As the race for the Lokoja I State Constituency seat gathers momentum, APC stalwart and Lokoja Ward ‘E’ native, Adams Sale Bala, popularly known as Bala Justice, says his decision to contest is born out of a genuine call from his people who yearn for quality representation. In this exclusive chat with NationalWatch TV, he…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, says the “labour union has shut down” the national grid, resulting in a blackout nationwide. The national grid shutdown occured at about 2.19 am on June 3, 2024. The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, commenced their indefinite…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Pupils of Rukaiya Kutepa Islamic Memorial School, located at Karaworo in Lokoja, Kogi State, reveled in excitement on Saturday as they celebrated their first graduation with a vibrant funfair. The event featured the presentation of substantial prizes to the valedictorian and salutatorian of each class. Dressed in their finest attire,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The former Director-General of the Kogi State Bureau of Lands and Urban Development, Alhaji Abdulmalik Samari Teina, has been arrested in Abuja by security operatives over alleged embezzlement of funds meant for compensation of landowners at the site of a proposed ultra-modern market project in Lokoja. According to reliable sources,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Alhaji Aliyu Danladi Adamu, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress, APC, Councilorship candidate for Lokoja government Ward ‘D’. Adamu emerged as the consensus candidate at the party’s primary held on Thursday in Lokoja. His opponents at the primary stepped down to pave the way for him as the party’s…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Chigarin Lokoja, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Ahmed Muhammad Sanusi, on Monday evening hosted Muslims to a dinner at his GRA residence in Lokoja. The dinner was attended by top government officials, Islamic clerics, traditional title holders, Hakimis and community leaders. The Chigari urged Muslims in the state and…
…as Gov. Bello presents staff of office to the new monarch By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Kogi State governor-elect, Ahmed Usman Ododo, Speaker Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, Atta of Igala, HRM Matthew Opaluwa Oguche, Ona of Abaji, HRM Alhaji Adamu Baba Yunusa, Secretary to Kogi State government, Dr. Folashade…
By Lami Ibrahim The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken over PDP and it’s structures in Ajaokuta council Area of kogi state. Leading the Decampees, A former House of Representatives Candidate in PDP and One Executive chairman of the council Honorable Alloysios Okino said cross over to ADC is imperative for the growth of Ajaokuta…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Worried by the rate at which youths in the country engage in Internet scam, the Lokoja local government chapter of the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisation, (NACOMYO), has held a summit to address the menace. In his keynote address, at the NACOMYO 4th Islamic Summit held on Sunday at…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Dignitaries from all walks of life trooped out on Monday to celebrate with The Nigerian Post newspaper as it held a public Lecture and Gold Prize Award to mark the 33 years anniversary of Kogi State creation. The theme for this year’s public lecture is: “Sustaining Kogi’s Unbroken Unity –…
