By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The much awaited Lokoja Boat Regatta that converges Lokojans home and abroad is billed to hold on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the John Holt, Kpata Market, Lokoja with the theme “Celebrating the Aquatic Splendor of Lokoja”. According to the organizers of the Lokoja Boat Regatta, the Lokoja Forum of…
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 A 52-year-old mother, Halimat Idris, who resides at No. K84, Karaworo, Behind Alheri, Lokoja, is urgently seeking financial assistance for her mentally retarded 28-year-old son, Muktar Idris, who requires critical brain surgery. The mother discovered that her son, Ahmed Hassan, was suffering from a serious mental retardation after involving in…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Fear gripped many when police officers on Tuesday fired teargas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja during what the #fearlessOctober protest against hardship and poverty. According to eyewitnesses, policemen reportedly fired canisters who scampered to safety in Jabi and Utako environs. Details shortly… Watch Video Here …
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*** Hails Senate, Nigerians for solidarity with Akpabio *** Says harassment allegation worn out story *** Stands by eyewitness account rendered by Senate Deputy Chief Whip By Lami Ibrahim An Igbo group, Ohaneze Stakeholders Forum (OSF) has lambasted the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over the allegation of…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab All the 20 medical students who were rescued after spending 9 days in captivity are currently meeting the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun at Force Headquarters, Abuja, Daily Trust reports. The students of Universities of Jos and Maiduguri, who were abducted in Benue State while en route Enugu for a…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Abubakar Bashir-Gegu has commended the State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) for conducting a hitch free, credible and transparent council elections in the state. Bashir-Gegu, who spoke to newsmen shortly after casting his vote at Unit 004, Gegu-Ebeki, commended KOSIEC for…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has stressed that Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara and his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Terrritory, Nyesom Wike, must work together for the good of the people of the state. The former President expressed concern over the challenges associated with transition of power in…
By Lami Ibrahim The Plateau State Government has expressed sadness over a school building which collapsed in Jos, the state capital, on Friday. 17 persons have been confirmed dead and over 120 persons trapped at the Saint Academy building located in the Busa Buji community. Nationalwatch Tv reports that the school building collapsed around 8.30…
