By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State Muslim Organizations (COSMO), under the auspices of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), on Thursday, celebrated the 1447 AH Islamic New Year during which a heartfelt appeal was made to the Nigerian government and relevant stakeholders to prioritize the welfare and wellbeing of prospective pilgrims amidst mounting economic challenges….
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab No fewer than 60 bodies have been recovered from the scene of tanker explosion at Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. Nationalwatch Tv had reported how a fuel-laden tanker exploded on Saturday morning, killing scores and injuring several others. The Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The family of the late Lawal Sule Maihaja, a retired customary court judge, on Friday held the 8th-day Fidau prayer in Lokoja, drawing relatives, friends, religious scholars, and associates to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul. The prayer, conducted at the family compound near Maigari Palace, was presided…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Gabi Sayadi of Lokoja, Hon. Sulaiman Baba-Ali, has paid condolence visits to several bereaved families in Lokoja, offering prayers and support following recent losses in the community. Hon. Baba-Ali visited Hon. Tijjani Shehu Bin Ebaiya at his family residence in…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party ( PDP), in Lokoja LGA, Hon.Abdallah Yusuf Abdullah, has shed light on why he dumped his erstwhile party for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the area. Abdallah said that the leadership of the PDP in the local government area had become tyrannical,…
The National Coordinator, “Like Minds Alliance Pressure Group”, HE Chief Richard Asaje has felicitated with Muslims in the state and in the country at large as they join other faithful around the world to celebrate this year’s Eid-el- Kabir festival. Chief Asaje in a statement by his chief press secretary, urged the muslims to use…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Maikarfi IV has expressed his thanks and appreciation for all that attended his late step mother, Hajiya Safahu Kabir Maikarfi 8-Day Fidau Prayer held today in Lokoja. The deceased, aged 59, was the wife of late Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammadu Kabir…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab It was glamour, royalty, and celebration in Anyagba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State on Saturday as dignitaries and traditional rulers stormed the palace of the Ogohi of Anyagba, His Royal Highness Abuh Shaibu Okolo, to witness the historic coronation of Comrade Isah Daniel with the revered title of…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab In a significant development in the political landscape of Lokoja Local Government Area, Coach Gabriel Abinu, a prominent aspirant for the Lokoja 1 State House of Assembly seat, has publicly declared his support and allegiance to Hon. Bin-Ebaiya Shehu Tijjani ahead of the forthcoming elections. The declaration, which has generated…
