By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting in Kogi State has ended without the announcement of candidates for upcoming elections, amid concerns over possible unrest. Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, urged aspirants to remain united and committed to the party’s success. He noted that all contenders have the capacity…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, launched a special team tagged the ‘Special Intervention Squad’ to reduce the spate of kidnappings in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). At the launch of the special squad in Abuja, the police boss said the team comprised specially trained mobile…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Prince Olatunji Olusoji has congratulated the Project Coordinator of Kogi State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), Barr. Ladi Jatto, on his recognition with the 2026 Distinguished Public Service Award. In a congratulatory message, Prince Olatunji described the honour as a well-deserved recognition of Barr. Jatto’s dedication, professionalism, and outstanding…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A Frontline aspirant for the Kogi State House of Assembly representing Lokoja I Constituency, Muhammad Mikail (Ya’aba), officially submitted his letter of intent to contest under the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Lokoja Local Government Secretariat on Friday, April 3, 2026. Accompanied by a large delegation of supporters and…
…Reiterates commitment to inclusiveness, local content in development By Lami Ibrahim Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Monday, was hosted to a stakeholders’ forum by leaders and residents of Adavi Local Government Area as part of his administration’s continuous engagement with local communities. The interactive session, held at the Adavi Local Government Secretariat…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab There is a sigh of relief among residents of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, as prices of food items have begun to drop in major markets within the metropolis. A market survey conducted today by NationalWatch TV revealed significant reductions in the cost of staple foodstuffs, offering a measure of…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab In a bid to ensure food sufficiency in the state, Member representing Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency, Danladi Sulaiman Aguye, has distributed 600 bags of fertilizer to farmers in his constituency. Speaking at the distribution ceremony in Lokoja on Sunday, the Chairman, Lokoja LGA, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu, who represented the lawmaker, said…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja Local Government Transition Committee Chairman, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu has expressed gratitude to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for giving him another privilege to serve. The caretaker chairman also thanked party leaders and the people of Lokoja Local Government Area for the support and cooperation he has received so far….
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The family of the late Sokyiako of Kakanda Kingdom, Waziri Iliyasu today held three Day Fidau Prayer in honour of the deceased. The Fidau prayer was held at Bakasomasti Mosque in Karaworo, Lokoja. The prayer for the repose of the soul of the deceased was coordinated by the Chief Imam…
By Lami Ibrahim An incident occurred on Sunday involving Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago, and a group of villagers who stopped his convoy along the Kwakuti–Suleja Road while he was travelling to Abuja. Eyewitnesses said the villagers halted the governor’s convoy to draw attention to their concerns, causing a brief disruption along the route….
