Category: Traditional

Lokoja Stands Still for Idanako’s Turbaning Ceremony as Sarkin Wasa

By Amuda Dan Sulaiman FAB The ancient city of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital stood still on Tuesday for the turbaning of  Muhammed Baba Idanako a.k.a Shata as the...

Kogi Govt Appoints Acting Ejeh Ankpa

Kogi state Ministry of local government and chieftaincy affairs has directed that Alhaji Usman Ahmed should serve as Regent and oversee the affairs of Ankpa Traditional...

Kogi: Stoning of Gov Bello Was An Attack on God – Maigari of Lokoja

The Maigari of Lokoja, HRM Alhaji Muhammed Maikarfi (III), has condemned the stoning of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello’s convoy at Lokoja Central Mosque. The...

Don’t Harbour Criminals – Kogi CP Tells Monarchs

The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Abdullahi Chafe, has cautioned traditional rulers under his command against harbouring criminals.     He threatened to...

Late Ejeh of Ankpa: Hon Rabiu Pays Glowing Tribute To Late Monarch

Member representing Ankpa II state constituency and the deputy Minority leader Kogi State House of Assembly, Honourable Momoh Rabiu Alfa paid glowing tribute to the late...

Opinion: Onu Ugwolawo As Ata Igala Heir Apparent?

By Abdul Aji. The Ata Igala, His Royal Majesty Idakwo Michael Ameh Oboni II’s great walk from Ugwolawo to Idah and the burning of the Ata’s thatch hut on March 6,...

Politicians Fueling Insecurity in Kogi – Attah Igala

The Attah Igala and chairman of Kogi State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Dr. Michael Idakwo Ameh Oboni has blamed politicians for some of the security challenges...

Postponement of Obaro’s Burial: Kabba Community In The Dark

There are strong indications that the burial and funeral ceremony of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Michael Olobayo, OON, JP, the Obaro of Kabba and Chairman of Okun Area...

Late Ejeh of Ankpa: Igala Students Association’s Condolence Message

It is with rude shock and heavy heart that we received the passing on of his royal highness, Alh Ahmad Yakubu, the Ejeh of Ankpa. While death is a door every living soul...

Ejeh Ankpa’s Demise: Hon. Rabiu Alfa Mourns

I was greatly saddened to hear the news of the passing of Ankpa Traditional Council Chairman and the Ejeh of Ankpa,  Alhaji Yakubu Amodu whose sad event took place...