By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja Local Government Administration has reiterated the enforcement of a temporary ban on crossover vigils and other night activities in isolated religious locations outside the metropolis, citing security concerns ahead of New Year celebrations. In a press statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday, December 31, 2025, by the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja Local Government Council on Wednesday commenced its Quarterly Wellness and Physical Fitness Exercise, with the council chairman, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu personally leading participants on the health and fitness walk, signaling the administration’s commitment to healthy living among workers and residents. The exercise began early in the morning with…
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…
By Lami Ibrahim Global boxing icon and former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has been involved in a road accident in Ogun State today, triggering widespread concern across Nigeria and the international sporting community. The incident reportedly occurred earlier today while the British-Nigerian boxer was travelling along a major route in the state. Emergency responders…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide, has reaffirmed his commitment to the preservation of culture and grassroots unity as he attended the annual Traditional Rites and Thanksgiving of the Mopa Traditional Council. The event, which held on Saturday, December 28, 2025,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab In a move that has stunned the nation, Pastor Chris Okafor publicly knelt to apologize to Doris Ogala, his congregation, the body of Christ, and anyone he has offended. The unprecedented act occurred at his ministry headquarters on Sunday, leaving both followers and critics in shock. Eyewitnesses described the moment…
Members of the Like Minds Alliance Pressure Group have congratulated Governor Yahaya Bello (FGYB) on his appointment as a member of the committee set up by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to handle strategy, conflict resolution, and mobilization within the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement personally signed by…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Disciples (Murids) of the late Sheikh Shaibu Abubakar Kenchi, under the leadership of Khalifa Kenchi, who is also the Magajin-Gari of Lokoja, on Sunday marked the 30-year remembrance and Maulud Nabiyi of the renowned Islamic scholar in Lokoja, Kogi State. The event drew clerics, family members, disciples and well-wishers from…
By Our Correspondent Armed bandits operating in parts of northern Nigeria have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian Army to halt ongoing aerial bombardments and military offensives against their camps, claiming they are ready to embrace peace. In a video and audio messages circulating on social media on Sunday, the armed men,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Chaos erupted during the popular Eyo Festival in Lagos on Saturday after clashes broke out between residents and masquerades, disrupting activities at some locations where the cultural celebration was taking place. Videos circulating on social media showed moments of tension as groups of masquerades, popularly known as Eyo, were seen…
