By Lami Ibrahim Residents of a Kano community erupted in violent protest on Sunday, setting tyres ablaze and blocking access to a police station while demanding that suspected kidnappers arrested earlier be released to them for instant mob justice. In a trending video circulating online, scores of angry youths were seen chanting and insisting that…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State Government has launched a combined air and ground security operation in response to a violent attack on a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area, where gunmen invaded a night church service and abducted worshippers. The operation includes deployment of a surveillance helicopter…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The political atmosphere in Kogi State has continued to heat up as some political appointees have openly declared that they remain steadfast in their loyalty to Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, insisting that threats of dismissal will not intimidate them. Speaking to a NationalWatch TV correspondent on Sunday, the appointees —…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The political atmosphere within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency has become increasingly tense following the unexpected resignation of Hon. Sulaiman Baba-Ali as Leader of the party in the constituency. Hon. Baba-Ali, a respected party stalwart and the Gabi Sayadi of Lokoja, had long been considered a…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Tension is mounting across Kogi State’s political landscape following strong indications that the state government may soon embark on a major purge of political appointees perceived to be loyal to Hon. James Abiodun Faleke. The development is said to be a direct fallout of remarks made by former Governor Yahaya…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Hon. Sulaiman Baba-Ali, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State and the Gabi Sayadi of Lokoja, has resigned as the party leader in the Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency. Baba-Ali made the announcement on Saturday rat his GRA residence during a stakeholders’ meeting convened to restructure the…
By Lami Ibrahim Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed claims that the recent political unrest in Guinea-Bissau amounted to a military coup, describing the incident instead as a stage-managed operation. Jonathan, who led the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) Election Observation Mission to the country, stated this upon his return to Nigeria after being evacuated…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, was agog on Saturday as dignitaries, traditional rulers, Islamic scholars, politicians, and well-wishers thronged the Sanusi Dantata Memorial Mosque for the grand wedding fatiha of Rabi’atu Rajab Naibi to Abdulqadir Abdullahi, and Zakari Rajab Naibi to Sadiya Bello. The marriage rites were officiated by Sheikh…
*** Stakeholders Question Motive, Demand Clarification on Election Timetable By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Anger and confusion have continued to trail the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State to begin selling nomination forms for Local Government Council Chairmen and Councillors even though the tenure of the current officeholders has not yet…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, came alive on Thursday night as families, friends, and well-wishers gathered at the prestigious RJEYS Event Centre for a grand pre-wedding ceremony in honour of Miss Rabi’atu Rajab Naibi and Abdulqadir Abdullahi. The colourful event witnessed an impressive turnout of dignitaries from various walks of…
