Tag: Kogi State
Police place politicians under surveillance
Kogi Police Command said on Monday that it had placed certain categories of politicians in the state under surveillance, as…
APC governorship aspirant, brother dies in auto crash
Abdul-Aziz Aliyu, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kogi State, as well as his brother, Salmanu…
Abducted Chinese workers freed
Three Chinese workers kidnapped by gunmen in central Nigeria’s Kogi state were released unhurt on Saturday, police said. “I can…
Policeman killed as gunmen abduct three Chinese in Kogi
Gunmen abducted three Chinese workers after a shootout that left a police officer dead in central Nigeria, police said Saturday.…
Gunmen kidnap three Chinese in Kogi
Gunmen have kidnapped three Chinese workers in central Nigeria, the latest such incident in the region, police said Saturday. “Three…
US missionary kidnapped in Kogi freed
An American woman kidnapped by masked gunmen in central Nigeria last month was released on Friday and handed over to…
N11bn Scam: Ex-Kogi Gov, Audu beats EFCC official in court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC said on Wednesday that former governor of Kogi state, Abubakar Audu, who it…
Masked gunmen kidnap American woman in Kogi
Masked gunmen in central Nigeria kidnapped an American woman doing missionary work, with ransom the suspected motive for the attack,…
Police rescue kidnapped Kogi LG director
The Kogi Police Command has rescued Alhaji Abdulazeez Ohere, Director of Local Government (DLG), Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi,…
PDP chieftain petitions I-G over attempt on his life
Chief Joshua Omuya, the Director of Finance, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abuja, has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr…
Kogi moves to stop Fulani herdsmen, communities clash
Kogi State Government said on Tuesday that steps were being taken to address the incessant clashes between Fulani herdsmen and…
Kogi immunizes 3 million persons against CSM
The Kogi Commissioner for Health, Dr Idriss omede, said on Saturday that about three million people were immunised against cerebro…
IPMAN acquires 1,000 hectares for N495bn refineries
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Monday announced its commitment to provide leadership in establishing private refineries.…
Gunmen kidnap Chinese in Kogi State
Gunmen kidnapped a Chinese national from his residence in central Nigeria’s Kogi state, police said on Wednesday, vowing to track…
Robbers not Boko Haram attacked troops in Kogi – Army
Brigadier-General Olajide Laleye, the director of army public relations has clarified that the “widely reported Boko Haram attack on troops…
Four soldiers hurt in Boko Haram ambush in Kogi
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen opened fire on a military convoy at the weekend in Kogi state, injuring four soldiers, a…
NDLEA destroys 4 cannabis farms
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kogi on Saturday destroyed four cannabis sativa (Indian hemp) plantations totalling 35…
Melaye eyes senatorial seat in Kogi
Dino Melaye, a former member of the House of Representatives, has declared his intention to contest election in the Senate…
Seven dead, three injured in Kogi auto crash
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Sunday in Lokoja confirmed the death of seven persons in a multiple road…
Majority Leader wants full financial autonomy for state assemblies
The Majority Leader of Kogi House of Assembly, Alhaji Yakubu Yunusa, has called for full financial autonomy for state legislative…
I sacked SUBEB chairman for dishonesty – Gov. Wada
Governor Idris Wada of Kogi on Thursday said he sacked the chairman and members of the State Universal Basic Education…
Dangote moves to crash cement prices
The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote said that nine million tonnes of cement have been released into the…
Child, 7 others die in road accident
The Sector commander of the Federal Roads Safety Commission in Nigerian central state of Kogi, Mr. Godwin Omiko has confirmed…
Idris Wada dissolves cabinet
Governor Idris Wada of Kogi state on Wednesday sacked all his commissioners. Mr Jacob Edi, Special Adviser to the Governor…
Kogi Speaker’s Children Kidnapped
Suspected kidnappers abducted two of the children of the Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Alhaji Momoh-Jimoh Lawal. The…
Lecturer, 4 other suspects paraded as Boko Haram members
Nigeria’s Department of State Services said it uncovered a Boko Haram cell in the central Nigerian state of Kogi and…
Outrage Over Killing Of Festus Iyayi
Outrage has greeted the killing, yesterday, of former President of the Academic Staff Union of University, ASUU, Professor Festus Iyayi,…
Elders Warn Kogi state against N20bn bond
The Elders Forum in the central Nigerian state of Kogi has warned the state Government against ongoing efforts to secure…
When Will The Marginalisation Of Kogi West Stop?
By Odunayo Joseph The endless journey of marginalization in Kogi State since its creation in 1991 (22 years ago) began…
Kogi deputy governor unhurt in road accident
Mr. Yomi Awoniyi, the Deputy Governor of the central Nigerian state of Kogi on Sunday escaped unhurt in an accident…