By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A socio-political group has expressed deep concern over what it described as the declining state of governance and public welfare in Kogi State, declaring that the current situation does not reflect the collective aspirations of the people. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday in Lokoja, the group leader, Alhaji…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab There were emotional scenes in Abuja on Sunday as the remains of Captain Umar Aliyu, a Nigerian Army officer killed in Plateau State, were laid to rest amid tears and prayers from family members, colleagues and sympathisers. The funeral prayer (Jana’iza) was led by Sheikh Shehu Ahmad Galadanchi, the Murshid…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State is facing growing internal tension following allegations that its State Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Bello, is positioning for a third term in office despite concerns over constitutional limits. A group known as APC Concerned Youths in Kogi State has raised objections to any…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Hon. James Faleke on Wednesday received the Honourable Minister for Steel Development, Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, in his office, in a meeting that also had in attendance the Board Chairmen of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority and the Owena River Basin Development Authority, alongside some of their Executive Directors….
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Peoples Democratic Party in Kogi State on Saturday held a major stakeholders’ meeting in Lokoja, bringing together party leaders, women groups, youths, and supporters to deliberate on the future of the party and strategies ahead of forthcoming elections. The meeting, which took place at Reverton Hotel, attracted key political…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab It was yet another round of commendations and eulogies for the late Mojisola Aishat Bala Salisu, wife of a former chairman of Lokoja Local Government Council, Alhaji Bala Salisu, as politicians and religious leaders paid glowingly tributes to the life and times of the late Moji. The tributes were made…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Supporters and members of the Action Alliance (AA) in Lokoja local government area were in high spirits on Monday at the grand finale campaign rally of Engr. Shehu Tijjani Amorley, the party’s flagbearer for the October 19 local government council election. The rally took place at the Old Market open…
…as Gov. Bello presents staff of office to the new monarch By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Kogi State governor-elect, Ahmed Usman Ododo, Speaker Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, Atta of Igala, HRM Matthew Opaluwa Oguche, Ona of Abaji, HRM Alhaji Adamu Baba Yunusa, Secretary to Kogi State government, Dr. Folashade…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued a mentally challenged woman and her newborn baby girl found along the roadside in Kwaita Village, Kwali Area Council. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred in the early hours of…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Prof. Gbenga Ibileye, has engaged directly with students during a visit to their hostels, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to improving their living conditions and overall welfare. Addressing the students, Prof. Ibileye said the visit was aimed at listening to them and giving them…
