Tag: Kogi State
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…
My children using my letterhead for fraud – Kogi monarch cries out
Oba Ikusemoro alleged that some of his children are using his letterhead to seek financial assistance and approve appointments of…
Set up Amotekun now – Gani Adams tells Yahaya Bello
Adams noted that though Kogi State is peaceful, but there is a need to beef up security.
Producers increase price of ‘pure water’ in Kogi
The Association in Kogi had early last year increased the amount of a bag of pure water from N100 to…
6 dead, 17 injured in Kogi road crash
Kogi Command of FRSC said a total of 31 persons were involved in the accident which occurred at about 6am…
Kogi commissioner who escaped kidnappers breaks silence on attack
Mr Omofaiye, after the attack was said to have escaped with gunshot wounds when gunmen opened fire on his vehicle.
Yagba Fed. Constituency: PDP aspirant denies stepping down
Meseko described the rumour of his alleged step down as laughable and the handiwork of his political opponents.
Kogi repatriates 34 trafficked children to Plateau
The repatriated Children are between the age of nine and 19 years respectively.
Kogi: Group condemns Egbe, Odo Ere robbery attacks
“The attack on Access, First and UBA banks has again crippled economic activities and the attendant loss of life is…
‘How rampaging gunmen robbed 3 banks, killed 4 in Kogi’
Details provided by eye-witnesses indicated that the gang of robbers began their two - hour robbery spree at about 3.00…
Many feared killed as gunmen raid banks in Kogi
A terrified eye witness who abandoned his motorcycle to run for cover said someone was killed close to the spot…
COVID-19: Kogi launches mass vaccination campaign
Kogi has so far received a total of 220, 278 doses of AZ vaccine, and a total of 50,302 doses…
Kogi: Hunters nab 3 suspected kidnappers
The hunters raided the hideouts of criminals terrorizing Osara, Aku, Irepeni, Irapana communities along Okene-Lokoja highway.
DSS invites ex-commissioner over comments on Sheik Gumi
The environmentalist and former governorship aspirant had in a statement objected to Gumi tour of the Fulani settlements in the…
6 suspected kidnappers busted in Kogi
The suspects have been terrorising inhabitants of Oshokoshoko, Obajana and Akpata Communities along Kabba road.
Exam malpractices now criminal offence in Kogi – Commissioner
The Commissioner thanked the teachers for keying into the implementation of the Kogi State Education Law 2020,
Kogi paying monthly to defray N20bn bailout from Sterling bank – Commissioner
The Commissioner alleged that Sterling Bank opened the controversial fixed deposit account without the knowledge of the state.
Kogi upgrades, grades 73 traditional rulers (full list)
No single stool was graded/upgraded in Idah local government area.
Kogi demands apology from EFCC over frozen N20B
EFCC on Friday told the court that it was no longer pursuing the case after the state government had given…
N19bn bailout: EFCC withdraws suit against Kogi State
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday, granted a motion by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking…
Gunmen in multiple abductions in Kabba, Lokoja
In the ancient town of Kabba where there have been series of kidnappings in the last month, the rampaging gunmen…
Ayuba, Ohinoyi remanded for harboring jailbreak suspects in Kogi
Two suspects, Enesi Ohinoyi, 43 and Ayuba Adeiza, 33 have been remanded by Lokoja Chief Magistrate Court, for allegedly aiding,…
N20B Kogi salary loan diverted, EFCC moves for forfeiture
The EFCC which got wind of the money and was suspicious is now seeking a court order to freeze it…
APC media team heaps praises on Yahaya Bello
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Media Team of FGN/UBE Project Inspection, has commended Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi for his…