By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A socio-political group under the aegis of Concerned Lokoja Youth Forum (CLYF), has again criticised the Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, accusing him of continued marginalisation of Lokoja indigenes in the agencyâs employment and contract opportunities. The groupâs leader, Comrade Kasim Danladi Sulaiman,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A socio-cultural group in Lokoja, the Concerns Lokoja Elders Forum, (CLEFOR) has called on the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo to take immediate action to prevent any further attempts to undermine the authority of His Royal Highness the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV. Addressing press…
By Lami Ibrahim The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the sale of seized food items after a stampede claimed lives at NCS Old Zonal Headquarters in the Yaba area of Lagos State last Friday. A spokesperson for the Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced this in a statement on Monday. The Customs on February 20, 2024 said it…
** Traders attribute trend to cessation of hoarding, artificial price hike By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab In a welcome development, signifying major relief for Nigerian households, the cost of staple foods has significantly dropped in major markets in Kogi State, according to a survey carried out by NationalWatch Tv. Findings in major markets in the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Newlayout Football Club, Lokoja has emerged champions of the sixth edition of Abubakar Ola Foundation Ramadan Unity Cup. Newlayout Football FC won the cup after defeating Color Football Club by two goals to one in the final match, which took place at Al-Ansar Secondary School the on Sunday. In…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Rogan of Eggan, Alhaji Muhammed Umar Alhassan has congratulated the Maigari of Lokoja Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi on the 1st anniversary of his ascending the throne. In a congratulatory message he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Lokoja on Monday, the royal father said; “the Maigari…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi APC Integrity Group, Lokoja LGA Chapter, has lauded Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododoâs effort to constructively, innovatively, and impactfully revolutionize Kogi State through different developmental paradigms. Addressing a press conference in Lokoja on Wednesday, the coordinator of the group, Hon. Maikudi Yusuf, said Ododoâs first 100 days in office…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A Kogi Stateâborn Nigerian, High Chief Peter Ameh, has stirred widespread public debate following a viral video in which he openly criticised the state of governance in Kogi State, describing it as badly governed. In the video, which has gained traction across social media platforms, Ameh lamented what he called…
By Lami Ibrahim Kogi, Kwara, and Ondo are the three states in Nigeria with the highest food prices amid worsening hardship. This is according to the latest National Bureau of Statistics Aprilâs Consumer Price Index and Inflation report. The report ranked Kogi State with the highest food inflation rate at 48.62 per cent, followed by…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A viral video circulating on social media has captured a tense moment at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention involving former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The clip, posted by popular content creator Rock Yusuf, showed Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, allegedly snubbing Bello while exchanging…
