Barely two months after the gubernatorial election in Edo State, fresh tension has engulfed the state over the anticipated senatorial election in Edo Central Senatorial District to pick the successor to the state’s Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, in the Senate. Already, there is an interplay of political intrigues as a group of federal lawmakers led…
As His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, marks his one-year anniversary as the Executive Governor of Kogi State, I, Prince Tanimu Abubakar Amorley, on behalf of the Kogi Peoples Assembly and the Arewa Youth Forum, Kogi State Chapter, celebrate his outstanding achievements and visionary leadership. In just 12 months, Governor Ododo has transformed Kogi State…
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 Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed 30 commissioner nominees forwarded to it by the state governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo. The confirmation followed the completion of the screening of the 16 commissioner nominees and presentation of a report by the Speaker and Chairman Committee of the whole,…
As The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello regains freedom from the Kuje Minimum Correctional Center, the Custodial Centre, Like Minds Alliance Pressure Group has urged Kogite to Jubilate the freedom of the former governor who is now in his residence. FGYB who is facing trial for alleged money laundering and abuse…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The ancient city of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, is set to witness a colourful display of culture and tradition this weekend as the Lokoja Forum of Patriots (LFP) hosts the 6th edition of its Annual Boat Regatta on Saturday. The event, which will hold at the Kabawa waterfront, is…
Abubakar Sadiq Muhammad Bala, the Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Political and Grassroots Mobilization for Lokoja and Kogi Local Government Areas, has hinted at the possibility of contesting for the Lokoja I House of Assembly seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In an exclusive interview with Amuda Dan…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A community leader in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, Alhaji Danladi Usman, has declared his support for Senator Sunday Karimi’s second term ambition, describing him as a lawmaker who has delivered visible results in his first tenure. Usman, who spoke with journalists in Lokoja on Thursday, said Karimi’s impact on the…
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 butcher’s 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 Residents of Karaworo street, in Lokoja the Kogi State capital were on Wednesday morning shocked that a day-old-baby boy dumped in a gutter by unwanted mother was found alive, hale and hearty. According to eye witness account, the incident which occurred at Karaworo near Kutepa Juma’at Mosque, said, the mother…
