Yekini Jimoh

2 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Yekini Jimoh

The Senator, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sunday Karimi, has described the daily occurrence of kidnappings in his district as one too many. Sen. Karimi in a statement issued to newsmen in Lokoja on Monday while reacting to the death of Major Pastor Joe Ajayi (rtd) who died in the hands of his abductors, lamented that the whole of Kogi West is now under siege in the hands of kidnappers.

2 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Yekini Jimoh

A retired Army Major, Joe Ajayi, who was kidnapped from his residence in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State a few weeks ago, has died in the kidnappers’ den despite a ransom payment of ₦10 million for his release. Major Ajayi was abducted on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, around 11:30 p.m. by gunmen who stormed his residence and shot sporadically during the attack. Sources revealed that the kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of ₦50 million.

2 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Yekini Jimoh

The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo has said that the  appointment of Prof. Abdusalam Nasir Naeem as the new Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd will undoubtedly steer the company towards greater heights of success and prosperity. The Governor made this known on Sunday at a grand reception ceremony organized by Okun Concern Citizens to welcome Prof.

2 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Yekini Jimoh

… reels out Tinubu’s achievements The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has said that the impact of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is already being felt at the grassroots, citing examples such as the recent drop in the prices of some staple foods Addressing the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders at his country home in Ogbonicha, Ofu Local Government Area, Kogi State over the weekend, he mentioned that the session was aimed at...

3 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Yekini Jimoh

The Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV, has called on Muslims to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration for peace and unity in Nigeria by fervently praying for the nation’s well-being. In a Sallah message, the Maigari and Chairman of the Lokoja Local Government Area Traditional Council expressed optimism that Nigeria would be the ultimate beneficiary of the spiritual lessons drawn from the Sallah celebration.