By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A political commentator from Kogi State, Idenyi Tijjani Julius, has said former Kaduna State Governor, , should not expect sympathy from many people in Igala land over his current political and legal challenges, citing events surrounding the succession controversy that followed the death of Prince Abubakar Audu in 2015. In…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja Traditional Council has called on the Chairman of Lokoja Local Government and relevant security agencies to immediately halt a planned coronation ceremony for one Alhaji Suleiman Musa Aiga, being presented as the purported “Ohinoyi of Egbura Lokoja,” describing the move as unauthorized and contrary to established traditional procedures….
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Fresh communal violence has reportedly erupted in parts of Adamawa State following clashes involving members of the Bachama and Chobo communities, raising concerns over security and the safety of residents in the affected areas. Sources said the renewed hostilities followed a period of heightened tension during which threatening videos allegedly…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab In a renewed effort to tackle criminal activities and enhance security in the state capital, officials of the Lokoja Local Government Council, led by the Council Secretary, Hon. Abubakar Danjuma Muhammed, on Monday demolished more than 100 makeshift shops at Kasuwan Ruwa, opposite the International Market in Lokoja. The demolition…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A 400-level student of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to force a fellow student to join a cult group, assaulting him and issuing death threats. The suspect, Adejo Elisha Ojonimi, a student of the Department of Economics, was arrested on June…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a suspected traffic robbery suspect and recovered three mobile phones, a dagger, and a motorcycle allegedly used in the commission of the crime. The suspect, identified as Yahuza Sani, was arrested at about 7:00 p.m. on Saturday by operatives attached to…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State Council of Ulama’u on Sunday celebrated the commencement of the 1448 Hijrah Islamic New Year and unveiled the 1448 Hijrah Calendar at a colourful ceremony held at the Muhammadu Buhari Square, Lokoja. The event attracted a large gathering of Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, government officials, politicians, students,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Nigerian security forces, in a joint operation with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have recorded a major victory against bandit terrorists in the Gummi axis of Zamfara State, neutralizing several criminals and recovering a significant number of stolen cattle. Sources within the area disclosed that the operation was carried…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Kogi State Special Adviser on Multimedia, Nda Aaron, has come under criticism following allegations of making repeated anti-Islamic remarks, with concerned stakeholders calling on the state government to urgently intervene to prevent religious tensions. The concerns were raised by award-winning journalist and founder of the Open Dialogue Initiative, Abdullahi O….
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab In a decisive move against criminality, the Edo State Special Security Squad has demolished a building allegedly linked to a notorious kidnap suspect, Christian Opkobuha, in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The demolition, which drew the attention of residents and community leaders, was carried out as…
