By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab It was a day of gratitude and solemn reflection in Lokoja on Sunday as Barrister Abu Jibril Dardau, a newly qualified lawyer, organized a special prayer to commemorate his call to the Nigerian Bar. The event, held at his family residence in Kwuakwua-Hanguwan Kura Street in Lokoja, drew dignitaries, Islamic…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab It was celebration galore in Lokoja on Saturday as family, friends, and well-wishers thronged Karaworo Street to witness the wedding Fatiha of Nana Fatima Usman and Bala Abubakar Hamza. The solemn Islamic rites were concluded after the groom, Hamza, fulfilled the bride price obligation with the payment of a ₦100,000…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab This is the Ramadan Tafsir for Day-10 with the Cheif Imam of Abdulrazak Isah Kutepa Jummat Mosque, Lokoja, Sheikh Yahaya Abubilat. The topic for today is, further explanation from suratul KHAWA that was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) in Madinah. Watch Video Here….
By Lami Ibrahim A senior Customs officer appearing before the House Committee on Public Accounts developed health complications on Monday, June 25, and died at the National Assembly clinic. The official, whose name could not be identified immediately, was rushed to the National Assembly clinic where first aid responders were said to have attended to…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The ancient city of Lokoja the Kogi State capital literally stood still on Friday as the remains of the General Manager Corporate Affairs, National Inland Waterways Authority NIWA, Alhaji Jibril Dar’dau, were buried amidst wailing and crying. The Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Lokoja, where prayers were held for…
By Yusuf Muhammad About two million Muslim pilgrims for this year’s Hajj on Sunday performed the symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia. This comes as part of the final activities of the Muslim pilgrimage and importantly, the start of the Eid el-Kabir celebrations for Muslims globally. In Nigeria, Eid al-Kabir, or Babbar Sallah…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab No one can short-change the Irenokwozose Royal Family of the Odaki Clan, a prominent community elder, Ayizi Abubakar, has declared, affirming that the family continues to hold its rightful status as a ruling house in Koton-Karfe Kingdom. Speaking during a recent interview with newsmen in Lokoja, Abubakar emphasized that despite…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Grief and sorrow have enveloped Kupa community in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State following the brutal killing of two policemen and a passerby by armed assailants. The attack, which has left families and residents in shock, saw the gunmen escape with the officers’ rifles after taking their lives…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, on Tuesday held its 18th inaugural lecture at the university auditorium, attracting academics, students, traditional rulers and other dignitaries from within and outside Kogi State. The lecture was delivered by Professor Adesola Ogidiola on the topic, “Geographers in the Forest: Issues, Concerns and Tasks.” The…
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