By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the absence of some governors and key political figures at the ongoing screening exercise, stating that the National Working Committee (NWC) will handle their cases separately. Speaking with journalists after the screening session, party officials disclosed that the absence of Siminalayi Fubara,…
By Lami Ibrahim A prosecution witness in the ongoing N110.4 billion fraud trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama that between 50 and 60 percent of commissions earned from a tax consultancy contract with the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KSIRS) were…
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 Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, on Tuesday dismissed reports alleging that he had resigned from office, insisting that the claims were entirely false and aimed at distracting the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity across the country. The Defence Minister spoke with journalists shortly after a meeting…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja Forum of Patriots has congratulated the Chairman of the World Energy Council Nigeria, Abdulrazaq Isa Kutepa, on the inauguration of the council’s board. The congratulatory statement, signed by the Chairman of the forum, Alhaji Idris Baba’Ango, was made available to newsmen in Lokoja on Monday. The forum described…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Hon. Godfrey Adekoye, Senior Special Assistant to the Kogi State Governor on Youth Empowerment, on Saturday empowered women and youths of Lokoja Ward D with ₦3 million cash support, 20 grinding machines, and 50 Moniepoint POS terminals. The fourth edition of the empowerment programme, held at Madabo Street Open Space,…
…Implements 40-Year Career Service, 65-Year Retirement Age for Healthcare Professionals By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved an additional one-year tax relief for workers in the state, aimed at cushioning the impact of prevailing economic challenges and reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers. The extended tax…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Old Market Phone Sellers Association in Lokoja has appealed to the Lokoja Local Government Authority to grant its members approval to rebuild their shops following last week’s demolition. The Chairman of the association, Idris Danladi Ndanusa, made the appeal while speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, describing the exercise as…
By Lami Ibrahim President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has again emphasized his directive for the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP escort and guard assignments, insisting that the nation’s security architecture must be refocused on protecting citizens rather than a privileged few. The President restated his position during a high-level security briefing at the State House,…
*** As residents pay traditional homage to him at reception ground By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja Traditional Title Holders Council on Thursday held a grand reception in honour of the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Maikarfi IV on his appointment. The ceremony was held at Muhammadu Buhari Square, Lokoja. In his welcome…
