By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja Forum of Patriots (LFP) on Saturday hosted the 6th edition of its Annual Boats Regatta at the Kabawa Waterfront in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, attracting dignitaries, traditional rulers, title holders, cultural groups, and residents from across Kogi State and beyond. The colorful event, which has become one…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, on Tuesday held its 18th inaugural lecture at the university auditorium, attracting academics, students, traditional rulers and other dignitaries from within and outside Kogi State. The lecture was delivered by Professor Adesola Ogidiola on the topic, “Geographers in the Forest: Issues, Concerns and Tasks.” The…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Panic and confusion enveloped the Lokoja Area Office of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) on Tuesday when a staff member, Ibrahim Ahmed, reportedly collapsed after hearing reports of a mass sack within the company. Ahmed, who serves in the Distribution Department, was said to have slumped after receiving information…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Rice sellers in Kpata market, Lokoja, have made passionate appeal to the Kogi State government to set-up a Taskforce that will stop mass purchase of rice by marchants to other states. According to them, the mass purchase of rice by these Marchants allegedly coming from Kano state are reasons for…
By Lami Ibrahim The death toll has risen to 209 lives lost to the Majia town tanker explosion that happened in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Chairman of the investigative committee, DIG Hafiz M. Inuwa (retd), disclosed these findings during the formal presentation of the committee’s report to Governor Umar Namadi. He said…
The Kogi Central and West Forum for Equity and Justice received with great shock the passing of its Chairman, Professor Nuhu Omeiza Yaqub. The passing on Saturday, the 4th day of January 2025, of this icon of social justice, true Nigerian patriot, and a respected cosmopolitan public intellectual is a most distressing start off to…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, inaugurated the Wuye bridge interchange, linking Wuse and Wuye Districts in the Federal Capital City (FCC). Speaking at the inauguration, President Tinubu reassured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to prioritize their welfare and make it the centerpiece of his national development agenda. He also reaffirmed…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Maikarfi IV, has commended the Lokoja Forum of Patriots (LFP), for its contributions to the development of numerous communities in Lokoja. The royal father gave the commendation on Tuesday in his palace in Lokoja when the LFP members paid him traditional Sallah homage….
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 immediate past Senator that represented Kogi Western Senatorial District, Smart Adeyemi has been commended for the recent massive projects he embarked on across the seven local government areas of the district. Describing it as unprecedented and unparalleled in the history of the Senatorial district, prominent leaders of thought from…
