By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab As Muslims allover the world approach end of the Ramadan fast, winding down the intense worship characterising the period, the Chief Imam of Abdulrazak Isah Kutepa Jummat mosque, Lokoja, Sheikh Muhammed Yahya Abubilat, on Friday, rounded up his daily Ramadan Tafsir for this year. In his sermon to end this…
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 Petrol scarcity in parts of the country has lingered as motorists throng filling stations for the product. On September 3, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited raised the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, across its retail outlets. The price of the product was increased to N855…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Agankyu of Kakanda, Alhaji Muhammed Sanni Gimba on Sunday led other dignitaries to attend the fidau prayer for Hajiya Hajarat Momoh, mother of Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulrahman wife in Kabawa, Lokoja. Other dignitaries that graced the event included a former Kogi State House of Assembly member, Hon. Danladi Bababudan, traditional…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The fertilizer distribution exercise of the Shuaibu Abubakar Audu Foundation has sparked controversy in Kogi State, with several farmers alleging irregularities by some of the coordinators overseeing the programme. The foundation, established in memory of the late Prince Abubakar Audu, a former governor of Kogi State, is chaired by his…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Residents, motorists, and commuters in Adankolo community of Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State are basking in the glow of newly installed solar-powered street lights, courtesy of member representing Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency, Hon. Danladi Sulaiman Aguye. The project has brought immense joy to the community and is expected to…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja LGA chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has inaugurated a Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Implementation Committee as part of efforts to deepen democratic participation and strengthen grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections. The inauguration ceremony took place on Wednesday at the APC Secretariat with party…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering more dividends of democracy to his constituents. Speaking in Lokoja during a media parley marking his second year in office, Senator Karimi outlined his achievements and ongoing projects, expressing satisfaction with his…
The National Coordinator of a noble group, “Like Minds Alliance Pressure Group”, Chief Richard Asaje has urged the EFCC to be diligent and conscientious in the prosecution of its cases, stating that FGYB appearance in court was a sign of his commitment to stand trial. According to the Elder Statesman, the EFCC has the rules…
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…
