Tag: Kogi State
Kogi massacre: 25 victims killed by bandits buried
Akpa described the attack as barbaric and wicked given the way and manner the bandits unleashed mayhem on his people.
19 dead in Kogi militiamen, bandits’ war
Retired Commodore Jerry Omodara, Special Adviser on Security to Gov. Usman Ododo confirmed the incident on Friday. He said the…
Three docked for robbing varsity students in Kogi
The suspects were arrested and arraigned for terrorising student communities of Adakolo, Felele, Bassa Village and Crusher suburb areas of…
Pastor docked for extortion, impersonating Kogi DSS Director
Obaje, according to charges filed against him in court," fraudulently obtained the sum of three hundred thousand Naira (N300,000) from…
Kogi: Okun people express confidence in Gov Ododo
Okun is not known for ethnic sentiments. Our judgment is based on who will deliver good governance. The Government of…
Inside Yahaya Bello’s unprecedented 8-year reign and achievement as Kogi governor
Here, we present some of the key achievements of the Bello's administration in critical sectors of the state to silence…
Insecurity: Bandits collect taxes in Kogi, group cries out to Tinubu
The statement added that the onslaught by bandits, who invaded the communities as herders, had killed farmers and destroyed farmlands…
Bus passengers, Catholic Priests regain freedom from kidnappers in Kogi, Plateau
The 14 passengers abducted while traveling in two buses in Inyenle and Ogugu in the Olamaboro Local Government Area of…
‘Gegemu’ herbal concotion knocks 65-year-old man, 1 other dead in Kogi
While Okiribo, and Omo-Folorunsho died, one Shola Pempe and another youth were hospitalized at ECWA hospital, Makutu.
New dawn in Kogi as Ododo takes over from Yahaya Bello
Already, Lokoja, the Kogi State capital is agog as guests flood into the town from all parts of the country…
Kogi: Omokri makes case for gov-elect, Ododo
Reno Omokri, a socio-political activist, has backed the decision of the Kogi State Governor-elect, Usman Ododo to kneel before his…
Gunmen kill abducted Priest in Kogi after collecting N1m ransom
Musa was said to have been killed on Tuesday night after the gunmen collected N1 million ransom from his family.
Gunmen abduct Islamic Cleric, brother in Kogi
The cleric and others were conveying the corpse of the Chief Imam of Ayegunle Gbede, Sheikh Musa Olorunkemi, from Lokoja,…
Fuel subsidy protest: Police engage labour leaders in Kogi
The meeting was aimed at appealing to the Labour Union in Kogi State to conduct themselves within the context of…
Yahaya Bello reaffirms commitment to ensuring security in Kogi
Bello gave the assurance when the new Commander of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Lokoja, Brig. -Gen. Haruna…