Tag: Kogi State Government
Kogi govt calls for arrest of Natasha for ‘romancing’ notorious terrorist
Kogi government, in a statement released by its Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, in Lokoja, alleged that Natasha…
How we acquired Obajana Cement 100% in 2002 – Dangote Group
It said in line with its rights, ensuring alignment with the Dangote Brand, as part of internal restructuring and for…
Dangote Industries opens up on Kogi Assembly fire outbreak
Dangote Industries Limited has reacted to a circulating Press Statement issued by the Kogi State Government, wherein the former was…
Photos: Victims of Yahaya Bello’s invasion of Dangote Cement Obajana
Destruction of the company’s assets, wounding of with gunshots, and violation of the fundamental human rights of staff and commuters…
Yahaya Bello’s “ta ta ta ta” at Dangote Cement, Obajana
Dr Festus Adedayo, journalist and lawyer writes that now, the ongoing spat between Yahaya Bello, with the Kogi State government…
Kogi govt seals fake church, frees scores of captives
It was gathered that a number of deaths have been recorded at the prayer house, including pregnant women and others…
Kogi govt. detains 2 first class traditional rulers
The recent resurgence of recent crisis in the area occurred as a result of an alleged murder of an Bassa…
Kogi gives reasons for delay in March pensions
By Stephen Adeleye The Kogi Government on Sunday gave explanation on the delay in the payment of March pensions to…
Kogi govt asks residents not to eat cow meat for 1 week
Kogi State government says there is the possibility that the cows ingested poisonous substances while grazing.
Globacom speaks on N300m tax controversy with Kogi govt
KGSIRS had on March 22 sealed the Lokoja Office of Glo Mobile and that of Airtel over alleged Tax Liabilities…
Gunmen invade Kogi police station, one killed
Kogi government said two motorcycles, arms, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the gunmen who were forced to flee as…
Kogi govt faults NLC on implementation of minimum wage
The Head of Service of Kogi, Mrs Hannah Odiyo has called on labour unions in the State not to jeopardize…
Yahaya Bello restates commitment to rural development
Richard Elesho Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, has restated the commitment of his government to the development of infrastructure in…
Kabba attack: Majority of escaped prisoners re-arrested – Kogi govt
The kogi State Government says majority of prisoners who escaped from the Kabba Custodial Centre following attack on the facility…
Account freezing: Kogi to drag EFCC to court
The Kogi State Government has drawn the battle line with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, vowing to drag…
Fierce gun battle as hunters rescue 28 hostages from kidnappers in Kogi
Twenty eight hostages, including four children, were rescued after a gun battle between Kogi government-backed local hunters and their abductors…
Bread tax: Kogi govt fires Perm. Sec. Usman Ibrahim query
A top official of the Kogi State Government is in trouble over his involvement in a controversial tax regime on…
Kogi govt. confirms levies on bread
Kogi State Government has confirmed its recent directive on bakery levies in the State.
#EndSARS protest: Kogi Govt sets up committee to assess damage to properties
As normalcy returns to Lokoja, the Kogi State capital following #EndSARS protests, the State government has inaugurated a committee to…
As Kogi prepares for LG Poll
Aside the grave economic situation that has sparked protests across the country, the issue of Local Government elections is perhaps…
Why US shouldn’t impose visa ban on me, Kogi – Yahaya Bello
The Kogi State Government has said it protested the visa ban imposed on its officials by the United States over…
Tax default: Kogi Govt seals Union Bank premises
Richard Elesho/ Lokoja For allegedly refusing to settle a tax overhang of N147.3 million, the Kogi State Government has shut…
Kogi to reopen schools August 10
The Kogi State Government has said schools in the State will reopen for exit students on Monday, 10th August.
Kogi to inaugurate Squadron on Coronavirus
The Kogi State Government has constituted a Squadron to help tackle Coronavirus and Lassa Fever to ensure the prevention and…
Coronavirus: Kogi civil servants to work from home
Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Kogi State Government has decided to excuse civil servants from work and…
Kogi orders ex-political appointees to return operational vehicles
The Kogi State Government has reiterated its directive to the immediate past political appointees to return operational vehicles and other…
Kogi fingers external collaborators in Tawari attacks
The Kogi State Government has warned that “stern measures” will be taken to “neutralize those behind the attack on defenseless…
Kogi rescues 39 abandoned babies
The Kogi State Government has rescued 39 babies abandoned by their mothers and prosecuted 15 child abuse offenders within the…
Fear grips workers, as Kogi Govt orders submission of election results in wards
In a move critics have described as a witch-hunt, the Kogi State Government has directed civil servants, notably heads of…
Kogi Govt. opens up on herdsmen attack at motor park
The Kogi State Government has debunked the allegation of an attack by herdsmen at Big Joe motor park in Lokoja…