By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The management and staff of Gosakin Suites Limited, Lokoja, have extended warm felicitations to Christians in Kogi State and across Nigeria on the occasion of the Christmas celebration. In a goodwill message signed by Barrister Ebaiya Sayadi and made available to newsmen in Lokoja on Wednesday, the hospitality firm described…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State chapter of Council Of Ulama’u (KSCU), has on Sunday unveiled the 1446 Islamic calendar with a call on the Federal and State Governments in Nigeria to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Calendar year, as a public holiday. The Islamic new year calendar was…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Ohimegye Igu of Koton-Karfi, Dr. Alhaji Saidu Akawu Salihu, has stormed the Federal Ministry of Works in Lokoja to demand urgent intervention on the deteriorating Lokoja-Abuja Federal Highway, warning that the condition of some sections could result in increased traffic congestion, accidents and fatalities during the Ember months. The…
By Lami Ibrahim The wife of Engr. Matthew Tonlagha, an accomplished businessman with huge investments in oil and gas, and engineering solutions in various sectors, Mrs Esther Tonlagha has bagged an Honorary Doctorate of Science (D.Sc) Degree in Community Development and Empowerment from the Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State. Mrs Esther Tonlagha who is the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Lokoja I State Constituency House of Assembly seat, Dr Abubakar Sadiq Muhammed, popularly known as Bala Fadi, has officially submitted his letter of intent on Saturday, promising effective representation if elected. The aspirant, who hails from Lokoja Ward A, commenced the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab There were strong indications that a Chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kogi State, Hon Mohammed Ibukun Abubakar Bukky is set to defect to the rilling All Progressives Congress, APC. Bukky was sighted at APC stakeholders meeting held at Hon. Sulaiman Baba-Ali’s GRA residence on Monday. Baba-Ali,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Butchers Development Association (BDA), Lokoja, Kogi State, on Sunday held its annual Maulud Nabiyi (S.A.W) prayer session at the Felele Abattoir, Lokoja. The religious programme, which commenced at about 10:30 a.m., attracted members of the association, Islamic scholars, community leaders and members of the public, who gathered to commemorate…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Okun Youth Vanguard, a coalition of concerned youths from Kogi West, has endorsed Hon. Abiodun James Faleke as its preferred candidate for the 2027 Kogi State governorship election, saying the district deserves an opportunity to produce the next governor of the state. The group, in a statement signed by…
By Lami Ibrahim A civil society group, Nigeria Integrity Watch (NIW), has demanded the removal Joe Ajero as Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero, accusing him of misusing his office and engaging in partisan politics. The group’s call comes amid misguided press statement released by the NLC President Joe Ajero regarding the suspension of…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Abdulrazak Isa Kutepa, prominent Nigerian entrepreneur, oil magnate, and philanthropist, has expressed profound gratitude after receiving an unexpected recognition from the President on his birthday. Speaking to NationalWatch TV at his office in Lagos, Kutepa said, “I was truly taken aback when I received a direct message, and then the one…
