By Musa Tanimu Nasidi The Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV, has commiserated with His Excellency the governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo over the death his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momoh Sani Ododo describing him as a patriot from whom a great man had descended. In a condolence statement on…
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….
By Lami Ibrahim The National Security Council has warned that the use of foreign flags in a sovereign nation such as Nigeria by #EndBadGovernance protesters will not be treated lightly, describing it as treasonable offence. This came in reaction to a trending video of some protesters flying Russian flags and openly inviting the military to…
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 new Galadima Pawa of Lokoja, Alhaji Ali Zaki Inuwa has pledged his members commitment to safe and hygienic meat for Lokoja residents in both independent butcherâs shops and counters. The newly-appointed Galadima Pawa made this known in Lokoja on Saturday shortly after he paid the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The three-day Fidau Prayer for the late Ismaeel Abdulkarim, the Dan Buram of Lokoja, was held on Saturday at his Fehintolu residence in Lokoja, Kogi State. The prayer drew prominent national leaders, Islamic scholars, and dignitaries from across the country, led by the Chief Imam of Lokoja, Sheikh Aminu Shaban,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab An Islamic organisation under the aegis of Sisters of Jannah, Lokoja Zone (LSOJ), has called on Muslims across the country to use the period of Hijra, migration of Holy Prophet to Medina, to reflect on their past and amend their ways in order to enjoy the blessing of God Almighty….
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The candidate of the African Democratic Congress for Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency, Ahmed Danjuma Adam, has purchased his nomination form ahead of the forthcoming elections. Adam obtained the form on Thursday at the partyâs National Secretariat in Abuja amid a massive show of support from party loyalists, associates, and supporters who…
By Lami Ibrahim The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Lokoja Consultative Forum (LCF) has unanimously approved the removal of itâs former Chairman, Alhaji Balla Salisu over allegation of gross-miscoduct and replaced with Alhaji Muhammad Attati Bozy, as interim chairman. The forum also approved the appointment of Barrister Ahmed Umar Muazu, as interim Secretary and…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab It was a day of gratitude and solemn reflection in Lokoja on Sunday as Barrister Abu Jibril Dardau, a newly qualified lawyer, organized a special prayer to commemorate his call to the Nigerian Bar. The event, held at his family residence in Kwuakwua-Hanguwan Kura Street in Lokoja, drew dignitaries, Islamic…
