We’ll sue Kogi governor over discriminatory comment if…, Says NEPWHAN Coordinator
The Network of People living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN), says the governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello’s comment on HIV/AIDS, is a complete violation of […]
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Kogi: Family of murdered PDP women leader seeks justice, compensation
By Chimezie Godfrey The family of the murdered women leader of the People Democratic party (PDP) of Ochadamu, Ofu local government area of Kogi, has […]
Governors of Northwest, Kwara, Niger announce new security measures
Governors of states in the Northwest geopolitical zone, Kwara and Niger States met Wednesday in Kaduna to review the security situation in their areas and […]
PDP had no candidate in Kogi Governorship Election , Court rules
A Kogi High Court sitting in Lokoja has voided the Sept. 3, 2019 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governoship primary, saying the party had no candidate […]
Court declares Dep. Gov. Achuba’s removal illegal, null, void
A Kogi High Court sitting in Lokoja has declared the purported removal of Elder Simon Achuba as the Deputy Governor by the state House of […]
Kidnappers release 10 victims in Kogi
Ten of the kidnap victims abducted in Kogi last week have been released, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP William Aya, has […]
Ex-Kogi Gov, Abubakar Audu’s Son, Muhammed arrested for alleged fraud
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested Muhammed Audu, son of the late Prince Abubakar Audu, a former governor of […]
Kogi devises new strategies to curb kidnapping, armed robbery
Following rising cases of kidnapping and armed robbery, Kogi state government, says it has devised new strategies to flush out the perpetrators and their collaborators. […]
Kogi governor warns MDAs against contract inflation, project padding
Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello has warned heads of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) and members of his cabinet against inflating costs of projects and contracts. […]
Bello suspends VC, Rector for disobeying directive on TSA
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has ordered the immediate suspension of the Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University, Ayangba and the Rector of Kogi State […]
1 dies, 3 injured as fire guts Fulani settlement in Kogi
One person died and three others sustained injuries when a Fulani settlement at Jingbe, Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi, was completely gutted by an […]
Kogi confirms 9 cases of lassa fever, 4 deaths
The Kogi State Ministry of Health has confirmed nine cases of Lassa fever with four deaths recorded since the outbreak of the deadly disease in […]
Kogi to secure $100m loan, creates Dept to coordinate funds from World Bank
Kogi State Government on Wednesday announced its intention to borrow $100 million to finance some projects that would quicken the socio-economic development of the state. […]
Kogi clashes: Senate urges FG to rehabilitate affected communities
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Wednesday has deliberated on a motion of “urgent need for rehabilitation of communities affected by communal clashes in Bassa […]
Kogi: Bello reappoints SSG, names commissioners- designate -See full list
Newly sworn in Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has reappointed the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade, Ph.D. Bello who has begun […]
Miyetti Allah tasks Bello on security in Kogi
The Fulani socio-cultural group, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has urged Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to continue to make security of […]
Kogi: APC congratulates Bello on 2nd term, assures of development
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, as he is being inaugurated for a second term in office […]
FMC Lokoja confirms 3 cases of lassa fever, records 1 death
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Lokoja in Kogi, has confirmed three cases of Lassa fever with one recorded death at the facility in the last […]
Cheating: DPR seals five petrol, gas stations in Kogi
The Department of petroleum Resources (DPR), Kogi office, has sealed three petrol filling stations for adjusting their pumps to dispense fuel below approved quantity. Mr […]
ULC condemns Tawari attack, says incident act of cowardice
The Kogo Council of the United Labour Congress of Nigeria (ULC) has condemned the recent attack on Tawari community in Kogi Local Government Area of […]
Kogi stakeholders should now agree on a mode of power rotation – Dr. Adeiza
Dr. Abdulrahman Musa Adeiza, is the President General of Ebira Peoples Association (EPA), he spoke on the political situation in Kogi State and the just […]
Trans Atlantic Centre to host family funfair 2020
By Chimezie Godfrey The Trans-Atlantic Centre (TAC) is set to host its second edition of family funfair, which is slated for Wednesday, 1st January, 2020. […]
Forum absolves INEC, blames police, politicians over violence in Kogi, Bayelsa
By Chimezie Godfrey The Forum of Chairmen of Nigeria Political Parties on Monday said security agents and politicians should be held responsible for the violence […]
Buhari awaits investigation report on murdered Kogi PDP Woman Leader
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he expects a scrupulous investigation into the heinous murder of Madam Achejuh Abuh, Woman Leader of the People’s Democratic Party […]
Bayelsa/Kogi Polls: Reversing trend of electoral travesty, By Olabisi Malik
The just concluded November 16 governorship election both Kogi and Bayelsa state was expected to provide an opportunity to improve on the 2019 general elections; […]