By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Scores of bandits and other criminal elements hiding within forests in Kogi State were over the weekend neutralised following a coordinated joint security operation involving ground troops and precision aerial strikes. The operation, which was intelligence-led, saw land forces effectively encircle and pin down the criminal elements, while the Nigerian…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Dr. Rajab Naibi, the Dan Maje of Lokoja and Wazirin Hasken Nupe, on Sunday hosted the 17th annual Maulud Nabiyi celebration in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, drawing Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, government officials and politicians from within and outside the state. The Maulud Nabiyi, which marked the celebration of…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A fire outbreak on Saturday night gutted the residence of a veteran journalist and community leader, Tanimu Musa Nasidi, at Anguwan-Kura Street, Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, with the inferno also affecting some neighbouring houses. Nasidi is the publisher of The Analyst Newspaper and a respected figure in the community….
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi, recently marked his 2nd year anniversary with a special prayer session and charitable outreach to support vulnerable members of the community. The event was held at the Maigari Palace on Thursday. The celebration began with a heartfelt prayer led by the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Maigari of Lokoja, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV, represented by the Rogan of Eggan, Muhammad Alhassan, on Thursday commissioned the newly renovated Police Area Commander’s Office in Lokoja, renovated by the Kutepa Outreach. Speaking at the ceremony, the Maigari’s representative conveyed the appreciation of HRH…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A local vigilante group in Lokoja has arrested a suspected serial goat thief at Up-Karaworo Street in the state capital. The suspect, who simply identified himself as Ibrahim, was apprehended around midnight during a night patrol by members of the vigilante group. He was reportedly caught while allegedly attempting to…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Senator Jibril Isah Echocho, has rolled out a wide-ranging empowerment initiative aimed at strengthening party structures, boosting grassroots economic activities, and supporting vulnerable groups across the district. The ceremony was held at Ayangba on Wednesday. At the event attended by party leaders, beneficiaries,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab An Abuja High Court on Wednesday granted N500 million bail each to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his wife, and their son over alleged financial-related offences. The trio were arraigned by anti-graft agencies on multiple counts bordering on conspiracy, money laundering, and abuse of office. They all…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Muhammed Sanni Gambo, has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups encroaching on the land allocated for the party’s ongoing State Secretariat project, vowing to reclaim the property and ensure the completion of the long-abandoned structure. Gambo gave…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to participate fully in the forthcoming local government elections in the state. The resolution was reached at an enlarged meeting of the party’s State Executive Committee (SEC) and key stakeholders held at the party secretariat on Monday, where…
