Sardauna Phaila Tailoring Institute To Empower Less Privileged Children In Lokoja With Entrepreneurial Skills
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A philanthropist, Mallam Mamudu Sardauna Phaila, has through his foundation, built and fully equipped a Tailoring Institute opposite Muslim Cemetery in Hangwan Kura, Lokoja to empower the less privileged children with entrepreneurial skills. Sardauna Phaila said the project at the Muslim Cemetery was aimed at skillfully empowering the less previleged…
Prof. Duru Petitions IGP, Calls for Investigation of Commissioner Fakorede Over Alleged Misconduct
By Lami Ibrahim The crisis surrounding the high-profile case between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Senator Natasha Akpoti has deepened, as Prof. Sandra Duru, widely known as Prof. Mgbeke, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, accusing a senior officer of corruption, intimidation and obstruction of justice. In her petition, Duru called for the…
Lokoja Residents Lament Epileptic Electricity Supply, Call For Sack Of Chief Business Officer (CBO)
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Residents of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital are lamenting over epileptic electricity supply, which according to them, is hampering economic activities. They also called for the immediate sack of the Kogi Zone Chief Business Officer (CBO), Mr. Olaseni Agunpopo, which according to them is the brain behind the epileptic power…
Lokoja LG Chair Mourns Death of Agankyu of Kakanda
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Executive Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu, has expressed deep shock over the passing of the Agankyu of Kakanda Kingdom, HRH Alhaji Muhammed Sani Alhassan. In a condolence message signed and made available to newsmen on Tuesday, Comrade Adamu extended his heartfelt sympathies…
Alfa Imam Returns to APC With Massive Support Base, Says Party Remains His True Home
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Umar Ahmed Imam, popularly known as Alfa Imam, has officially confirmed his return to the APC, describing the party as his political foundation and natural home. He stated this in a chat with NationalWatch TV at his GRA residence…
Senator Karimi Consoles Kogi Finance Commissioner Over Father’s Death
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the father of Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Idris Asiru. In his heartfelt condolence message, Senator Karimi described the late patriarch, Alhaji Asiru Ijagbemi as a rare gem whose life…
Elder Itodo Urges Nigerians to Be Patient with Tinubu, Backs Re-election in 2027
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Elder Gabriel Itodo, National Coordinator of the Christian Northern Progressive Forum, has urged Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the ongoing economic reforms are necessary for the long-term recovery of the nation. Speaking in an interview with newsmen shortly after he flagged off the distribution of…
Memorable Coronation for Agankyu of Kakanda as Dignitaries Throng Budan on Friday
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Budan came alive with pomp and celebration on Friday as dignitaries from far and near thronged the town to witness the coronation of the Agankyu of Kakanda, Dr. Engr. Faruk Muhammad Kakanda. The grand event attracted traditional rulers, political figures, religious leaders, and well-wishers, all gathered to honour the ascension…
NLC, NACCIMA, Others Demand Petrol Price Hike Reversal
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Tuesday demanded immediate reversal of the latest hike in the price of petrol across the country. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said the labour movement felt betrayed by the federal government over the fresh hike in the price of petrol. Although the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…