By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab To mark the one-year anniversary of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s leadership, the Ododo Solidarity Group (OSG) held a special prayer session. The event, which was well attended took place at the OSG President’s residence along marine road in Lokoja on Monday. During the session, scholars led by the Chief Imam…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The newly turbaned Santali of Lokoja, Alhaji Bala Muhammed Haruna, has expressed appreciation to the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikafi over his coronation yesterday. Expressing his appreciation at his GRA residence in Lokoja shortly after the turbaning ceremony, Haruna, who is a retired NNPC Limited Director, said…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Muslims in Lokoja, Kogi state on Wednesday joined their counterparts across the globe to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitri, which signified the end of Ramadan fast. At the Lokoja Eid Praying Ground, the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammadu Kabir Maikarfi IV, Speaker, Kogi state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yusuf…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Executive Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu, has dismissed rumours circulating about an alleged bandits’ invasion in parts of Lokoja, describing the reports as false, misleading, and the handiwork of mischief makers determined to cause unnecessary panic among residents. In a statement issued to newsmen on…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Federal Government has announced the temporary suspension of the recruitment application portal for Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS,), the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Federal Fire Service (FFS.). The government said the portal will be accessible on Monday July 21, 2025….
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A political pressure group has raised alarm over what it described as an attempt to manipulate public perception through the alleged secret editing of a withdrawal statement linked to Kogi West senatorial aspirant, Sam Aro. The group, led by its chairman, Hon. David Emmanuel, specifically accused Nda Aaron, an associate…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A political stakeholder in Kogi West, Prince Orebiyi Emmanuel Taiwo, has dismissed growing opposition against the second term ambition of Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, insisting that the lawmaker remains firmly connected to the nation’s power structure and enjoys strong political relevance. Orebiyi stated this while reacting to recent political developments…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Rogan of Eggan, Alhaji Muhammed Umar Alhassan has congratulated the Maigari of Lokoja Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi on the 1st anniversary of his ascending the throne. In a congratulatory message he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Lokoja on Monday, the royal father said; “the Maigari…
By Tanko Taidi Youths in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Monday, hit the street to protest the skyrocketing price of food and the state of the economy. National Watch Tv observed that protesters gathered around the Mokola area in the state wielding placards with various inscriptions such as ‘End food hike and inflation,’ ‘The poor are…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja Forum of Patriots (LFP), is set to host the 2024 Boat Regatta funfair on Saturday October 12, 2024 at the John Holt Waterfront, Kpata market, Lokoja. The LFP Chairman, Alhaji Idris Baba’Ango, who announced the date shortly after the meeting of the coordinators held at Lokoja Local Government…
