Tag: Kogi State
“I scaled the fence to escape,” Etsu Lokoja recounts how his palace was attacked
He stated that the Lokoja Local Government Area chairman and his security team came for an on-the-spot assessment that Saturday…
Gunmen kidnap councillor, 8 others in Kogi
A social media message claimed the victims were kidnapped overnight from different areas of the community. An eyewitness who didn't…
Kogi: Gunmen abduct 3 mourners, demand N50m
Although the journalist could not immediately be reached for details on the incident, a family friend said their abductors have…
Kogi: Ijumu LG reads riot act to herders
The security meeting, at the instance of the Council Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Haruna, directed that herders below the age of…
Kogi community pleads for infrastructure development
By Richard Elesho The people of Takete Ide, an agrarian community in MopAmuro Local Government, Kogi State, have embarked on…
FG okays Kogi’s bid for international airport
The Ododo Administration has considered it a top priority for Kogi State to have an International Airport and join the…
Kogi: Elulu of Mopa affirms commitment to peace, culture, infrastructure devt
By Richard Elesho/Kogi The Chairman MopAmuro Traditional Council and Elulu of Mopa, His Royal Majesty, Oba Muyiwa Ibeun, has confirmed…
Group cautions Kogi communities against selling land to Fulani herders
They noted that, though Bunu people are peace-loving, hardworking, tolerant, and highly hospitable, with no records of hostility toward any…
Empowerment of youths critical to Nigeria’s transformation – Kogi Commissioner
The potential of Nigeria’s youth is immense, and with the right guidance and support, they will become the force that…
Flood: N-HYPPADEC urges Kogi communities to relocate
Mr Sadiq Yelwa, Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, gave the advice at the palaces of the Atta Igala, HRM Alaji Matthew…
Minister of Steel Development distributes palliatives in Kogi
The symbolic distributions of the palliatives; 2,400 bags of rice and 1,200 bags of fertilizers — are in furtherance to…
Gunmen attack Kogi community, injure 3 hunters
When the unsuspecting residents of Takete Ide, a peaceful agrarian community in MopAmuro Local Government, got intelligence on the attack,…
1210 Aides: Oyiza hails Governor Ododo’s inclusive leadership style
Oyiza emphasized the significance of the appointments, saying, "This is a new dawn for Kogi State, and we must all…
Gunmen abduct Anambra Commissioner, wife, kill aide
The Commissioner was reportedly travelling to Abuja alongside his wife to attend the wedding ceremony of Adaora, the daughter of…
7 kidnapped victims regain freedom in Kogi
By Richard Elesho/Kogi The three kidnapped aides to of former Caretaker Chairman, Kabba Bunu LGA, Kogi State, Barr Zacchaeus Dare…