By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Hajia Safahu (Aduke) Mohammodu Kabir, step mother of the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Maikarfi IV, has been laid to rest. The burial rites, which held at Maigari’s Palace, Lokoja, had the Ohimegye-Igu of Koton-Karfe, Dr. Saidu Akawu Salihu, the Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Umar…
By Lami Ibrahim Beyond Nigeria’s borders, Tonlagha has emerged as an informal yet effective citizen diplomat. Through international engagements and policy advocacy, he contributes to shaping Nigeria’s global image, strengthening bilateral conversations and promoting economic diplomacy. In an era when official channels alone cannot capture the full spectrum of global influence, individuals like Tonlagha help…
By Lami Ibrahim The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero on Thursday gave reasons why the Organised Labour accepted the proposal of N70,000 minimum wage from the President, Bola Tinubu. Ajaero, who spoke to State House reporters after the meeting with the President, said the unions agreed to the offer because of other…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab More than 18 Nigerian girls whose age range between 16 and 18 years have been rescued from human traffickers in a daring operation by local security guards in Ghana. The girls were reportedly lured to Ghana with promise of better life but were instead forced into prostitution. The girls, who were…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab An activist, Hon. Yusuf Yahaya has assured the people of an effective representation if elected as a councilor to represent Lokoja Ward ‘C’ in the forthcoming local government election. Yahaya, who is aspiring to represent the people of Lokoja Ward ‘C’ on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP),…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The ancient city of Lokoja was thrown into mourning today as the remains of Alhaji Isah Maliki Ndambabo, aged 92, were laid to rest at the Hangwan-Kura Muslim Cemetery according to Islamic rites. The respected elder, who died earlier in the day after a prolonged illness, was buried shortly after…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has called for calm amid protests against economic hardship in the country, stating that the difficult times being experienced by Nigerians will soon pass. Makinde, who declared his support for the protesters calling for an end to hardship and hunger being experienced by the people,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A suspected Internet fraudster popularly call ‘Yahoo boy’ has been arrested by police operatives in Kogi State for killing a 21-year-old girl and cutting her to pieces. The police officer who never wanted his name in print because he was not authorized to speak to newsmen named the suspect as…
*** 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…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Comptroller of Immigration, Rivers State Command, CIP Yabagi Ibrahim Abdulmajeed, on Thursday hosted the 15th Annual Maulud Nabiyi at his GRA residence in Lokoja, Kogi State. The well-attended religious gathering attracted Islamic clerics, politicians, traditional institution representatives, community leaders, senior government officials, family members, friends and well-wishers, who converged…
