Court restrains EFCC from arresting, detaining ex-governor Yahaya Bello
A High Court sitting in Lokoja on Wednesday restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting, detaining and prosecuting former governor Yahaya […]
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NDLEA arrests pregnant woman, widow over N3.2m counterfeit cash, lethal illicit substance
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a commercial bus conveying N3.2million counterfeit cash. This is […]
Kogi Govt signs N29 bn contracts for erosion control
The Kogi State Government on Tuesday, signed contracts worth over N29 billion for control of gully erosion in three communities across the state. […]
Kogi community jubilates as Oba’s wife delivers triplets 17 years after waiting
The people of Apata in Oworo District, Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi went into jubilation on Monday when their queen finally delivered a set […]
Kogi residents to pay higher for bread as bakers increase prices
Kogi State residents are to pay more for bread as bakers called off their four-day old strike and increased prices of the essential commodity […]
Kogi Govt vows to flush out all criminal in the state
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo has vowed that his administration would flush out all criminal elements in the state. Ododo said this on Friday […]
Heroic homecoming: Mammoth crowd welcomes Yahaya Bello in Okene
Ex- Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Monday received a heroic welcome from a huge crowd in his country home, Okene, after his eight […]
Lokoja agog as Ododo takes over from Gov. Bello
The Lokoja Metropolis went agog on Saturday as Alhaji Usman Ododo took over the mantle of leadership from Yahaya Bello as Governor of Kogi. […]
Ododo will deliver good governance in Kogi – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed confidence of President Bola Tinubu led administration on the ability of the newly inaugurated Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, […]
Ododo’s inauguration: Kogi police warn thugs, criminals to steer clear of venue
The Police command in Kogi on Friday warned political thugs and criminals to steer clear of the venue of Saturday’s inauguration of the Governor-elect, […]
Yahaya Bello presents 40 SUV cars, 25 ambulances to lawmakers, Judges
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Friday presented 40 SUV cars and four Hilux vans to the state’s lawmakers and judges. He also presented […]
Kogi governorship election: Accept defeat in good faith – Group tells SDP
Women and youth groups in Kogi on Saturday pleaded with the Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alh. Muritala Yakubu-Ajaka to accept […]
Gunmen attack residence of Kogi INEC REC in Lokoja
Suspected gunmen on Friday attacked the residence of the Kogi Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Hale Longpet, in Lokoja, […]
Military beefs up security at INEC office in Lokoja following siege by mob
The military has beefed up security around INEC’s headquarters in Lokoja on Wednesday following a siege laid on the premises by a mob. Commissioner […]
Angry mob invades INEC office in Lokoja, denies staff entry
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi State was besieged on Wednesday morning by a mob that […]
INEC presents certificates of return to Kogi Governor-elect, Usman Ododo, deputy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday presented certificates of return to the Kogi Governor-Elect, Usman Ododo and his Deputy, Joel Salifu. Ododo […]
INEC says 2m voters registered to vote in Kogi guber poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said two million registered voters are expected to vote in the Saturday off-cycle governorship election in Kogi. […]
Kogi 2023: New Lokoja ‘ll emerge in 4 years – Dino Melaye
Sen. Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Saturday’s Kogi governorship poll has pledged to rebuild the state in four years […]
Kogi guber poll: INEC begins staff deployment, distribution of sensitive materials to LGAs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday began the deployment Ad hoc staff and distribution of sensitive materials to the various local government […]
SDP Campaign DG escapes death as police, thugs engage in gun battle in Kogi
Kogi State Police Command has confirmed that Sheikh Ibrahim, the Director-General, Social Democratic Party (SDP) Campaign Council, is alive. The state Police Commissioner, Mr […]