By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab An attempt by operatives of the Directorate of State Security (DSS), to arrest the dethroned Amana Of Muye in Niger State, Alhaji Abdulqadir Muhammad Maigari was on Saturday resisted by youths of the community. The incident reportedly occurred in Muye on Saturday when the secret police stormed the village with…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Flood victims in Adankolo in Lokoja local government area of Kogi State that were ravaged with flood, have again pleaded for an urgent government intervention. They also appealed to international organizations to urgently come to their aid in order to curb the impact of the annual flood that has destroyed…
The National Coordinator of Like Minds Alliance Pressure Group, Chief Richard Asaje has sued for love, cooperation and prayers amidst all communities in our dear state, noting that we are on a new page for sustainable grassroots development in Kogi State. In a very brief message, Chief Asaje stated that the growth of society and…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Islamic scholar, Sheikh Muhammad Salisu Nayashi has concluded the 1447 Ramadan Tafsir held in Lokoja, sponsored by the Late Aisha Tanimu Nasidi Foundation (ATNAF). The Tafsir, which commenced on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, attracted a large number of members of the Muslim Ummah who gathered…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab There was an unprecedented crowd and jubilation at the Kogi State Secretariat of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Lokoja on Wednesday as Alhaji Idris Abdulrahman Sofada picked expression of interest and nomination forms to contest for the October 19 local government Chairmanship election in Lokoja LGA. The party secretariat…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has barred the Directorate of Road Traffic Services and Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) from confiscating or imposing fines on motorists. The court, in a judgement that was delivered by Justice Nkeonye Maha, held that no law empowered the VIO to stop, impound, confiscate, seize…
By Lami Ibrahim President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Matthew Tonlagha, a renowned Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist, on his 50th birthday, praising his contributions to community-building and nation-building. In a goodwill message personally signed by the President, he commended Tonlagha’s efforts in securing oil and gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta and his philanthropic work,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Alhaji Aliyu Garba has emerged as the chairman of the Kogi State chapter of Hausa Traders Association (KSHTA) He defeated his closest rival, Alhaji Sani Hassan, after polling 82 votes against 44. Addressing the members after its inauguration at the Children’s Amusement Park, Lokoja on Thursday, the newly elected Chairman,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab There was jubilation across Lokoja community on Saturday, as Hon. Danladi Sulaiman Aguye, member representing Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency at the National Assembly lit up Mallam Babatunde Junction to Karaworo streets in Lokoja with the installation of Solar Street Lights. Aguye began the installation of the street lights in Lokoja old…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State Chapter of the Afemai Progressives Union (APU) brought together sons and daughters of the Afemai community on Sunday for a lively end-of-year celebration at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Hall, Lokoja. The gathering highlighted unity, cultural pride, and community progress, featuring goodwill messages, cultural displays, and…
