By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The immediate past Senator that represented Kogi Western Senatorial District, Smart Adeyemi has been commended for the recent massive projects he embarked on across the seven local government areas of the district. Describing it as unprecedented and unparalleled in the history of the Senatorial district, prominent leaders of thought from…
By Lami Ibrahim Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, about nine (9) support groups have endorsed Otunba Emmanuel Fayose as the next governor of the state. The endorsement was made by leaders and members of nine diverse groups including the influential youth group, student, artisan and market women. in a statement sign…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A mentally challenged woman who identified herself simply as Grace, has given birth to a baby boy in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The woman, whose age is said to be between 25 and 30 years, delivered the baby under Ganaja junction flyover around 6pm on Monday. Our reporter who…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has stressed that Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara and his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Terrritory, Nyesom Wike, must work together for the good of the people of the state. The former President expressed concern over the challenges associated with transition of power in…
…Senator Ogbeha, Tafida of Lokoja Etsu Umar Honoured as David Mark, Maigari of Lokoja, Traditional Rulers Grace Event By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) on Saturday held its 9th Convocation Ceremony at the Convocation Ground located within the university’s permanent site, marking another milestone in the institution’s steady growth and commitment…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Commercial motorcycle riders in Lokoja, popularly known as Okada riders, have expressed appreciation to the Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris, for supporting the union with the roofing of its secretariat conference room and the provision of a canopy for the mosque within…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Daratola Supportive Foundation has concluded arrangements to mark the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, scheduled to hold in Lokoja on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The global day, observed annually on December 3, focuses on promoting the rights, dignity and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across all…
Chief Richard Asaje, an elder statesman from Kogi West Senatorial District has again extol’s Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello’s legacy, noting that he is a man of vision and action. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Chief Asaje, he praised Alhaji Yahaya Bello as a remarkable leader and who uplifted countless individuals and guided…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The two major workers’ unions in Nigeria have declared a total indefinite strike from Monday across the country. The unions, NLC and TUC, made the declaration at a press conference in Abuja on Friday. Many other workers’ unions such as those of doctors, university lecturers, airport workers and electricity workers…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Popular philanthropist and grassroots mobilizer, Adams Bakaso Danfulani, fondly called Quency, has expressed gratitude to the various youth groups across Lokoja and Kogi Local Government Areas who have been calling on him to join the race for the House of Representatives, Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency. In an interview with newsmen at…
