By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Obasanjo Square and NTA Roundabouts, Lokoja designated as the venues of Thursday’s hardship protest was empty as at the time of filing this report. There were no protesters in and around the venue except security operatives who were deployed there to maintain law and order. Also, the residents of…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A socio-political group, Like Minds Lokoja, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a respected sports icon and influential member, whose demise occurred on April 26, 2026. In a condolence message sponsored by Barrister Sayadi Ebaiya, the group described the late member as a titan whose contributions to sports…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The ancient town of Koton-Karfe was agog on Sunday as the Ohimegye Igu of Koton-Karfe and Chairman, Lokoja/Kogi Local Government Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji (Dr) Saidu Akawu Salihu, turbaned Mallam Adamu Suleiman Zico as the new Ohinoyi of Adabode. The colourful ceremony, held at the Ohimege’s palace, attracted…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Madarasatul Isah Kutepa At-Tizkariah Al-Islamiyya on Saturday held its Maulud Nabiyi and Walimatul Qur’an ceremony at the school hall, drawing Islamic scholars, community leaders, parents, and well-wishers from across Lokoja. The ceremony was formerly declared open by the Imam of Angwan Kura Mosque, Sheikh Abubakar Adam, who commended the school…
By Inuwa Danladi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday addressed Nigerians following the Eid al-Fitr prayers observed at the historic Dodan Barracks in Lagos. In his remarks, the President called on citizens to embrace unity, peace, and national development as the country moves forward. Speaking to journalists after the congregational prayers, President Tinubu urged Nigerians…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Former political office holders in Lokoja Local Government Area met with the newly elected Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the area, Hon. Jibril Kasim Idris, pledging their full cooperation to support his tenure. The meeting was held at the Children’s Amusement Park, Lokoja, on Monday. The group, led…
By Inuwa Danladi The proprietor of National Watch TV, Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his beloved aunt, Musa Adama Ayinke, who passed away at the age of 83. Family sources disclosed that the late Musa Adama Ayinke died at Ashifa Hospital after a brief illness, Lokoja, leaving…
Members of the Like Minds Alliance Pressure Group, Yagba Federal Constituency has condemned the gang – up against Hon Leke Abejide by desperate politicians in a press conference at Lokoja today 18/12/2024. According to Chief Asaje, an elder statesman from Yagba Federal Constituency, stressed that the recent choreographed gang-up and attack on Hon Leke Abejide…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Just weeks after his coronation, the Lokoja local government branch of Hunters Association paid a felicitation visit to the new Maigari of Lokoja, HRH Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi yesterday at his palace. This followed his appointment onto the exalted office by the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab There was drama at the entrance of the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday as security operatives barred suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from gaining access to the premises. The senator arrived at the gate accompanied by activist Aisha Yesufu, rights advocate Mama P, activist Randy, and…
