Karimi Engages Constituents, Drums Support for Tinubu 2027
Senator Sunday Steve Karimi rallies Kogi West constituents for President Tinubu's 2027 re-election, addresses security, and pledges N3bn for Kabba-Egbe road. Read more.
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Masquerade Arrested for Harassing Muslim Girl in Kogi
A 19-year-old in masquerade attire was arrested for allegedly hugging and attempting to sexually abuse a Muslim girl in Kogi. Community leaders vow justice. Read more.
Kogi PDP Demands Extension of Election Timetable
The Kogi State PDP demands KOSIEC extend the LGA election timetable, citing unfairness. Chairman Gambo vows to contest and restore the party's grassroots dominance. Read more.
3 Freed Kogi Church Hostages Die After Ransom Payment
Three freed ECWA church worshippers die after abduction in Kogi. Community demands action as youths protest insecurity. Get the full story.
Natasha Unfazed by Bello's 2027 Senatorial Bid
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan dismisses former Governor Yahaya Bello's challenge for Kogi Central seat in 2027. She welcomes the contest, setting stage for a major political showdown. Read more.
Troops Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims in Kogi Forest
Nigerian Army troops have rescued five abducted victims and discovered decomposing bodies during a clearance operation in Kogi State. Get the latest details on the ongoing anti-kidnapping mission.
Ododo's 2026 New Year Message: Unity, Security, Prosperity
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo calls for unity and renewed commitment to security in his 2026 New Year address. He outlines plans for inclusive governance and economic growth. Read his full vision for the state.
Yahaya Bello to Challenge Natasha Akpoti for Kogi Central Senate
Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello announces his intention to contest the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in 2027, setting up a major clash with incumbent Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Wike Faction Sets Up 19-Member PDP Caretaker Committee in Lagos
PDP leaders initiate reconciliation amid factional crisis. Wike-backed NWC inaugurates Lagos caretaker committee as calls for party unity and potential 2027 support for Tinubu emerge.
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.
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.
PDP Bauchi: Calling Wike 'National Leader' is Illegal
Bauchi State PDP declares Nyesom Wike's 'National Leader' title unconstitutional, rejects eviction threats by his loyalists. Get the full details on the deepening party crisis.
Jigawa PDP Condemns Suspension of Sule Lamido
The Jigawa PDP chapter condemns the suspension of ex-Governor Sule Lamido from the party's BoT, calling it unjust and a threat to internal democracy. They demand immediate reversal.
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.
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.
INEC Mediates PDP Crisis Between Wike, Makinde Camps
INEC intervenes in PDP's deepening crisis, holding talks with rival factions led by Wike and Makinde-backed groups. The meeting aims to resolve parallel leadership threatening the party's legal standing.
Wike-Led PDP Faction Dissolves 14 State Excos
The Nyesom Wike-backed PDP Caretaker Committee has dissolved 14 state executives and announced fresh congresses for January 2026. Get the full list of affected states and details.
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.
PDP Faces Forced Alliances if Reconciliation Fails - Lamido
Former Governor Sule Lamido warns the PDP may be forced into political alliances if internal reconciliation fails. He reveals high-level talks with Obasanjo, Saraki to save the party.
Lamido Mulls Alliance, PDP Loyalists Reject Party
Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido hints at an alliance with an alternative party if PDP reconciliation fails. Loyalists, led by state chairman Babandi Ibrahim, seek a new political home amid national crisis.
Lamido: PDP Will Form Alliances if Reconciliation Fails
Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido warns that the PDP must reconcile or seek alliances for 2027. He criticises defections and tribal politics. Read the full details.
PDP Faction Plans Rival Convention, BoT Meets in Abuja
The Wike-backed PDP faction plans a rival national convention. The party's BoT meets in Abuja, pledging to restore confidence and conduct pending state congresses. Key decisions expected.
PDP Factions Led by Wike and Turaki Issue Counter-Disclaimers
The PDP crisis escalates as factions led by Nyesom Wike and Kabiru Turaki expel each other. Get the full details on the battle for the party's soul ahead of 2027.
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.
PDP expels Wike, Fayose, 9 others in major purge
The PDP has expelled FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and ex-governor Ayodele Fayose among 11 members. However, governors from Adamawa and Plateau states have rejected the decision, warning it could further polarise the party. Read the full details.
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