By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Maiyaki of Lokoja, Alhaji Ali Lawal Jiya, has called on musicians and entertainers to refrain from involving the traditional institution in political matters, emphasizing the need to preserve the neutrality and dignity of cultural leadership. He made the call while speaking during the Hawan-Bariki ceremony held at the Paparanda…
By Lami Ibrahim Dangote Group has released an official statement over the fire incident at its refinery on Wednesday. A statement from Dangote Refinery described the fire as minor, adding that it has been contained. âDangote Refinery contains minor fire at its effluent treatment plant âWe have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja Local Government branch of Kogi State Motorcycle Transport Union has passed a vote of no confidence on its chairman, Alhaji Baba Musa Aliyu a.k.a Babaguguru. The Union Executive, in a meeting held in Lokoja yesterday, resolved to sack the chairman âto save the unionââ. The executive, whose resolutions…
*** As they express appreciation By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Maikarfi IV, has appointed two prominent sons of Lokoja, Alhaji Bala Muhammad Haruna and Alhaji Bama Mundi. Haruna was conferred with the chieftaincy tittle of âSANTALI OF LOKOJA while the Chairman of Danko Development Forum (DDF), Mundi was…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A socio-cultural group in Lokoja, the Concerns Lokoja Elders Forum, (CLEFOR) has called on the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo to take immediate action to prevent any further attempts to undermine the authority of His Royal Highness the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV. Addressing press…
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…
Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Leaders and stakeholders of the âLike Minds Alliance Pressureâ, have passed a vote of confidence in the Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and also called on Hon Leke Abejide to join the APC as others are clamouring for sustainable development of Yagba Land/kogi state at large. The communique…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A retired Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Manager Environment, Engr. Sulaiman Tanimu Ibrahim, on Saturday organised a special prayer session for a successful life after his retirement. The prayer session, held at his family residence in Lokoja, had in attendance top Islamic scholars in the state as well as…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Audu/Faleke Political structure has raised alarm over alleged threat to the life of the current Minister of Steel Development, Alhaji Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu concerning the ongoing Kogi State Gubernatorial Election Tribunal. Addressing a press conference in Lokoja on Monday, the group spokesperson, Emmanuel Ekele accused Kogi East Critical…
Chief (Dr) Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, has congratulated High Chief (Engr.) Kestin E. Pondi, Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), on his birthday anniversary. Otuaro praised Pondi’s unwavering commitment to the Niger Delta region, describing him as a results-oriented person and goal getter. According to Otuaro, Pondi has…
