Tag: Kogi
Kogi hires 1,050 hunters, absorbs vigilantes Into civil service to boost security
encouraged those attending the training to use what they have learned to support Kogi State’s goal of
Political surprise in Senate as Natasha invites Akpabio to Kogi for project commissioning
The invitation is seen as a sign of reconciliation between the two senators after their disagreement earlier this year. In…
Tragedy averted as fuel tanker crashes in Lokoja
According to Mr. Tenimu Etuku, the FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, the incident occurred around 5 p.m. near the Crusher…
Kogi in mourning as death toll rises in Ibaji boat mishap
The authority continues to warn boat operators against overloading, drug use, and using poorly maintained boats
Kogi commissioner warns against linking her to video depicting thuggery
She described attempt to link her to the video as “false, wicked, and baseless.”
Kogi University lecturer dies in hotel room during alleged sex romp with student
The incident has left many in the university community shocked, with students and staff reacting to the news with disbelief…
Kogi varsity speaks on alleged death of lecturer during sex with student
“PAAU remains committed to upholding the values of truth, fairness, and justice, and we respectfully appeal for restraint and responsible…
We are not taking security threats to some churches lightly – Kogi govt
The Kogi Government on Saturday reiterated its unwavering commitment in taking decisive steps against criminals and security threats to safety…
Kogi farmers reap bumper dry season rice harvest
“As VCDP farmers in Kogi, we have every reason to celebrate having witnessed a remarkable increase in our dry season…
FRSC confirms six dead, 60 injured in Kogi auto crash
The sector commander decried the notoriety of motorists, especially truck and bus drivers, on conveying both animals and human beings…
Christmas: Police promise adequate security in Kogi
The CP further disclosed that the Command had adopted a comprehensive crime prevention and control strategies in ensuring adequate security…
NDLEA arrests 284 suspects, seizes 5,232,575kg of drugs in Kogi
The NDLEA Commander issued a stern warning against the consumption and trafficking of hard drugs, stressing their devastating effects on…
Ododo swears in new Kogi LG chairmen
Speaking for his colleagues, the Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area, Tosin Olokun, ssured Ododo that they would commit…
PDP begins campaign for council election in Kogi
Aside from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, other parties that have shown interest in the polls include the Action…
Kogi records two confirmed cholera cases
He listed the PHCs that were approved to be upgraded to General Hospitals to includes PHC Assakyo in Lafia, Gudi…
Security operatives rescue 16 kidnap victims in Kogi
The command’s spokesperson quoted the CP as reiterating his Command’s unwavering determination to sustain the ongoing onslaught against criminalities in…
Illegal mining: Kogi Govt bans issuance of consent letters to miners
“Our Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, believes royal fathers hold the key to the success of the state enterprise, so his…
Vote buying: ICPC deploys operatives to Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it has deployed its operatives to monitor the upcoming…
Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi elections: CDS, IGP issue strong warnings
Musa advised that the presence of security agencies in the three states should not scare anybody, but those with plans…
Police order probe of attack on officer at Kogi political rally
Onuoha, who condemned the incident, ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation Department to take the…
Gunmen kidnap Oba, wife in Kogi
By Thompson Yamput Yet-to-be-identified gunmen abduct traditional ruler, Oba Shedrack Durojaiye, and his Wife in Yagba East Local Government Area…
APC in shock as court nullifies Kogi delegates list
The court declared the two congresses invalid because they were not held in accordance with the Electoral Act of 2022…
INEC may cancel results of crisis-ridden areas in Kogi – REC
“You know the electoral Law says that where there are disruptions to the process, the result will be cancelled, the…
Naira redesign: Kaduna, Kogi, Zamfara battle FG at Supreme Court
The Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) redesign Naira policy has been causing chaos in the country with the masses suffering…
Zero death, 6 new Lassa fever cases recorded in Kogi
Beside Lassa fever there is no other disease outbreak. For now Kogi has no case of diphtheria, cholera, meningitis and…
INEC announces date for Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi governorship elections
Okoye said that INEC at its weekly meeting on Tuesday approved the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the states…
Disregard news of measles outbreak in Kogi – Dr. Usman
He assured that the ministry would continue to collaborate and interface with the media to keep the public properly informed…
Kogi uncovers ‘prayer house offering blood transfusion, bulletproof water’
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has closed down a prayer house allegedly operated by unlicensed medical practitioners selling “bulletproof…
Why we buried 130 corpses – Kogi govt
Arokoyo said that the unclaimed corpses were that of victims of accidents, armed robbers and kidnappers deposited at FMC morgue…
Ignore video on kidnapping by herdsmen: Kogi CP tells public
The Commissioner of Police in Kogi, Edward Egbuka, has urged the public to ignore a trending video alleging the blockade…