By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Worried by the growing high cost of food items and other commodities in Nigeria, the Lokoja chapter of the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisation, (NACOMYO), has held a summit to address the issue. At the 3rd Islamic Summit held on Sunday at Majesty International College Lokongoma, Lokoja, Chairman of…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab This is the Ramadan Tafsir for Day-21 with the Cheif Imam of Abdulrazak Isah Kutepa Jummat Mosque, Lokoja, Sheikh Yahaya Abubilat. The topic for today is, further explanation from suratul TAUBA, verses 16-23 that was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) in Madinah. Watch Video Here….
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Despite his voluntary visit, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made fresh attempt to arrest a former Governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. According to Ohiare Michael, Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, operatives of the commission laid siege to the Kogi Government Lodge in Abuja, in a…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State Council of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federated Chapel has paid a courtesy visit to the management of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in Lokoja, today. The Union while briefing the Managing Director/CEO of NIWA, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, who was represented by the acting Head Corporate Affairs,…
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 Lami Ibrahim Residents of a Kano community erupted in violent protest on Sunday, setting tyres ablaze and blocking access to a police station while demanding that suspected kidnappers arrested earlier be released to them for instant mob justice. In a trending video circulating online, scores of angry youths were seen chanting and insisting that…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Joy and excitement filled the Kogi International Market on Saturday as the Traders Association formally inaugurated its newly elected executive committee, ushering in a fresh era of leadership and renewed hope for market stakeholders. The colourful ceremony, held at the market pavilion, drew a large crowd of traders, union officials,…
By Lami Ibrahim Victims of the petrol tanker explosion in Majia Town of Jigawa State have been buried in a mass grave. Late Tuesday night, a tanker transporting petrol lost control and exploded, causing widespread destruction in Jigawa State. Confirming the incident, the state Police Spokesperson, Shi’isu Adam, said the tanker driver was en route…
By Ralph Agbana Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi, has facilitated the upgrade of facilities in selected secondary schools for the establishment of four additional Computer-Based Test centres across the senatorial district. The initiative, captured in the 2026 appropriation, is part of efforts to ensure greater access to education and examination centres for constituents. The…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Isah Kutepa Outreach has flagged off the distribution of food items worth ₦50 million to Muslims in Lokoja as part of efforts to support vulnerable residents during the holy month of Ramadan. The flag-off ceremony, held at the International Market Lokoja, attracted traders, community leaders, and beneficiaries who gathered…
