By Inuwa Danladi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged members of the National Assembly of Nigeria, particularly the Nigerian Senate, to consider amending the nation’s constitution to incorporate state police as part of efforts to strengthen security across the country. The President said the creation of state police has become necessary to effectively secure communities,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Ohimegye Igu of Koton-Karfe, Dr. Saidu Akawu Salihu and the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikafi, on Saturday led other dignitaries to attend the 30-year fidau prayer for Late Shiekh Ibrahim Yabagi in Lokoja. Other dignitaries that graced the event included the Kogi State Grand Khadi, Justice…
Members of the “Like Minds Alliance Pressure Group”, Kogi State Chapter, has again condemned indecent words by political actors who are putting FGYB on public judgement/trial when the case is already in the court. In a statement signed by Chief Asaje, he condemned critics from some quarters condemning FGYB visit to Senator Orji Kanu and…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State Government has dismissed 25 political appointees allegedly loyal to Hon. James Abiodun Faleke and Senator Sunday Karimi, confirming long-running speculation about a looming purge within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). NationalWatch TV had earlier reported the likelihood of this shake-up in its recent edition, pointing to…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Ahead of the October 19, local government election in Kogi State, the council Chairmanship aspirant of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Barrister David Dugbayan in has promised to end rising insecurity and rebuild the council’s ailing economy if elected into office. At an interactive session with newsmen shortly after his…
By Lami Ibrahim As the process of selecting the next Aidokanya Ejeh of Igah Chiefdom, Ugbamaka in Olamaboro LGA of Kogi State continues to generate bad blood among the people, the kingmakers have appealed to Gov’ Usman Ododo to swiftly wade in to avert the impending breakdown of law and order in Igah Chiefdom. The…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State Chapter of the Afemai Progressives Union (APU) brought together sons and daughters of the Afemai community on Sunday for a lively end-of-year celebration at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Hall, Lokoja. The gathering highlighted unity, cultural pride, and community progress, featuring goodwill messages, cultural displays, and…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Karu modern market in the nation’s capital, Abuja was on Thursday evening gutted by fire. The fire incident, whose cause could not be ascertained at the moment, was said to have affected a section of the market. At the time of filing the report, firefighters who had difficulty earlier…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Community leaders in Kogi/ Koton-Karfe LGA have commended Senator Steve Sunday Karimi for the positive changes his numerous gestures have brought to various communities in Kogi West senatorial district. The leaders gave the commendation on Monday when they visited the site of the newly constructed Laboratory, classrooms and administrative block…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Security operatives on Tuesday sealed off the national headquarters of a major opposition party in Abuja, deepening the internal turmoil that has engulfed the party in recent weeks. Witnesses said armed police officers arrived early in the morning, barricading all entrances and blocking access to staff, party officials, and supporters….
