By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Some Kogi West political leaders under the umbrella of ‘Ododo Major Boys’ (OMB), have organised a special prayer session for Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo as part of activities lineup for the anniversary of his one year in Office. The leaders who are strong Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has officially launched the distribution of over 20 trucks of fertilizer to farmers across the stateâs 21 local government areas. The flag-off ceremony, held in Lokoja, marks a significant step in the administrationâs ongoing efforts to bolster agricultural productivity in the region. Speaking at…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Dr. Rajab Naibi, the Dan Maje of Lokoja and Wazirin Hasken Nupe, on Sunday hosted the 17th annual Maulud Nabiyi celebration in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, drawing Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, government officials and politicians from within and outside the state. The Maulud Nabiyi, which marked the celebration of…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The ancient town of Koton-Karfe was agog on Sunday as the Ohimegye Igu of Koton-Karfe and Chairman, Lokoja/Kogi Local Government Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji (Dr) Saidu Akawu Salihu, turbaned Mallam Adamu Suleiman Zico as the new Ohinoyi of Adabode. The colourful ceremony, held at the Ohimegeâs palace, attracted…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Thousands of commercial motorcyclists, commonly known as Okada riders in Lokoja local government area of Kogi State, have on Tuesday, staged a solidarity walk from Nataco junction to the Government House in Lokoja, to felicitate with Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his one year in office. The Okada riders…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The traditional ruler of Onumaye community in Kogi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Muhammad Yakubu Danjuma, fondly called Otoze, has been remanded at the Kabba Correctional Facility following his arraignment before a Magistrate Court sitting in Lokoja. The monarch was ordered into custody, on Thursday after he allegedly failed…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Maiyaki of Lokoja, Alhaji Ali Lawal Jiya, has called on musicians and entertainers to refrain from involving the traditional institution in political matters, emphasizing the need to preserve the neutrality and dignity of cultural leadership. He made the call while speaking during the Hawan-Bariki ceremony held at the Paparanda…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Some youths in Rivers State have warned Governor Siminalayi Fubara against recalling the commissioners that resigned from his administration. They also warned the governor against re-presenting the 2024 budget to the House of Assembly. The youths, who protested in large numbers in Port Harcourt on Friday, said they will occupy…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab An orphan, Sulaiman Abubakar, has sent a passionate appeal to Nigerians for financial assistance to enable him continue his treatment at the hospital. Making the appeal during an encounter, with Nationalwatch Tv and MOHAB Foundation, at his Contonment residence in Lokoja, on Saturday, Abubakar said he lost both parents at…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja Area Manager, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Titus Adoga, has expressed concern over the safety of boat passengers and goods in Lokoja LGA riverine communities and stressed the need for a robust synergy among all stakeholders to enhance safety of lives and property. Consequently, he appealed to traditional…
