Kogi Rep Shares ₦1bn Food Items to Constituents for Christmas
Hon. Leke Abejide launches annual Christmas food distribution worth ₦1 billion to widows and constituents across Yagba Federal Constituency, a gesture sustained for nine years. Read more.
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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.
Terrorist Mastermind of 2012 Church Massacre Arraigned
The DSS has finally arraigned Abdulmalik Obadaki, the suspected mastermind behind the 2012 Deeper Life Church attack in Kogi that killed 19 worshippers. He faces terrorism charges. Read the full details of the case.
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.
Kogi Bandit Attacks Force Suspension of Church Activities
The Obaro of Kabba and CAN have suspended all church services in Kabba/Bunu LGA, Kogi State, due to credible threats of bandit attacks. This follows recent kidnappings and a church invasion.
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.
Bandits abduct 9 in Kogi, including mother and children
Armed bandits stormed a Kogi community, kidnapping nine people. A mother and her three children were among the victims. Read the full report 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.
ADC Suspends 15 Members, Names Abejide Patrons' Chair
The Nafiu Bala-led ADC faction suspends 15 members for anti-party activities, disowns state congresses, and appoints Rep. Leke Abejide as Board of Patrons Chairman. Read the latest.
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.
Ex-staff returns to old office, questions career stagnation
A Nigerian man's TikTok post about finding his former colleagues in the same roles after 5 years sparks a debate on career growth, fear of failure, and comfort zones. Read the full story and reactions.
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.
Major Arms Cache Recovered in Kogi, Says Gov Ododo
Kogi Governor Usman Ododo credits President Tinubu's security reforms for a major arms recovery in Lokoja. The haul includes dozens of rifles and hundreds of ammunition rounds. Read more.
Ododo Recovers Arms Cache, Vows Anti-Terror War
Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo announces recovery of major arms cache in joint security operation. He vows total war on terror following meeting with President Tinubu. Read details.
Kogi Attack: 4 Bandits Killed, 13 Kidnapped in Ayetoro Kiri
Kogi State Government confirms bandits' attack on Ayetoro Kiri. Local hunters neutralised 4 assailants. 13 persons kidnapped, rescue operation ongoing with Army, Police, and DSS.
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.
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.
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