New Kogi Nigeria Legion Chairman, Akinjide Resumes Office, Promises Welfare-Driven Leadership
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The newly appointed Chairman of the Nigeria Legion, Kogi State Council, Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Elijah Akinjide (rtd.), has officially assumed office, pledging a leadership anchored on welfare, unity, and renewed commitment to the well-being of ex-service men, widows, and dependents. The formal handing-over ceremony, held on Friday, took place…
Family Holds 8th-Day Fidau Prayer for Late Lawal Sule Maihaja as NBA Eulogizes His Legacy
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The family of the late Lawal Sule Maihaja, a retired customary court judge, on Friday held the 8th-day Fidau prayer in Lokoja, drawing relatives, friends, religious scholars, and associates to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul. The prayer, conducted at the family compound near Maigari Palace, was presided…
Kogi Legion in Shock: Outgoing Chairman Accused of Stealing ₦60 Million, Diverting Vehicles, Threatening Journalists
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Fresh turmoil has erupted within the Nigeria Legion, Kogi State Command, as members have accused the outgoing chairman, David Salahu, of diverting official vehicles and allegedly mismanaging ₦60 million belonging to the association. The allegations were raised on Friday during the official assumption of office by the new chairman. According…
NSA Ribadu Gets Backing from Niger Delta, Oodua Groups Amid Controversy
By Lami Ibrahim The Niger Delta Stakeholders Forum (NDSF) has defended National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, describing Senator Francis Fadahunsi’s call for his removal as “outdated” and “simplistic”. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Barrister Andrew Mene, the NDSF said Senator Fadahunsi’s suggestion that only a retired military officer can lead the…
Kogi Government Finally Sacks 25 Political Appointees Loyal to Faleke, Karimi — Letters Served Via WhatsApp
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Kogi State Government has dismissed 25 political appointees allegedly loyal to Hon. James Abiodun Faleke and Senator Sunday Karimi, confirming long-running speculation about a looming purge within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). NationalWatch TV had earlier reported the likelihood of this shake-up in its recent edition, pointing to…
Lokoja Forum of Patriots Congratulates Maigari of Lokoja on His Birthday
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja Forum of Patriots (LFP) has extended heartfelt felicitations to the Maigari of Lokoja, His Royal Majesty Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammad Kabir Maikarfi III, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a unifying leader whose reign has continued to promote peace, cultural preservation, and development in the ancient…
Massive Turnout in Lokoja for 8-Day Fidau Prayer of Late Hajiya Adama Alabi
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Thousands of sympathisers on Wednesday converged on the family residence in Cantonment, Lokoja, for the 8-day Fidau prayer held in honour of Late Hajiya Adama Kolo Mohammad Alabi, who passed away at the age of 92. The solemn prayer session, which drew relatives, friends, Islamic scholars, community leaders, political associates…
New Kogi PDP Chair Vows Reconciliation Among Members
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The newly affirmed Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Hon. Muhammed Sanni Gambo, has promised to embark on a comprehensive reconciliation process aimed at uniting all aggrieved members of the party across the state. Gambo made the pledge on Tuesday while addressing party leaders, supporters and…
Kogi PDP Chairman Officially Resumes Office After Court Judgment
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The newly affirmed Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Hon. Muhammed Sanni Gambo, has officially assumed duties at the party’s secretariat in Lokoja, following a Federal High Court judgment delivered on November 10, 2025. Speaking during his formal resumption on Tuesday, Hon. Gambo said the court…
Kogi First Lady to Lead 2025 International Day of Persons With Disabilities Celebration in Lokoja
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Daratola Supportive Foundation has concluded arrangements to mark the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, scheduled to hold in Lokoja on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The global day, observed annually on December 3, focuses on promoting the rights, dignity and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across all…
