By Lami Ibrahim President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has again emphasized his directive for the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP escort and guard assignments, insisting that the nationâs security architecture must be refocused on protecting citizens rather than a privileged few. The President restated his position during a high-level security briefing at the State House,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Quincy Network 2027 has congratulated Hon. Adams Danjuma Ahmed Quincy on his emergence as the consensus candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency House of Representatives election. In a statement signed by the groupâs Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Rufai, the Network described Quincyâs emergence…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Yusuf Aliyu Umar and member of House of Representatives, representing Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Sulaiman Danladi Aguye have been conferred with the chieftaincy titles of Madaki and Maji respectively of Agbaja Chiefdom, by the Maasi of Agbaja,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has said the state government would support the rebuilding of the GSM village at Kpata in Lokoja, the state capital, ravaged by fire on Thursday, to enable victims of the fire disaster to have their sources of livelihood restored. Ododo gave the assurance on Thursday…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Prof. Gbenga Ibileye, has engaged directly with students during a visit to their hostels, reaffirming the institutionâs commitment to improving their living conditions and overall welfare. Addressing the students, Prof. Ibileye said the visit was aimed at listening to them and giving them…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab As Muslims allover the world approach end of the Ramadan fast, winding down the intense worship characterising the period, Ustaz Ndagi Alfa Walaqa on Saturday night ended his Ramadan lecture. During the closing of the tafsir in Kabawa, Lokoja, Alfa urged Muslims to sustain their good acts and behaviour beyond…
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 The family of the late Captain Aliyu Umar Hajji held an 8-day fidau prayer on Saturday at their residence on Madabo Street in Lokoja, honouring his memory. The solemn session was led by the Chief Imam of Lokoja, Sheikh Aminu Shaban, who prayed for the repose of the deceasedâs soul…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Some residents of Sarkin-Noma, Lokoja, on Monday renewed appeals on the Kogi State and Federal Governments to fix roads and expand drains in the state to curb flooding. The residents, in separate interviews with NationalWatch Tv, spoke as an early downpour left several roads flooded, leading to gridlock as traders…
⢠Obaseki, Ighodalo kick By Lami Ibrahim Jubilation erupted in Benin City, the Edo State capital, following yesterdayâs verdict of the Supreme Court, which affirmed the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo in the September 21, 2024 election. The governor described the outcome as a victory for citizens of the state. He said: âThe verdict brought…
