By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The remains of Usman Abubakar Tanko, on Tuesday morning were laid to rest at Hangwan Kura l Muslim Cemetery. The late Take, who was a Cheiftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Lokoja LGA joined his ancestors at the age of 43, early hours of today in an accident…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Inspector-General of Police, IGP kayode Egbetokun on Saturday ordered a discreet investigation into the altercation between officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC and the Nigeria Police Force in Osogbo, Osun State. The order was in response to a viral video of public confrontation between officers…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The of Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Speaker Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf and the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi on Saturday attended the wedding fatihah of the Shetima of Lokoja, Alhaji Muhammed Mabo Kasim’s daughter Rahamat Muhammed Kasim…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Comrade Abdullahi Adamu, the new chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi State, has sworn in the 10 councillors who were elected to represent the 10 wards in the council. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the local government council hall on Thursday, Adamu promised to run an inclusive…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab In a successful operation, the Lokoja Command of the Kogi State Vigilante Service has recovered over fifteen motorcycles, five generators, four brand new mattresses and other items at a residence in Angwan-Masara Street in Lokoja today. According to the Special Adviser to Lokoja LGA Chairman, on security, Yusuf Muhammed Bala…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A mentally challenged woman who identified herself simply as Grace, has given birth to a baby boy in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The woman, whose age is said to be between 25 and 30 years, delivered the baby under Ganaja junction flyover around 6pm on Monday. Our reporter who…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Abubakar Bashir-Gegu has commended the State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) for conducting a hitch free, credible and transparent council elections in the state. Bashir-Gegu, who spoke to newsmen shortly after casting his vote at Unit 004, Gegu-Ebeki, commended KOSIEC for…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Chairmanship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Lokoja LGA, Comr. Abdullahi Adamu has expressed optimism of a clean sweep in the Saturday’s Local Government Election. Comr. Abdullahi made the disclosure shortly after casting his votes at his country home in Gbaude village, on Saturday Comr. Abdullahi said…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA has assured flood victims in Kogi State of adequate Federal Government’s support. Doctor Dele Onimode, who led the NEMA team gave the assurance in Adankolo IDP camp when the team visited the State for an on-the-spot assessment of the flood disaster in the state….
By Lami Ibrahim Victims of the petrol tanker explosion in Majia Town of Jigawa State have been buried in a mass grave. Late Tuesday night, a tanker transporting petrol lost control and exploded, causing widespread destruction in Jigawa State. Confirming the incident, the state Police Spokesperson, Shi’isu Adam, said the tanker driver was en route…
