N1bn Food Items Distributed to Kogi Widows for Christmas
Hon. Leke Abejide flags off N1 billion food distribution to widows and constituents in Yagba, Kogi State. The annual gesture includes rice, garri, and wrappers for festive support.
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Police Inspector Commits Suicide in Niger State Custody
A Police Inspector attached to Niger State Government House has reportedly died in detention after arrest for alleged arms dealing with bandits. This is the second such incident in a week.
Ayere Kingdom's Asiwaju I Defects to APC in Kogi
Prince Olatunji Olusoji, the Asiwaju I of Ayere Kingdom, has formally joined the APC in Kogi State, pledging to mobilise support for Governor Ododo's administration. Read about this major political shift.
Kogi CP Commends NHRC for Upholding Rights
Kogi State Police Commissioner Naziru Bello Kankarofi has commended the National Human Rights Commission for its sustained advocacy. He emphasized the need for synergy to protect citizens' rights.
Kogi Commissioner Boosts Tinubu/Ododo 2027 with Cash, Empowerment
Kogi Finance Commissioner Asiru Idris has launched the Tinubu/Ododo 2027 continuity campaign with massive cash disbursements and empowerment items in Yagba East LGA. Read details of the multi-million naira support.
Bandits Kill 2, Abduct 10 in Kogi Attack
Gunmen killed two and kidnapped ten in Olle-Bunu, Kogi. Community leaders demand urgent security overhaul. Read the full report and calls for action.
Kogi Poly sacks officer over s3xual misconduct
Kogi State Polytechnic terminates staff for s3xual molestation, demotes deputy registrar for negligence. Council also approves promotions for 583 staff. Read the full report.
FUL Student Dies After Snake Bite in Kogi
The Federal University Lokoja community is grieving after Favour, a 200-level Biotechnology student, died from a snake bite. Read the full story and the SUG's call for safety.
Expert Calls for Better Funding, Training for Nigeria Police
Police Supernumerary Chief Superintendent Olatokunbo Edun urges the government to fund and equip the Nigeria Police Force to global standards, citing her positive experience with Chinese police.
Nine Kidnapped in Kogi, Residents Seek Air Surveillance
Gunmen abducted nine persons in Kogi's Olamaboro LGA, including a family heading to a burial. Residents urge deployment of drones and police helicopters for rescue. Read more.
Mother, 3 Children Among 9 Abducted in Kogi Attack
Armed men storm Inele-Ugoh village in Kogi, kidnapping nine. Residents plead for aerial surveillance as ground troops search forests. Read more on the security crisis.
Enugu Denies Report of Ceding Border Town to Kogi
Enugu State Government refutes false online claims that Ette community was ceded to Kogi by the National Boundary Commission. Officials urge calm and dismiss the report as fake news.
Nine Kidnapped in Kogi, Residents Seek Aerial Surveillance
Armed bandits abducted nine people, including a mother and her three children en route to a burial, in Kogi's Olamaboro LGA. Residents plead for drones and police helicopters to aid ground troops in the search. Read more.
Police Officer Fatally Shoots Himself During Arms Audit in Niger
DSP Abdullahi Isah dies after shooting himself during a routine arms audit in Minna. The officer was under investigation for illegal ammunition dealings. Full details inside.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Dies During Meeting in Abakaliki
Assistant Commissioner of Police Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola tragically slumped and died during a management meeting in Ebonyi State. Get the full details on this shocking incident.
Kidnapping Attempt in Kogi Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
A kidnapping attempt on Ejule-Olamaboro Road, Kogi, turned fatal as bandits opened fire, causing a crash. One confirmed dead, two rescued. Security operatives are on the trail.
4 Bandits Neutralised in Kogi Community Attack
Kogi State confirms local hunters killed 4 bandits during an attack on Ayetoro-Kiri. 13 persons were abducted. Security forces are on the trail. Read more.
Police Hunt Officers Still Escorting VIPs, Deploy Task Force
Nigeria Police Force begins nationwide enforcement of President Tinubu's order withdrawing police escorts from VIPs. A special task force monitored Lagos with plans to extend checks across all states. Read more.
Ex-Senator Isa Abonyi Obaro Dies, Natasha Mourns
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan announces the death of her predecessor, Isa Abonyi Obaro, a Second Republic lawmaker. Read tributes and his political legacy.
Stakeholders Fine-Tune Plan to Recruit 50,000 Police Officers
Key agencies meet to ensure a transparent, tech-driven recruitment of 50,000 police officers, emphasizing federal character and gender inclusivity. Follow the process here.
PSC Plans Recruitment of 50,000 Police Officers
The Police Service Commission has held a stakeholders meeting to plan the transparent, technology-driven recruitment of 50,000 new police officers, emphasizing Federal Character and gender inclusivity. Learn the details.
70 Years of Women in Nigerian Police Force Celebrated
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and top officials honor Nigerian policewomen's 70-year legacy of courage and service, urging more women to join the force. Read the inspiring details.
Kogi LG Bans Vigils, Imposes 7pm-6am Curfew
Omala LGA in Kogi State declares a strict dusk-to-dawn curfew across all 11 wards, banning all-night vigils. Read the full details and security measures announced by the chairman.
Natasha Akpoti is Nigeria's Most Searched in 2025
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan leads Google's 2025 Year in Search for Nigeria. Discover the top trends in politics, entertainment, and culture that captured the nation's attention.
Kogi LG Declares Curfew, Restricts Religious Gatherings
Omala LGA in Kogi State enforces a 7 pm to 6 am curfew across all 11 wards, suspends public gatherings, and intensifies patrols due to security threats. Residents urged to comply.
Cashew Export Ban Threatens Mass Job Losses in Nigeria
Kogi cashew stakeholders warn a proposed ban on raw nut exports could collapse farms, cause massive unemployment, and cripple the agro-export sector. They urge government investment instead.
Stray Bullets Kill Two Protesters in Kogi Community
Two youths died after being hit by stray bullets fired by security operatives during a protest in Kogi's Irunda-Ile community. The clash followed a deadly bandit attack earlier that day. Read the full report.
4 Pupils Die in Kogi School Truck Accident
Tragedy strikes Egbolo, Kogi as a truck carrying schoolchildren plunges into a river. Four confirmed dead. Community mourns, calls for government action on road safety.
Bandits Kill Four in Kogi, Police Clash with Youths
Bandits attacked Irunda Ile in Kogi, killing two vigilantes. A clash between police and protesting youths resulted in two more deaths. Get the full details on the security crisis.
Troops Rescue 6 Ejiba Church Kidnap Victims
Nigerian Army troops have rescued six victims abducted from a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Ejiba, Kogi State. Read the full details of the successful joint operation here.
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