By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, says the “labour union has shut down” the national grid, resulting in a blackout nationwide. The national grid shutdown occured at about 2.19 am on June 3, 2024. The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, commenced their indefinite…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A group known as Lokoja Concerned Citizens, (LCC), in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State has sent a “Save Our Soul” message to the State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo over the illegal sale of old Lokoja Water Reservoir and the surrounding plot of land to an hotelier. Speaking…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The two major workers’ unions in Nigeria have declared a total indefinite strike from Monday across the country. The unions, NLC and TUC, made the declaration at a press conference in Abuja on Friday. Many other workers’ unions such as those of doctors, university lecturers, airport workers and electricity workers…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State Commissioner for Water Resources, Engr. Yahaya MD Farouk has assured Kogites that the current administration, under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and his Ministry are not sleeping over the scarcity of portable water in Lokoja and its environs. The Commissioner disclosed that the governor, had…
The attention of the Management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has been drawn to the malicious rumour making the rounds that kidnappers have invaded the institution. The rumour is not only unfounded, but it is also an imagination from the pit of hell. Both campuses of the Polytechnic in Lokoja and Itakpe are calm and…
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 Lami Ibrahim There is fear and confusion in Lagos following Thursday’s collapse of a two-storey building. The defective structure, located on Oga Idunganran Street in Isale Eko area of Lagos State, is said to have many persons trapped. Details shortly Watch Video Here…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have taken the first ride in the Abuja Metro train to mark the launch of commercial operations. National Watch Tv reported that President Tinubu inaugurated the Abuja light rail on Wednesday, May 29. President Bola Tinubu had also approved the extension of free train…
*** As Leaders debunk allegation of imposition of candidates By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab All is now set for the Nigeria Motorcycle Transport Union (NMTU), Lokoja Local Government branch to elect new leaders to pilot its affairs for the next four years. The election which will bring together delegates from 10 ethnic sections to vote…
By Lami Ibrahim Two courts of concurrent jurisdiction yesterday gave conflicting orders involving the Emir of Kano Sanusi Muhammadu Sanusi II. The first order by the Federal High Court ordered his eviction from the palace. The second order by a State High Court restrained security agencies from evicting him or seizing his symbol of authority. Amid the…
