… Inspects rehabilitated Lokoja fish market By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Senator Representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sen. Sunday Karimi, says the nation’s economic challenges facing the country are not a creation of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, pointing out that they were problems he inherited as created by successive administrations. Sen. Karimi explained that…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Top politicians and dignitaries within and outside the state have eulogised Nana Fatima Bababubon, step mother of Hon. Danladi Bababubon, former member Kogi State House of Assembly, who died and was buried on Monday, 28 January. The death of the deceased was described as a great loss to the entire…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The ancient city of Lokoja was thrown into mourning today as the remains of Alhaji Isah Maliki Ndambabo, aged 92, were laid to rest at the Hangwan-Kura Muslim Cemetery according to Islamic rites. The respected elder, who died earlier in the day after a prolonged illness, was buried shortly after…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab An orphan, Sulaiman Abubakar, has sent a passionate appeal to Nigerians for financial assistance to enable him continue his treatment at the hospital. Making the appeal during an encounter, with Nationalwatch Tv and MOHAB Foundation, at his Contonment residence in Lokoja, on Saturday, Abubakar said he lost both parents at…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Dignitaries from all walks of life trooped out on Monday to celebrate with The Nigerian Post newspaper as it held a public Lecture and Gold Prize Award to mark the 33 years anniversary of Kogi State creation. The theme for this year’s public lecture is: “Sustaining Kogi’s Unbroken Unity –…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State Government, in collaboration with the family of the late former Governor of Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu, has announced arrangements for the 10th Memorial Anniversary and special prayer session in honour of the late political icon. According to an invitation card sighted by our correspondent, the event…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Amid rain, some retired police officers on Monday staged a protest at the entrance gate of the National Assembly in Abuja. The protesters are demanding their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme. The demonstrators, comprising elderly ex-police personnel, held placards and chanted solidarity songs as they stood in the rain,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Executive Chairman, Lokoja Local Government Council, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu, has presented a budget of Seven Billion, Four Hundred and Eighty Three Million, One Hundred and Thirty Nine Thousand, Two Hundred and Ten Naira (N7,483,139,210) as the year 2025 proposed budget to the Legislative Council members on Tuesday, for consideration…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A coalition of stakeholders, youth groups, and community leaders under the aegis of the Dekina/Bassa Progressive Forum has declared its total support for Engr. Nda Usman Muhammed, Executive Director of the Kogi State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (KOSOPADEC) and the Galadima of Bassa Nge, describing him as the best…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Ohimagye Igu of Koton- Karfe and Chairman of the Lokoja/Kogi Traditional Council. Alhaji (Dr.) Saidu Akawu Salihu has urged Muslims to continue to be thankful to Almighty Allah for His mercies and protection over them. In his Sallah message to the people of Koton- Karfe Kingdom and beyond, delivered…
