The House of Representatives Committee on Steel on Friday called for concerted efforts by relevant authorities to ensure that the Ajaokuta Steel Mill located in Kogi State becomes fully operational. Rep. Abdullahi Halims, the Chairman of the committee, made this appeal during an oversight visit with other members of...
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said a father of 30 children was killed on Monday when a tipper rammed his motorcycle in Kogi. Corps Commander Stephen Dawulung, Kogi FRSC Sector Commander, made this known in Lokoja. “The man, Abdulsalam Ibrahim, a 60-year old commercial motorcyclist and his passenger...
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has directed the suspension of the Ohi of Eganyi and Chairman, Ajaokuta Traditional Area Council, HRH Alhaji Musa Isah Achuja with immediate effect. In a letter to the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kogi State, the governor also directed that the Chairman...
Gunmen have kidnapped an Abuja-based officer of the Naval Headquarters in Abuja, Musa Lawal. The victim, with enlistment no. X12775 ABRP3, was whisked away by his abductors in Kogi State. It was gathered that some heavily armed men numbering five invaded his residence located behind Post Flood Housing Estate, Lokoja...
Prof. Linus Asuquo, the Director-General, National Metallurgical Development Centre (NMDC), says scraping or abandoning Ajaokuta Steel Company will be a great waste. Asuquo made the observation while addressing newsmen on Monday in Abuja. He said that reviving the steel company would be the best option for the country rather...
No fewer than 17 passengers escaped death in Kogi on Friday night when a bus rammed into a parked articulated vehicle, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state has said. Mr Stephen Dawulung, the Kogi Sector Commander of the corps, confirmed this to the News Agency of...
No fewer than 3 persons were burnt to death while 2 others were rescued with burns on Monday evening when a Diesel Tanker exploded in Kogi State Corps Commander Stephen Dawulung, Kogi Sector of the Federal Road Safely Corps (FRSC), who confirmed the incident to the News Agency of...
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, Presidential aspirant on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform, says President Muhammadu Buhari’s only interest is to field the best candidate that will defeat other opponents in the 2023 presidential election. Bello said this at a media appearance on Sunday in Abuja, noting that...
The management of Kabba General Hospital says it has received no fewer than 11 persons, including the owner of a bar, who were injured on Sunday during an explosion in Kabba. “Shortly after the blast, 11 persons, including the owner of a beer parlour, were taken to this hospital...
At least three persons have been killed and many others injured in an explosion that occurred in Kabba, Kogi State, on Wednesday evening. Sources told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the incident occurred at a beer parlour around Lewu Junction, Kabba. The source also said that the...
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Over 14.3 million youths from South South and South Eastern part of NIgeria have indicated interest to support Governor Yahaya Bello’s presidential ambition come 2023. The National Coordinator, Nigerian Rescue Mission (RENMISS) Abdullahi Damat, disclosed this on Sunday while addressing various youth groups during a...
By OJOMA PETER, Lokoja – No fewer than three police officers have been killed by unknown gunmen, who launched an attack on Adavi Police Divisional headquarters in the early hours of Saturday. Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Egbuka, confirmed the attack in a statement issued in Lokoja by police...
The decomposing body a 39-year-old Kano businessman, Yahaya Hassan Musa, who was kidnapped last week has been found in a forest in Kogi State hours after his abductors received a N6m ransom. According to Daily Trust, the victim who was married with two kids, was coming back from Cotonou, Benin Republic...
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, a leading presidential aspirant on the platform of the APC possesses all attributes that can retain the presidency for the ruling party in 2023, the Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign Organisation has said. While noting that, of the pool of presidential aspirants, Bello was the...
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has said he would nominate the first female vice president if he emerged as the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023 General Elections.. Bello, who said this at the “Second Annual GYB Seminar for Nigeria’s Political and Crime Correspondents” in...
Residents of Kogi were on Thursday advised to shun cow meat for at least one week as 20 cows died mysteriously in Lokoja. The state government says there is the possibility that the cows ingested poisonous substances while grazing. Director of Veterinary Services, Kogi Ministry of Agriculture, Dr Salau...
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has pledged to restore the visions of the late Moshood Abiola (MKO), which is bringing hope to Nigerians and bridging all gaps for a prosperous country. Bello said this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja following his official declaration to contest for President in...
Some Nigerians have pledged their support for Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State for President in 2023, noting that he is the best man to solve the problems of insecurity in the country. They made this known while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in...
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has described the new Attah Igala, Matthew Opaluwa, as a man of impeccable character who has been worthily selected in conformity with traditions, equity and fairness. Governor Bello made this known on Friday in Idah when he visited the Attah at his palace before...
Attah Igala’s Coronation And The Illumination Of History And Ancient Tradition By ARMSTRONG IDACHABA
Attah Igala’s Coronation And The Illumination Of History And Ancient Tradition By ARMSTRONG IDACHABA
Between the November 9th to November 18th 2021 the world witnessed the announcement and ascension rites of Mathew Alaji Opaluwa to the ancient throne of Attah Igala, the paramount ruler of the Igala Kingdom. Boasting of a tradition that has lasted about four centuries the Igala Kingdom undoubtedly remains...