Tag: Kogi State
Kogi wins World Bank’s awards
The World Bank, in July 2021, commended Governor Yahaya Bello for refunding $4.63 million surplus funds under the Nigeria Erosion…
Kogi again: 9 family members die ‘mysteriously’
Four family members had also died after eating ‘Amala’ in Mopa town, headquarter of MopaAmuro LGA of Kohi at the…
FRSC confirms 8 dead, 2 injured in Kogi accident
An eyewitness said the tanker brake failed and that more people may have died.
Top Kogi traditional ruler Maigari of Lokoja dies at 80
Maigari of Lokoja was one of the longest serving traditional rulers in Kogi State having ascended the throne in 1992.
Again, massive floods take over Kogi communities
Exactly ten years after a massive flood submerged several communities in Kogi State, the waters have returned to wreak more…
Flooding: Commuters resort to canoes in Lokoja
Flooding covered the portion of the road at Ganaja village such that only by canoes that the commuters could cross…
Hoodlums ‘humiliate’ Kwakwanso in Kogi
The former Kano State Governor and leader of 'Kwakwansiya' political movement who was in Kogi to commission his campaign office…
Kogi: 2 kidnappers shot dead
According to reports, the kidnappers had been perpetuating havoc within the area and security operatives had been on their trail
Kogi: Groups drum support for Tinubu
National Secretary, SWAGA Hon. Bosun Oladele also asked Nigerians to join the Asiwaju train, to take their country to an…
Kogi attack: One expatriate killed, 2 abducted, 2 police, 2 drivers also dead
Gunmen had last week killed three policemen and five vigilantes also in the Ajaokuta, while three children were also abducted…
Gunmen abduct 3 children in Kogi, demand 100m ransom
It was gathered that the children, aged 5-9 were abducted from the steel township at about 8pm on Wednesday.
Sad day in Kogi: 3 policemen, 5 vigilantes shot dead
The security operatives were killed while on the trail of some suspects,
Kogi trends as Yahaya Bello’s projects flood social media
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has shared some of the projects initiated by his administration which has not been brought…
7 night travellers dead, 5 injured in Kogi crash
Richard Elesho Tears flowed freely at the scene of an accident which left seven persons dead and five others injured…
Covid-19: Rabiu jailed over Facebook posts on deaths in Kogi
Kogi State Epidemiologist said that as at the time of the Facebook posting, the death rate was normal contrary to…
‘How Catholic Priest Christopher Onotu was abducted in Kogi’
The gunmen had reportedly burgled the window and door to enter into Onotu's apartment and tormented him before he was…
Truck driver flees after crushing student in Kogi
Eyewitnesses at the scene of the accident said two other persons sustained injuries in the accident which occurred at 8.00a.m.
Just In: HYPPADEC board member Ozi Salami abducted in Kogi
Ozi Salami was said to be on his way to the Mosque for morning prayers, when the assailants whisked him…
UPDATED: Kidnapped MFM member regains freedom
Kogi Commissioner of Police, Edward Egbuka, noted that no ransom was paid to secure the release of the widow.
Kogi: Gunmen attack police station, kill 3 officers
Kogi Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP. William Ayah, confirmed the attack in a statement issued in Lokoja on Saturday…
‘Gov. Yahaya Bello doing wonders in Kogi’
Speaking on the 2023 presidential election, Fanwo said the country needs a leader like Gov. Bello who would bridge the…
Kogi buries poisoned cows, confirms ban on beef consumption
The government also directed residents of Lokoja to avoid consumption of beef for seven days, so as not to fall…
Kogi community gets NBC approval to establish radio station
The National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has approved and assigned frequency channel 88.3MHz to Akogba FM in Ekinrin-Adde, Ijumu local government…
Popular Kogi philanthropist David Onoja abducted
According to family source, Onoja was picked from his house around 10:30 am today Thursday by six gunmen dressed in…
Kogi: Gunmen demand N10m for 6 abducted travelers
Richard Elesho Gunmen have demanded N10 million as ransom to free six travelers abducted from a Benue Link bus traveling…
Kogi: Health workers threaten strike over percentage salary
Primary health workers in the Local Governments in Kogi said they have been collecting only 30 to 35 percent of…
Kogi blames salary delay on ‘worst FAAC allocation’ in 4 years
"While levels 7 and above in all MDAs, the pensioners as well as the Political Office Holders were paid 70%…
Kogi supermarket operator Ugochukwu Okpala abducted
The Police Public Relations Officer, SUPOL William Aya, confirmed the incident saying that Okpala was accosted, while entering her car
Yahaya Bello presents staff of office to 104 traditional rulers
31 first-class chiefs, 30 second-class chiefs as well as 43 third class chiefs totalling 104 were presented with their staff…
Kogi to concession Ejiba Rice Mill
At maximum capacity, the Rice Milling Plant located on 800 hectares in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Council, Kogi State is…