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BRIEF HISTORY OF KOTON KARFE EMIRATE.

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Brief history of Koton Karfe Emirate . By His Royal Majesty Alh.Abdulrazaq Isa-koto. Kogi ( Koton-Karfe ) The forgotten cradle of Egbira civilization. It is bassically a fishing and farming community, which also had a rich history of iron smelting. But a title holder in the Igwu kingdom said “nobody wants to be a blacksmith these days,” so the huge deposits of iron ore beneath the foothills remain largely untapped. Sadly, their iron smelting heritage for which they became popular has almost gone into extinction. No single blacksmith was found in Koton Karfe, when our reporter sought to see one. The Ohimegye ofIgwu (Koton Karfe), His Royal Majesty Alhaji Abdulrazak Gambo Isa Koto, said Igwu kingdom is one of the oldest kingdoms in North Central Nigeria, spanning over 400 years. He proudly said Igwu, which means “enclosure” in Egbira, is the cradle of Egbira civilization, adding that it was the Hausa who called the place Koton Karfe, probably because of the abunda

Group Congratulate Chairmanship Candidate of Bassa LGA on His Birthday.

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The leader of the most popular and active group in Bassa Local Government send his wishes on behalf of the entire member Mozum Concerns Youth Advocacy (MCYA).   Celebrating a birthday  is special. It’s a day that only comes around once a year, and for this reason it should be a memorable one.  It’s a unique day,  just for you! The exciting thing is that we can decide how amazing a birthday turns out to be –  a good amount of love  and effort will result in a happy, successful day. We grow older and wiser as time goes by, giving us the tools and experience to become the person we dream to be. A birthday signifies a fresh start –  a bright and bold new chapter  with new goals and different reasons to be inspired. We enjoy this special occasion in various ways. Some people like to throw  a big party in  celebration of a birthday , whereas others would prefer a simple and intimate gathering with friends. The chosen route of celebration is not always that important, it’s more about th

OHIMEGYE IGU SCHEDULE SALLAH ACTIVITIES FOR KOTON KARFE.

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Happy Sallah Celebrations. On behalf of the entire family of Alhaji Isakoto and His Royal Majesty, The Ohimegye Igu, Koton Karfe (Agaba Idu) and Chairman, Kogi/Lokoja Area Traditional Council wish all his colleagues in the Traditional Council, Sons, Daughters, Friends & Associates, H.E. President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Alhaji Yahaya Bello, The Executive Governor of Kogi State & all other top government functionaries at all levels of government good health, fullness of joy, gladness of heart and peaceful Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Permit me to also use this medium to convey to all well meaning personalities above mentioned that His Royal Majesty has high regards for you and as part of 2019 Sallah celebration, Koton Karfe Emirate Council is organizing a Four (4) day programs at the Palace of Ohimegye Igu, Koton Karfe to show case our culture and rich heritage of Egbura Koto nation. In vi

UNKNOWN GUNMEN ATTACK KOTON KARFE AND IT ENVIRONS

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A Person has been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen while Four others  injured at New layout, along GSSS koton Karfe in Kogi Local Government Area of Kogi State. An investigation by Egbura Tv revealed that the hoodlums attacked the koton karfe town and Onzo village at about 9:30pm of Sunday night in an attempt to kidnap the chief of Onzo Village and several well meaningful personalities in koton karfe area. An eye witness, who pleaded anonymous said the gunmen who stormed the village in large numbers were unable to kidnap the chief instead, they whisked away with two of his wives and letf four others injured . The young man that was shot death was a bike man who accidentally ran into the scene of the incident. Police have pick up the investigation. 

KOGI LGA FOMWAN DISTRIBUTE FOOD ITEMS AS THEY END RAMADAN TAFSIR 2019

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   As part of the obligation of Federation of Muslim Women Association of Nigerian to sensitize the Muslim ummah especially the women folks to the right way of teaching of Islam. Kogi local government chapter of the association engaged the Muslims with weekly tafsir during the Ramadan period.    Speaking with the head of the organisation Hajiya Zainab Ibrahim, she said the association is not just involved in organasing Islamic lectures but also they educate the public about sensitive issues concerning their health and other related issues, recently they engaged in paying school fees for students and provide food items for widows that are not financially sound.           We seriously appreciate the role of our Royal father Alhaji Abdulrazaq Gambo Isakoto for his immense support and to some industrious sons and daughters of Igu kingdom may Allah bless them in abundance. The occasion recorded HRM. Ohimegye of Igu, chairman Jimat

Igu fishing festival 2019

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At the scene of Igu fishing festival 2019

SALUTE TO THE EGBURA WOMAN

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SALUTE TO THE EGBURA WOMAN Like a thick rope She ties together the whole home The connecting road between the old and young She is the strong breed The Egbura woman. She hangs on the wings of loyalty and faith No matter how hot the wind of disagreement and anger blows She never falls on the hard floor of anger and disrespect She is a lawful immigrant who crosses no border without clearance The white dove never darkens That is the Egbura woman. See this lioness like a lion Her heart of iron yet so tender In it flows plenty milk of kindness A stream that never dries in all seasons Gbede full of life and ripe with life. By; Umar Muhammed Bako Clerk