By Lami Ibrahim The crisis surrounding the high-profile case between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Senator Natasha Akpoti has deepened, as Prof. Sandra Duru, widely known as Prof. Mgbeke, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, accusing a senior officer of corruption, intimidation and obstruction of justice. In her petition, Duru called for the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Lokoja local government council Chairman, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu, has enjoined Muslims to be agents of peace and unity wherever they find themselves. The LG boss gave the charge while speaking at a Maulud Nabiyu organized by Lokoja Women Forum Association, (Allah Naso) on Sunday. That was the mood that set…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The remains of Abdulmalik Ndagi Kassim, the Lokoja Local Government Education Secretary, who died late Thursday, was on Friday, laid to rest amidst weeping, wailing and eulogies from family members, friends, colleagues and associates. The Chief Imam of Lokoja, Sheikh Aminu Shaban, performed the funeral prayer shortly after the Jummat…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A socio-cultural group in Lokoja, the Concerns Lokoja Elders Forum, (CLEFOR) has called on the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo to take immediate action to prevent any further attempts to undermine the authority of His Royal Highness the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV. Addressing press…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab It was a gathering of ‘who is who’ in Kogi State and beyond, Saturday, at Maigari of Lokoja Palace, as dignitaries from all walks of life gathered to witness the wedding fathia of the daughter of Musa Nagidi, the Kigudu of Lokoja and retired Assistant Comptroller of Immigration Service. The Kigudu…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Alhaji Aliyu Danladi Adamu, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress, APC, Councilorship candidate for Lokoja government Ward ‘D’. Adamu emerged as the consensus candidate at the party’s primary held on Thursday in Lokoja. His opponents at the primary stepped down to pave the way for him as the party’s…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The PDP Chairman in the state, Hon. Muhammed Sanni Gambo, made the call on Tuesday during a press conference at the party’s state secretariat in Lokoja. Gambo said the appeal became necessary to ensure fairness and a level playing field for all political parties, especially the opposition. He explained that…
Interview with NationalWatch Newspaper By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Shortly after receiving his Certificate of Return as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency, Hon. Abdulkadir Ibrahim spoke with NationalWatch Newspaper on his ambition, plans for the constituency, and expectations ahead of the House of Representatives election. Congratulations on receiving your Certificate…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A bloody clash between fighters of Boko Haram and their rival faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), has reportedly left over 100 terrorists dead in the Lake Chad region. According to credible security sources, the deadly confrontation erupted on Saturday night and continued into the early hours of…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab One hundred and sixty students of the Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies in Lokoja, on Saturday completed a session of their Islamic education and were presented certificates. Speaking at the ceremony, the Director of the Institute, Nasir El- Deen Abdalla, pleaded with parents and guardians to let their children…
