By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab One of the victims rescued from a kidnapping incident in Kogi State, Joshua Daniel, has recounted how he sustained a serious injury while attempting to escape from his abductors. Daniel said he fled into a nearby bush after spotting an opening, hoping to escape from his captors. He, however, said…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Comrade Edoka Enuh, Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Labour Matters and immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Kogi State, has praised the enduring legacy of the late Prince Abubakar Audu, describing him as a rare individual celebrated both in life and in death….
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Stakeholders and religious leaders from Kabawa community in Lokoja have paid a thank you visit to His Royal Highness the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Maikarfi IV over the conferment of traditional title of Tsonfadan Lokoja on Alhaji Ibrahim Danladi Sulaiman a.k.a Barazana. Speaking on behalf of the delegation…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab As the countdown to Sallah festivities narrows, ram sellers across the country are currently grappling with a disturbing trend of low patronage. Their voices showed frustration and worry as they attributed the slow patronage to a combination of economic challenges, spate of insecurity, and transportation costs for the animals sourced from…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The fertilizer distribution exercise of the Shuaibu Abubakar Audu Foundation has sparked controversy in Kogi State, with several farmers alleging irregularities by some of the coordinators overseeing the programme. The foundation, established in memory of the late Prince Abubakar Audu, a former governor of Kogi State, is chaired by his…
By Lami Ibrahim President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to full local government autonomy, stressing that direct allocation of funds to councils is the most effective way to drive grassroots development. The President declared that local governments must receive their statutory funds directly, without interference, to enable them function effectively and meet the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Traders in Sarkin-Noma Market in Lokoja, Kogi State on Saturday urged the state government to expand the bridge on Kokore River to prevent incessant flooding of the market during rainfall. The traders made the passionate demand while speaking on the flooding experienced in the market following heavy rain on Saturday….
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A businesswoman who was reportedly arrested on the orders of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has collapsed while in detention and is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Abuja. Sources familiar with the incident disclosed that the woman was taken into custody following a dispute allegedly linked…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab His Royal Majesty, Dr. Saidu Akawu Salihu, the Ohimegye Igu Koton Karfe, has directed that the proposed coronation of the Ohinoyi of Egbura Lokoja be put on hold with immediate effect. The decision follows consultations with government officials, traditional rulers, and stakeholders of the Egbura Miyakani community at a meeting…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab President Bola Tinubu and ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo were among the top dignitaries at the inauguration of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State for a second term in office. Tinubu, who was earlier at an event in Abuja for the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, landed at the Sam Mbakwe Airport…
