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Crusher Community have been told to go about their daily businesses and avoid the spread of rumour that can set panic to the people of the area. The community chairman, Mr George Mataga gave the advice shortly after inspecting the borehole drilling site that has generated panic of potential attack of the public by men of the underworld. The chairman who frowned at the negligence of normal procedure for execution of such project without community or security awareness noted that their actions has resulted to panic and closure of schools and businesses within the area. He dispel the rumour that there were kidnappers in the community but maintained the need for sustenance of mental alertness to nip crimes and criminalities in the bud. Mr Mataga commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting the approval for the recruitment of fifty thousand police officers, other security agencies as well as positive consideration of community policing. He emphasized that the prompt decisi...

Crusher Community have been told to go about their daily businesses and avoid the spread of rumour that can set panic to the people of the area. The community chairman, Mr George Mataga gave the advice shortly after inspecting the borehole drilling site that has generated panic of potential attack of the public by men of the underworld. The chairman who frowned at the negligence of normal procedure for execution of such project without community or security awareness noted that their actions has resulted to panic and closure of schools and businesses within the area. He dispel the rumour that there were kidnappers in the community but maintained the need for sustenance of mental alertness to nip crimes and criminalities in the bud. Mr Mataga commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting the approval for the recruitment of fifty thousand police officers, other security agencies as well as positive consideration of community policing. He emphasized that the prompt decisi...

The Kogi United Football Club has emerged victorious in a thrilling friendly match against Nurudeen Football Academy, Abuja, winning 2-1 at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja on Sunday evening.  The match, which attracted football fans and sports lovers from within Lokoja metropolis, was part of activities to celebrate the 31st anniversary of Kogi United Football Club.  Kogi United FC scored their first goal on penalty kick in the first half, while Nurudeen Football Academy equalized immediately. In the second half of the match, the Kogi United FC through teamwork and display of sportsmanship secured the win over the Nurudeen Academy, Abuja. Speaking at the end of the match, the Team Manager of Kogi United Football Club, Mr. Michael Itodo Olachene praised the efforts of the Players of the Club in winning the match, noting that the match was one the toughest friendly matches the club has played lately.  According to Mr. Olachene, "Nurudeen Football Academy is an ac...

The Isanlu Progressive Union, Lokoja Branch has held its 2025 Annual Day, with a call on members to sustain unity among one another for the peace and progress of Isanlu land. Member representing Yagba East Constituency in Kogi State House of Assembly, Honourable Emmanuel Obaro, made the call in a message to the event in Lokoja. Honourable Emmanuel Obaro who was the Chairman at the occasion and represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Cooperate Social Responsibility, Hon. Sunday Paul said peace and unity attracts meaningful development and urged the people to be united towards achieving common goals. Honourable Obaro expressed his commitment to the support of the security in Isanlu communities, saying he had earlier donated two sharon buses  and several motorcycles for the purpose of improving security architecture in the area, as well as donated Five Hundred thousand naira to the union for the celebration of Lokoja Branch of Annual Isanlu Day....

Comrade Ameh Sunday Agada has been elected as the new Chairman of Ofante Youth Association (OYA), Lokoja Branch, along other executives. This followed a free, fair and transparent election conducted at the meeting's venue, Crowther Quarters Lokoja, to elect new executives that will oversee the affairs of the association for the next three years. Those elected are: Ameh Sunday Agada-Chairman, Onuche Levi Sunday-General Secretary and Sunday Ojonimi-Treasurer. Timothy Idenyi remain Assistant Secretary, Ladi Monday, Financial Secretary, Negedu Christopher Assistant Financial secretary and Philip Ayegba, Public Relationship Officer (PRO). While Ojima-ojo Shaibu remain as  Chairlady of the Association. Declaring the results, the Electoral Committee Chairman, Mr. Friday Itodo said Ameh Sunday Agada scored 38 votes to defeat his opponent, Sunday Unekwu who polled 24 votes. Mr. Itodo who described the election as free, fair and transparent, said the association is a family meeti...

The Member representing Yagba East Constituency at the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Obaro, has commissioned a series of projects aimed at boosting security, empowering women, and improving local infrastructure. The projects include patrol vehicles and motorcycles to security agencies, lock-up shops at Itedo Makutu, cash support grants for market women, classroom renovations at Community Secondary School, Isanlu, and drainage construction in flood-prone areas. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Itedo-Makutu Central Garage, Isanlu, Hon. Obaro said the projects were part of his broader vision to promote people-centered governance through economic empowerment, improved education, and enhanced community security. “Today’s event is not just a ceremony; it is a statement of commitment, responsibility, and people-centered governance,” he said. “It reflects our dedication to empowering our people economically while ensuring their safety, education, and w...

Newly elected president of Handball Federation of Nigeria,  Mr Jibril Ojih Saidu  (FNIQS) has hit the ground running in a bid to bring speedy and rapid development to the federation. The president was in Benin Republic on a thank you visit to the president of the Confederation of African football CAHB, Dr Aremou During their interaction, Mr Jibril Ojih Saidu (FNIQS) specially appreciated the handball governing body in Africa for the recent inclusion of Nigeria's Men senior national team in the forthcoming 2026  handball African Cup Of Nations billed for Rwanda.  Mr Jibril Ojih Saidu, who is also the Secretary-General of Commonwealth Handball Association, in his usual humble disposition, also made a passionate request for capacity programs for Coaches and referees education which he said will broaden their knowledge especially in new technical areas of the game which will inturn build, strengthen and further develop the game of handball in Nigeria.  T...