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Ex-Governor Ibrahim Idris Pays Condolence Visit To Late Maigari Of Lokoja Family
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, yesterday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Dr. Muhammodu Kabir Maikarfi 111. The former governor, while addressing the family, High Chiefs and Hakimis at the Palace of the Maigari, said that the visit was to…
Dan Darma Of Lokoja, Ahmed Donates N1m To Lokoja Flood Victims
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Succour came the way of flood victims in Kogi on Saturday with N1 million donation by the Dan Darma Of Lokoja, Barrister Naseer Ahmed. Ahmed, who was represented by the Secretary to Lokoja Emirate Council, Alhaji Muhammad Usman Nalado, said the donation was aimed at alleviating the suffering of the…
Sardauna Kakanda, Dr Aliyu Donates N1.2m Cash, Relief Materials To Budan Flood Victims In Kogi
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Succour came the way of flood victims in Kakanda communities on Wednesday with N1.2 million cash and relief materials donated by Dr Tijjani Aliyu, the Sardauna of Kakanda Kingdom. The donation was sequel to devastating effects of the flooding in the state this year. The Sardauna, expressed shock at the…
Aliyu Calls For Thorough Investigation Into Kogi Assembly Inferno
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Minister of State FCT, Dr Ramatu Tij jani Aliyu, has charged security agencies to thoroughly investigate the Kogi State Assembly fire incident towards unraveling the remote and immediate cause, just as she described the incident as “very sad indeed”. While expressing shock at the level of destruction caused by…
Eid-el-Maulud: Emulate Prophet Mohammed’s Virtues, Bukky Tells Muslims
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Kogi Western Senatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP), Hon Muhammed Ibukun Abubakar Bukky, has felicitated with Muslims as they join adherents of the faith across the world in marking the birth of Prophet Mohammed. Bukky, in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in…
Breaking: Protesting Trailer Drivers Block Abuja – Lokoja Highway
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Trailer drivers on Friday blocked the popular Abuja – Lokoja highway in protest against the closure of Obajana Cement Plant by the Kogi State government. The blockage at Koton-Karfe has brought about long queues of vehicles that paralysed social and economic activities in the area. It has also obstructed vehicular…
Kogi Government Moves To Recover Obajana Cement Company From Dangote
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi Government on Thursday expressed determination to recover Obajana Cement Plant from Dangote and his accomplices. The government’s resolution is contained in the report of the Specialised Technical Committee on the Evaluation of the Legality of the Alleged Acquisition of Obajana Cement Company by Dangote Cement Company. The News…
Ohimegye-Igu Celebrates 10th Year Coronation Anniversary In Grand Style
*** As Dignitaries across the world celebrate him By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Igu kingdom in Kogi state, Wednesday, stood still, as its Paramount ruler, the Ohimegye-Igu of Koton-Karfe, HRM Alhaji Abdulrazak Gambo Sani Isah-Koto, celebrated his 10th coronation anniversary in grand style. The coronation saw the high and low within and outside the Igu…
Engr. Bashir-Gegu Extols Ohimegye-Igu Of Koton-Karfe On 10th Anniversary
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr Abubakar Bashir-Gegu, has felicitated with the Ohimegye-Igu Of Koton-Karfe, HRM. Alhaji Abdulrazak Gambo Sani Isah-Koto, on the 10th anniversary of his ascension of the throne, saying his reign has brought development, sustainable peace, and rising honour for the Kingdom and…