By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Senior Special Assistant on Grassroot Sensitization to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Hon. Yussuff Bonanza, has faulted a report by Sahara Reporters alleging that heaps of refuse and waste have taken over Lokoja, describing the publication as misleading and inaccurate. Bonanza said the report only captured a section…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Some youths in Rivers State have warned Governor Siminalayi Fubara against recalling the commissioners that resigned from his administration. They also warned the governor against re-presenting the 2024 budget to the House of Assembly. The youths, who protested in large numbers in Port Harcourt on Friday, said they will occupy…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sunday Karimi, has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election after polling 51,665 votes to secure the party’s ticket for the 2027 general election. The result was officially announced by the Kogi West APC Senatorial District Returning Officer, Haruna…
By Chief Asaje Dear Comrade Jesse Abayomi Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. As an elder statesman from Yagba Federal Constituency, I Chief Richard Asaja is pleased to inform you that Hon Leke Abejide’s 3rd term bid is all about the interest of the general populace in…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Thursday visited Iluke Community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, declaring an all-out war against criminal elements following the failed attempt to abduct students writing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The governor’s visit came days after security operatives successfully foiled…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Poised with his commitment to reduce the financial burdens of parents amidst the current economic hardship, the Lawmaker representing Lokoja 1 in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Shehu Tijjani Bin-Ebaiya has empowered 500 students with free 2025 JAMB registration in his constituency. Hon. Bin-Ebaiya reiterates his resolve to…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have intensified pressure on the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, over an alleged certificate scandal, warning that they will continue to expose more details until he steps down from office. The coalition of CSOs made the declaration while addressing journalists, insisting that…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Federal Government has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024 as additional public holiday for Eid-El-Fitr celebration. This was contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, on the ministry’s X account on Tuesday. It reads: “The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024 as an…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The late Dan Buram of Lokoja, Alhaji Ismael Abdulkarim, was on Wednesday buried at the Markaz Cemetery, Lokoja, amid tears and prayers from families and well wishers. Late Abdulkarim was buried after a Janazah prayer conducted by the Chief Imam of Lokoja, Sheikh Muhammad Aminu Sha’aban. He died in the…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Chaos erupted during the popular Eyo Festival in Lagos on Saturday after clashes broke out between residents and masquerades, disrupting activities at some locations where the cultural celebration was taking place. Videos circulating on social media showed moments of tension as groups of masquerades, popularly known as Eyo, were seen…
