…corpse was that of a Federal Road Safety Corps official, Augustine Ikwue, who died in Lokoja and was being conveyed to Otukpo, Benue State, for burial. ASP Oyiza, while responding to an enquiry from our correspondent, confirmed the incident, adding that the corpse had been recovered and deposited at the Elemona Mortuar…

…money for charity foundations. Remi Tinubu made the appeal while speaking at an event in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital on Saturday. She referenced the philanthropic activities of the Senegalese-American singer Akon, noting that government alone cannot shoulder the growing burden of poverty alleviation. Reacting, Fayos…

…of the club. The statement was issued after Kogi United’s management meeting in Lokoja. According to the statement, the players could be recalled back from the break anytime. The break period is to allow the team to rest, recover, and reflect after a demanding season. DAILY POST reports that Kogi United missed out on p…

…N120 million that was mistakenly transferred into his bank account by a woman. The Lokoja-based cleric narrated that the unexpected transaction occurred on a Sunday afternoon while he was away in Makurdi, Kogi State. According to him, he immediately suspected that the huge amount was sent in error because he was not ex…

Baby and two others k!lled as vehicle carrying corpse crashes into trailer in Lokoja Three people have been confirmed d3ad following a tragic road accident in Kogi State. The accident occurred around the Ganaja Village Roundabout in Lokoja on Thursday, July 9, 2026. According to eyewitness accounts, the victims include…

…from the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lokoja, leading to the arrest of the suspects. According to the police, investigations revealed that the deceased was first assaulted on June 17, 2026, by Abdullahi Isiaka at her residence over disciplinary measures she took against his 11…

…to the FRSC, the first crash occurred at about 12:30 p.m. on Sunday along the Okene-Lokoja Road before Confluence University, Osara, in Kogi State. The crash involved a MAN truck and a Toyota Sienna commercial bus carrying 10 occupants. "Seven persons comprising six male adults and one female adult lost their lives, wh…

…on the nation's challenges and blaming the system. Ibenu, at a press conference in Lokoja on Monday, commended the efforts of government at various levels and acknowledged the difficulties confronting the country. The cleric said that while citizens had legitimate concerns, national progress would be accelerated if ind…

…a series of legal and political developments. In June, the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, stunned sections of the opposition when it set aside its December 2025 judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC as a political party, although that decision has since b…

By Henry Umoru The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has appealed last week’s Lokoja Federal High Court judgment, mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, not to recognise the NDC as a political party pending when all legal issues surrounding it are resolved. The NDC has maintained that it remains…

…has said it will review the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, before taking any decision on the controversy surrounding the registration status of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. INEC's position came as the African Democratic Congress accused President Bola Tinubu of using sta…

…of politicians are capable of damaging the larger image of the judiciary," he added. Lokoja ruling Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja on Friday set aside the court's earlier judgment of December 10, 2025, which had directed INEC to register the NDC as a political party. The court held that the righ…

…Kudu Haruna, told Saturday Vanguard. Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja on Friday set aside the court’s earlier judgment of December 10, 2025, which had directed INEC to register the NDC as a political party. The court held that the earlier judgment affected the rights of the Peace Movement Party (…

…candidate of the National Democratic Party (NDC), Peter Obi, has reacted to the Lokoja court ruling on the derecognition of the party, describing it as an unnecessary and serious setback to Nigeria's democracy and democratic institutions. Obi, in a statement signed on Friday, said he received news of the judgment while…

Students of the Department of Theatre Arts, Federal University Lokoja (FUL), have concluded their 2026 Community Theatre Project with a

…Federal University of Lafia (Nasarawa State), and 1.7MW into the Federal University of Lokoja (Kogi State). Southern Nigeria also benefits from a 8.2MW project at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (Imo State), a comprehensive 10.7MW installation powering the University of Port Harcourt and its University Teac…

…Aiyedatiwa. INEC returning Officer who is the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja, Prof. Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, said: "Faduyile polled 68,474 votes to defeat Adeolu Akinwunmi of Allied People's Movement, APM, who scored 1,411 votes. Adesanya Olaoluwa of Action People's Party, APP, and Clement Funso-Nejo o…

…Officer, Prof. Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja, announced that Faduyile polled 68,474 votes to defeat Adeolu Akinwunmi of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), who secured 1,411 votes. Adesanya Olaoluwa of the Action People’s Party (APP) scored 213 votes, while Clement Funso-Nejo…

…1448 AH. Speaking at the 1448 Hijrah celebration held at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja on Sunday, Sheikh Adam described the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a timeless lesson in personal and societal transformation rather than merely a historical event. According to him, the migration from Makkah to Madinah…

The Leafnet Enterprises Limited, in partnership with the Ladi Memorial Foundation, Chateko Vocational Institute (LMF-CVI), Lokoja, has commenced training for

…a suspect transporting methamphetamine concealed in custard containers along the Okene-Lokoja highway. Meanwhile, a couple wanted over a 117-kilogram cannabis seizure in Ekiti State were arrested after months on the run. In Oyo State, operatives arrested three suspects after raiding a building in the Dangote area of Oy…

…The INEC returning officer, who is the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja, Prof. Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, said that ” Faduyile polled 68,474 votes to defeat Adeolu Akinwunmi of the Allied People's Movement (APM), who scored 1,411 votes. Adesanya Olaoluwa of Action People's Party (APP) and Clement Funso-Nej…

…Officer, Professor Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja. Solomon-Ibileye stated that Faduyile emerged victorious after securing the highest number of votes cast in the election with a total of 68,474 votes. According to the results announced, Adeolu Akinwunmi of the Allied People's…

…Returning Officer, Prof Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Lokoja, announced the results on Sunday at the collation centre in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area […]

…of Nigeria's hinterland than a trading expedition. Laird was only able to get as far as Lokoja. He lost eighteen of his men in t~e process, and he himself became seriously ill. To the British merchants and adventurers wanting to do direct business with the hinterland of Nigeria, the problem was no longer lack of means…