Kogi State
15 Jan
His lifelong sojourn away from his ancestral home in Okunland in Kogi State creates the impression that he is actually a son-of-the-soil of Nigeria's former administrative capital, Lagos. Such assumptions will be tenable against the backdrop of the early dispersal of Nigerians from an "inland state" like Kogi, to different parts of the country for…
10 Jan
The Kogi State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has reiterated its resolve to punish all members who worked against the interest of the party in the November 11, 2023 governorship election in the state. The party also assured loyal members who staked their lives for the party to emerge victorious that they have…
10 Jan
Sequel to the harassment of some members of the National Assembly, who were part of the team that paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, at his office in Lokoja, six persons have been arrested on the order of the Governor. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Onogwu Muhammed…
8 Jan
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has removed His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isah Koto, the Ohimege-Igu Koton-Karfe, who until his removal was the Chairman, Lokoja/ Kogi Local Government Area Traditional. According to Governor Bello, who spoke during an extraordinary executive council meeting in Lokoja, said Mallam Saidu Akawo Salihu has been appointed…
8 Jan
As part of his yearly humanitarian activity, Nigerian singer, songwriter, Oluwajuwonlo Iledare professionally known as Jaywon has again impacted lives in Kogi State. This time around, the humanitarian train took its free health care for widows and orphans in Egbe community, Kogi State. Established to help ease the burdens of existence for widows and orphans,…
1 Jan
Alhaji Chogudo Ahmed, Clerk and Head of Legislative Service of Kogi House of Assembly, says Gov. Yahaya Bello’s investments on security is the state’s huge gain.
27 Dec 2023
Senator representing Kogi West Sunday Karimi, joined by the Elegbe of Egbe and Chairman, Yagba West Traditional Council, Oba Ayodele Irukera, on Monday performed the laying of the foundation stone on which the proposed army barracks in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government, Kogi State, will be built. Egbe is the border town between Kogi and…
21 Dec 2023
About 230,411 households are expected to receive the Federal Government’s N25,000 monthly as palliative for fuel subsidy removal in Kogi. The National Enrolment Manager, National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO), Hajiya Sadiya Abdullahi, said this when she spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the enrolment for targeted beneficiaries on Thursday in Lokoja. She…
20 Dec 2023
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it has deployed no fewer than use 800 personnel for highway patrol in Kogi as part of its Operation Zero Road Traffic Crash for the yuletide. The state FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Samuel Oyedeji, said this in a statement in Lokoja on Wednesday. He said that the operation…
19 Dec 2023
Ten persons have been arrested and 50 trucks impounded by the Kogi government over illegal mining. Speaking with pressmen on Monday, 18 December, 2023, Bashiru Gegu, commissioner of solid minerals and natural resources, said the arrest was carried out by the special task force on smuggling and related crimes. Gegu said the arrest is in…
18 Dec 2023
Veteran journalist and politician of note, Durosinmi Meseko, alongside five other new members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC), was sworn in as Deputy National Publicity Secretary (DNPS) of the ruling party on Friday, August 25, 2023. The events preceding the inauguration ceremony are better forgotten. The initial opposition to Meseko's…
13 Dec 2023
In a bid to complement the various efforts by both the Kogi State and Federal Governments to ease the hardship currently faced by the people of his senatorial district, Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi has requested the compilation of the list of 4,250 constituents towards assessment of the Federal Government palliatives. According to a…
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The Police Command in Jigawa has apprehended seven persons believed to be responsible for cattle theft in the north-western state. Its spokesperson, Lawal Shiisu, confirmed the development in a statement in Dutse on Wednesday. Shiisu said that two of the suspects were apprehended on Tuesday after a combined patrol team intercepted a vehicle carrying three…
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Over 1,000 cybercrime suspects from Africa have landed in INTERPOL's net following its recent joint major cybercrime operation with the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL), tagged Operation Serengeti. Nineteen countries in Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, South Africa, Cameroon and Algeria, participated in the operation between September and October. The others were Angola,…
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The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, launched a devastating air strike against terrorists in Kukawa, Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, on Wednesday in Abuja. Akinboyewa said the NAF fighter jets destroyed a gun truck and neutralised several…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Adamawa has intercepted smuggled Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at N18.5m. Also intercepted by the service in its operations along the Nigeria-Cameroon border in Adamawa and Taraba states within the past two months are five vehicles and two motorcycles. Mr H.K Ejibunu, the National Coordinator “Operation WhirlWind” of the…
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The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, continued on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, with the cross-examination of the third Prosecution Witness (PW3), Colonel Adebisi Adesanya (retd.). The cross-examination followed the testimony of the witness on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in which…
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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has canvassed an improved focus on non-oil exports to transform Nigeria’s economy for sustainable economic growth and development. Speaking at the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the MAN Anambra/Ebonyi/Enugu chapter in Enugu, with the theme: "Revitalising Nigeria's economy through manufacturing and non-oil export," its Chapter Chairman, Lady Ada…
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The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) has detained a self-acclaimed licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, Chinedu Ngwaka, for alleged fraud of N320 million. The FCID’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP. Aminat Mayegun, confirmed this in a post she shared on her X handle @mayegunAmina on Wednesday. She said that the police received a…
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Governor Alex Otti of Abia on Wednesday inaugurated Ofali Agwu Smart School to promote digital learning in the state. Otti said this during the inauguration of Ofali Agwu Smart School in Amaekpu Ohafia in Ohafia Local Government Area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project was facilitated by the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia…
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Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has launched the VGS—VIGISCOPE application, a new tool designed to enhance emergency reporting and response in schools nationwide. In a statement on Thursday, Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, revealed that Egbetokun introduced the app at the conclusion of a two-day seminar held from November 26 to…
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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) says the Port Harcourt Refinery Company Limited has not released any new purchase price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, National President of PETROAN, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the refinery, operated…