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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Kogi: No Negotiation with Bandits, ₦820bn Budget for 2026
Kogi State government declares zero-tolerance for bandit negotiations. Commissioner Kingsley Fanwo states the state has the capacity to confront criminals. Governor Ododo submits a ₦820.49 billion 'Budget of Shared Prosperity' for 2026.
Kogi West Endorses Ododo for Second Term
Political and traditional leaders in Kogi West endorse Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for a second term in 2027 and announce a new Zonal Security Joint Task Force to combat banditry. Read the full communique.
Ododo submits ₦820.49bn 2026 budget to Kogi Assembly
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo presents a ₦820.49bn budget for 2026, focusing on infrastructure and debt repayment. The budget marks a 35.7% increase from 2025. Read the full details and analysis.
Troops nab driver, seize 276kg cannabis in Kogi
Nigerian Army troops in Kogi intercept a vehicle with 306 parcels of cannabis, arrest fleeing driver. A major blow to drug networks linked to banditry. Read the full details.
Kogi Highway Gun Battle Leaves Travellers Stranded
A fierce gunfight between security forces and bandits on the Oshokoshoko-Obajana highway trapped commuters for hours. This incident follows a recent church attack in the state. Read details and public reactions.
Kwara Traditional Ruler Escapes Kidnappers' Den
The Ojibara of Bayagan, Alhaji Kamilu Salami, regains freedom after vigilantes attack kidnappers' hideout in Kwara forest. Read the full story of his escape.
Ohanaeze: Tinubu's Security Interventions Boost SE Safety
Ohanaeze Ndigbo praises President Tinubu for security improvements in Southeast Nigeria, warns of potential ISWAP incursions, and calls for local vigilante groups across 95 councils.
Kogi warns churches in crime-prone areas after attack
Kogi State government advises worship centers in vulnerable areas to reconsider services after armed men attacked Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, abducting pastor and congregants.
Bandits Attack Kogi Church, Kidnap Pastor and Wife
Suspected bandits attacked a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Ejiba, Kogi, kidnapping Pastor Orlando, his wife, and others. The state government has launched a manhunt.
Kogi Church Attack: Pastor, Wife, Members Kidnapped
Gunmen stormed Cherubim & Seraphim church in Ejiba, Kogi, kidnapping Pastor Orlando, his wife and members during Sunday service. Security agencies deploy helicopter for rescue operations.
Kogi Church Attack: Pastor, Wife, Members Kidnapped
Armed bandits stormed Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Kogi State, kidnapping pastor Orlando, his wife and several members during Sunday service. Read details.
Kogi Senator Natasha Threatens Colleague Over WhatsApp
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan publicly threatens Senator Osita Ngwu over deleted WhatsApp forum comments. Read the full political drama unfolding in Nigeria's Senate.
Army rescues 21 kidnapped passengers in Kogi
Nigerian Army confirms rescue of 21 passengers abducted along Obajana-Oshokoshoko road. Joint security operation engaged kidnappers in fierce gunfire. Read full details.
Kidnappers Demand ₦100m for Abducted Man in Kogi
A Nigerian family pleads for help after kidnappers abducted their relative along Obajana Road in Kogi State. The widow's son was traveling in an 18-seater bus when gunmen struck. Support needed urgently.
Christian Elders Task FG to Go After Bandits
Kogi East Christian Elders Forum demands decisive action against bandits, supports Trump's Nigeria designation as 'Country of Particular Concern'. Read full statement.
Kogi Kidnapping: N60m Ransom Demand for Mother
A Nigerian man shares heartbreaking update about his mother kidnapped in Kogi. Kidnappers demand N60 million ransom while victim suffers in captivity. Read full story.
Mother Abducted in Kogi During Abuja Bus Journey
A Nigerian man cries out after kidnappers abduct his mother in Kabba, Kogi state while she was traveling to Abuja by bus. The incident occurred on November 27, 2025. Read full details and public reactions.
Kogi Children Flee School Over Bandit Rumors
A Kogi mother shares how her children ran home from school amid bandit invasion rumors. Police deny the attack as parents react to the security scare. Read full details.
CSOs Petition EFCC Over Kogi LG Funds Diversion
Civil society groups uncover massive diversion of Kogi local government funds through Lokoja Voucher Scheme. EFCC receives petition demanding forensic audit and prosecution.
Corps Member Raises Alarm Over Bandit Attack in Kogi
A female corps member serving in Kogi State raises alarm after bandits attacked Kabba town near her PPA. Parents stormed school to retrieve children amid security concerns.
Dalung's TikTok Chat with Nigerian Bandit Reveals Motives
Former Sports Minister Solomon Dalung recounts chilling TikTok encounter with bandit who justifies killings. Bandit reveals readiness for negotiations amid security crisis.
ADC sacks Tinubu campaigner Abejide before 2027
African Democratic Congress expels Rep Leke Abejide for indiscipline as party vows to unseat President Tinubu in 2027 elections. Full details of the political showdown.
CAS confirms Tanzania in Nigeria's AFCON 2025 group
Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Guinea's appeal, affirming Tanzania's place in Group C with Nigeria, Uganda, and Tunisia for AFCON 2025 in Morocco.
Police Refute Bandit Invasion Rumors in Kogi
Kogi State Police Command denies fake news of bandit invasion in Zango, Crusher, and Felele communities. Authorities urge calm and warn against spreading false alarms. Report suspicious activities.
FG terminates 3 Kogi road contracts over delays
Federal Government terminates three road contracts in Kogi State due to contractor non-performance. Projects to be re-awarded as part of infrastructure development under Renewed Hope Agenda.
Air Force Officer Arrested for Transporting Weapons
Troops and NDLEA operatives detain an Air Force member, ACM Anas Muhammed Fakai, caught with firearms en route to Abuja. Investigation reveals police connections. Read the full report.
Air Force Officer Arrested with Weapons in Kogi
Nigerian troops arrest Air Force personnel ACM Anas Muhammed Fakai transporting illegal weapons to Abuja. Suspect claims police connections in shocking security breach.
Bandits kill 2 in Kogi community invasion
Suspected bandits invaded Aiyetoro Kiri in Kogi State, killing two residents. Local vigilantes prevented mass abduction of students. Security operations intensified.
EFCC to Probe Kogi Local Government Funds
The EFCC vows to investigate alleged diversion of Kogi LG funds following a youth protest. Groups demand transparency and accountability in grassroots governance.
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