By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The newly appointed Maigari of Lokoja, HRH Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi, has returned to Lokoja few days after his appointment by the Kogi State government. On Wednesday, people thronged to the streets as the traditional ruler arrived his palace in Lokoja. As early as 8 am, Lokojans and well-wishers…
The attention of the Management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has been drawn to the malicious rumour making the rounds that kidnappers have invaded the institution. The rumour is not only unfounded, but it is also an imagination from the pit of hell. Both campuses of the Polytechnic in Lokoja and Itakpe are calm and…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Inspector-General of Police, IGP kayode Egbetokun on Saturday ordered a discreet investigation into the altercation between officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC and the Nigeria Police Force in Osogbo, Osun State. The order was in response to a viral video of public confrontation between officers…
*** 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…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has extended warm birthday wishes to Engr. Matthew Tonlagha, Executive Director of FENOG Nig. Limited and Chairman/Chief Executive of Nation Engineering Limited, on his special day, February 8, 2025. In a heartfelt tribute, the National President of the NUJ, Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, praised Engr. Tonlagha’s remarkable contributions to…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The remains of Usman Abubakar Tanko, on Tuesday morning were laid to rest at Hangwan Kura l Muslim Cemetery. The late Take, who was a Cheiftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Lokoja LGA joined his ancestors at the age of 43, early hours of today in an accident…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Operatives of Civilian Joint Task Force in Kogi State have arrested 26 kidnappers in collaboration with the security agencies in a clean-up operations in Kogi West. The State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (retd.), disclosed this while parading the suspects before newsmen on Tuesday in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu LGA. The suspects…
• Obaseki, Ighodalo kick By Lami Ibrahim Jubilation erupted in Benin City, the Edo State capital, following yesterday’s verdict of the Supreme Court, which affirmed the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo in the September 21, 2024 election. The governor described the outcome as a victory for citizens of the state. He said: “The verdict brought…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Petrol scarcity in parts of the country has lingered as motorists throng filling stations for the product. On September 3, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited raised the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, across its retail outlets. The price of the product was increased to N855…
By Musa Usman Malomo A former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party, nPDP, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has said the defection of 27 lawmakers loyal to the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, strengthens signals that the former Governor is fast forwarding towards retrenchment. In a statement made available to the…
