By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi House of Assembly on Thursday, screened and confirmed two Board Chairmen and Members nominees forwarded to it by Gov Ahmed Usman Ododo. The two Board Chairmen nominees are: Chairman Hajj Commission, Sheikh Luqman Imam Abdullahi and Chairman Christian Pilgrims Commission, Christopher Ayo Olubunmi. The nominees who were taken…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The confluence city of Lokoja was agog with activities on Friday, when dignitaries from all works of life joined late Umar Buba Jibril’s family to celebrate the wedding of his son. The Buba’s son, Yakubu Tanimu Umar tied the nuptial knot with his beautiful bride, Amina Musa in a grand…
By Tanko Taidi Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, visited the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, on Saturday to empathise with victims of Tuesday’s massive explosion in Ibadan. The minister and members of UCH management, led by the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Jesse Otegbayo toured the hospital to assess the…
By Lami Ibrahim Dangote Group has released an official statement over the fire incident at its refinery on Wednesday. A statement from Dangote Refinery described the fire as minor, adding that it has been contained. “Dangote Refinery contains minor fire at its effluent treatment plant “We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has declared that he is not a political merchant who moves from one party to another in search of political relevance. Abejide stated that he has remained a committed member of the ADC…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab In preparation for the October 12, 2024 edition of Lokoja Boat Regatta, the Lokoja Forum of Patriots (LFP), on Tuesday has met with critical stakeholders to brief them on the Forum’s level of preparedness. Addressing the stakeholders in a meeting held in Lokoja Local Government Council Hall on Tuesday, the…
Critical Stakeholders Forum of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has passed a vote of confidence on the Administrator, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, reaffirming their faith in his competence and transformational leadership. The group condemned criticisms against Otuaro, describing him as a blessing to the PAP and the Niger Delta region. Under Otuaro’s leadership, the PAP has…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab There is ongoing massive jubilation in parts of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, following the Tribunal’s decision to uphold Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s victory as Governor. National Watch Tv observed that supporters of Ododo held parties in various parts of the state to celebrate the governor’s victory. At the Government…
By Lami Ibrahim The Maigari of Lokoja, and chairman of Lokoja Local Government traditional council, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi 1V, has urged Christian and Muslim communities in the state to continue living in peaceful coexistence. This was contained in a statement he personally signed on Tuesday and made available to newsmen in Lokoja. He…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sunday Karimi, has said that state governors should be held accountable for the growing insecurity across the country, insisting that the Federal Government alone cannot be blamed for security challenges at the grassroots level. Karimi made the remarks on the floor of the…
