Ahead of 2023 general elections, thousands of members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress in Okehi LGA of Kogi State trooped out on the streets of Ihima for a solidarity walk for all APC candidates, from Presidential to state house of assembly. The supporters, who were chanting various solidarity songs, kick started the…
The minister of state, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, on Saturday at the Newly commissioned APC, Tinubu/ Shatima Campaign office in Lokoja, Kogi state, inaugurated the 2023 campaign council for the Tinubu-/ Shatima ahead of February elections. Aliyu, while addressing party stalwarts, candidates and women groups at the event, noted that…
The Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu has described the late Maigari of Lokoja Dr. Mohammodu Kabir Maikarfi III as a great patriot and unifier who ruled the people of Lokoja Emirate for decades with commendable wisdom, benevolence and an uncommon dedication to duty. Dr Ramatu Aliyu gave the commendation on…
Salem University, Lokoja has mobilised 36 graduands for the mandatory one year Law School before their National Youths Service. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Alewo Johnson-Akubo disclosed this in a statement issued by the Registrar, Dr Emmanuel Adejoh in Lokoja on Friday. According to him, the 36 graduands were the first set…
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has promised to work assiduously to confront security challenges, revamp the economy and target double-digit Gross Domestic Product (GDP) if giving the mandate to govern the country. Tinubu stated this in a speech delivered on his behalf by Kogi state Governor Yahaya…
The Executive Director, Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR), Idris Miliki Abdul has called on political parties, citizens , community and traditional leaders in Kogi state to shun acts that can lead to political violence in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. The notable civil society organisation also urged appropriate authorities to ensure…
Africans and Americans, who distinguished themselves in various fields of endeavours would be honoured with prestigious awards at the Los Angeles 2022 Afro Award Ceremony. Film Director, Taiwo Oduala, Founder and Executive Producer, Afro Awards, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Wednesday in Nigeria. Oduala said that the most anticipated event of…
The Kogi State Government has urged heads of security agencies in Nigeria to invite Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan a Senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kogi central senatorial district for questioning over alleged terrorism-related activities capable of causing insecurity in the state. The call was contained in a statement by the State Commissioner…
Nigeria Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, the Nigeria’s largest sugar refinery has announced a profit before tax (PBT) of N36.27 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. According to the sugar refiner’s unaudited results posted on the Nigerian Exchange portal, PBT rose by N13.17 billion compared to N23.10 billion posted in the…
By Ahmed S. Adoke Last week, 20th October 2022, some youths gathered at Lekki toll gate, Lagos to mark the anniversary of the historic “End SARS” protest that claimed several innocent lives and properties worth billions of naira destroyed. Expectedly, the protesters were dispersed with tear gas by the men of the Nigerian…