Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello to Run for Kogi Central Senate
Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello announces bid for Kogi Central Senatorial seat in 2027. Get the full details on his declaration and the political implications.
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Woman kills husband over second marriage, flees in Kogi
A woman in Okene, Kogi State, allegedly poisoned her husband after he took a second wife. The couple had been childless for nine years. Police are investigating.
Kogi woman accused of poisoning husband over new wife
Favour Odoba is accused of fatally poisoning her husband in Okene, Kogi, after he married a second wife who bore him a son. The suspect is on the run as the family speaks out.
Woman Accused of Poisoning Husband in Kogi
Favor Odoba is accused of poisoning her husband, Abdul Kadir Nagazi, after he married a second wife in Okene, Kogi State. The suspect is currently missing as police investigate.
Bassa Students Hail ADC Chieftain Usman Okai in Kogi
NABS in Kogi thanks ADC's Usman Okai for his commitment to student development. The chieftain also criticizes the state government over alleged financial mismanagement and lack of transparency.
Bassa Students Hail PDP's Austin Okai for Contributions
The National Association of Bassa Students in Kogi state has expressed gratitude to PDP chieftain Usman Okai Austin for his support and purposeful leadership. Read more about the visit and his political stance.
Intelligence-Driven Action Urged Against Human Trafficking
West African stakeholders call for urgent, coordinated action against human trafficking, highlighting its $150bn annual profit and 75% child victim rate. Learn about the regional strategy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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