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The death has occurred of Alhaji Tanko Adamu ,the Sarkin Makera of Lokoja. According to the deceased’s family,Adamu passed away at his Gwadabe residence on Tuesday evening after a protracted illness. Until his death,Adamu held the traditional title of Sarkin Makera of Lokoja ( head of blacksmiths) a position he held for over twenty years….
By News Desk A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, on Monday discharged Dino Melaye of allegations of escape from custody, damage to police property. Mr Melaye was arraigned before the court on March 5, 2019 on six-count charge bordering on attempted suicide, attempt to escape from custody and damage of police property. Delivering…
By Musa Aliyu Nasidi An islamic cleric and former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali-Pantami, has called for the review of immunity clauses for political office holders in the country. Patami made the called during the annual lecture organised by The Muslims Congress,TMC, on Sunday, he said Islam doesn’t support immunity for…
By Illiyasu Zakari APC Chairmanship candidates for Lokoja Local Government Council, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu has applauded the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for demonstrating yet again that he is indeed God sent. In a Press statement released to newsmen in Lokoja on Tuesday by the Media and Publicity Committee…
In a remarkable demonstration of leadership, Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has taken bold and commendable steps towards improving the welfare of civil servants in the state. The recent approval of seventy-two thousand five hundred naira as the new minimum wage, coupled with the one-year tax waiver for civil servants, is a…
•••Suspends tax burden on the approved sum for one year By Musa Tanimu Nasidi There was wide Jubilation among Kogi state civil servants on Monday following the approval of Seventy Two thousand five hundred Naira new minimum wage for Kogi state civil servants with immediate effect. The Governor also suspended tax burden on the approved…
By News Desk A former Governorship aspirant in Kogi state and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dr. Joseph Erico has told the world and Nigeria anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to be professional in there conducts and not be selective while carrying out there constitutional duties. The veteran…
President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring that the nation departs from the old ways that have held it backwards since independence has been praised. The immediate past Speaker Kogi State House of Assembly Prince Mathew Kolawole made the disclosure in his assessment of the nation’s 64th Independence Anniversary, described the President as one with…
Your Excellency, Sir With great respect for your leadership, I, Comrade Amir Abu Sadiq, a concerned citizen from in Yashi Area, in Lokoja local government of Kogi state,write to bring your noble attention to a matter of urgent concern. This petition seeks your intervention in asking the Kogi State House of Assembly to urgently review…
By Musa Tanimu Nasidi Ahead of October 19th Council polls,the Lokoja Local Government chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC),on Wednesday flagged off campaigns for local government elections in the state Speaking during the event at the which took place at Old Lokoja market open space,leader of ths party in love Kogi federal Constituency, Alhaji…
