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Photos Of Kogi University Lecturer, Sarinus Kano Killed By Suspected Armed Robbers
Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have killed Dr. Sarinus Ettor Kabo, an associate professor of Law at the Prince Abubakar University Anyigba, (formerly Kogi State University).Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report but it was gathered that Kabo was shot dead ... -
Ex Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello Demanded EFCC To Interrogate Him In His Village – EFCC Boss, Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has revealed how he put a phone call across to Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, on the allegations of corruption against him.Olukoyede, who spoke in Abuja on Tuesday during an interactive session with newsmen, ... -
500 Lawyers Storm Supreme Court Over Planned Arrest Of Ex-kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello On Fraud
No fewer than 500 legal practitioners from across the country, yesterday, stormed the Supreme Court in protest against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s move to arrest the immediate past Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, over alleged fraud.The lawyers described EFCC’s approa... -
Jubilation As Security Forces In Kogi State Kill Suspected Drug Kingpin, Sumaila Ata (Summy)
A suspected drug kingpin, identified as Sumaila Ata, also known as Summy, met his demise in a confrontation with security agencies in Ajaka, Igalamela Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State.Confirmation of Ata's death was provided by Cosmas Ilemona Atabor, the Transition Chairman of the Loc... -
IGP Withdraws Policemen Attached To Wanted Ex Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the withdrawal of all police personnel attached to the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.The order was contained in the document with reference number: CB:4001/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.48/ 34The document said: “IG has ordere... -
BREAKING: EFCC Officially Declares Ex Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello Wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted for offences relating to economic and financial crimes.This was contained in a notice posted on the commission’s official Facebook page on Thursday.The notice read, “ The public is h... -
Drama as Kogi Governor Ododo Sneaks Yahaya Bello Out of Abuja Home to Avoid EFCC Arrest
The incumbent Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo, has snuck away the embattled ex-governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, from his Abuja residence, according to The Cable.Ododo arrived at the residence following a heavy security crackdown on Wednesday, by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Cri... -
Court Restrains EFCC From Arresting, Detaining, Prosecuting Ex Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello
A High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, has restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from infringing on the fundamental human rights of Alhaji Yahaya Bello, former Kogi State Governor.In a two hour judgment delivered on Wednesday, at the High Court 4 and presided over by Hon. Jus... -
EFCC Reportedly Barricades Kogi Ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello’s House In Abuja Amid N84b Fraud Case
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have reportedly barricaded the house of the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello in Wuse, Abuja.Gistmania reports that the EFCC siege is coming days after the former governor held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu,... -
Nigerian Navy Intercepts 620 Kilograms Of Cannabis In Kogi State
In a significant drug bust, the Nigerian Navy Ship Luguard has successfully intercepted 620 kilograms of cannabis sativa, commonly known as Indian hemp, in Kogi State. The operation led to the arrest of one suspect, with another fleeing the scene.Commodore Moses Epelle, Commander of the Nigerian Na... -
NDLEA Arrests Pregnant Woman, Over N3.2m Counterfeit Cash, Cannabis Worth Millions In Kogi
In a series of coordinated operations across multiple states, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted significant amounts of counterfeit currency and illicit substances, leading to the arrest of several suspects.According to Femi Babafemi, the spokesperson for the anti-drug... -
Former Kogi Governor’s Son, Hon. Mohammed Idris Slumps And D!es After Eid Prayer in Abuja
A former member of the House of Representatives from Kogi State, Hon. Mohammed Idris, is d+ad.The ex-lawmaker, who was the son of a former Governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris, sl¥mped and di£d in his residence shortly after returning from the Eid-el-Fitr prayer in Abuja on Wednesday, April 10, ... -
Devastating Rainstorm Renders Over 1000 Homeless in Iyara Community, Kogi State
Iyara community, situated at the heart of Ijumu Local Government Area in Kogi State, is reeling from the aftermath of a ferocious rainstorm that wreaked havoc, leaving more than 1000 residents homeless.Reports indicate that the destructive storm struck on Monday night, mercilessly tearing through o... -
Joyous Celebration As Olori Of Apata In Kogi Gives Birth To Triplets After 17-Year Wait
The air was filled with jubilation in the Apata community of Oworo District, Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi State, as residents celebrated the long-awaited arrival of triplets to the royal family of Oba Fredrick Balogun and his wife, Olori Teniola-Faith.The joyous news came in the early hours o... -
VIDEO: Lady Raises Alarm Over Outbreak of Hemorrhagic Fever Which Has Killed One in Kogi State
An X user has cried out over the outbreak of hemorrhagic fever in Kogi state.The X user who shared a video of health workers taking away the corpse of the deceased, further revealed that those who came in contact with the student who died have been isolated. The Lady wrote on her X page while shari... -
How Suspected Herdsmen Invade Kogi Community Killed Over 30 Persons
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen invaded the Agojeju-Odo community in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing scores.It was gathered that the gun-wielding men stormed the community in the early hours of Friday, April 5, 2024, and opened fire on residents. According to reports, over 30 cor... -
Court Remands Four Suspects Over Alleged Robbery, Fraud, Impersonation In Kogi
A Chief Magistrate Court in Lokoja has remanded three suspected thieves who were terrorising the student communities of Adakolo, Felele, Bassa Village and Crusher suburb areas of Lokoja, Kogi State capital.They were arrested in connection with the recent attacks on the Student-populated communities... -
Thirteen Passengers Burnt To Death As Truck Rams Into Abuja-bound Bus In Kogi (Video)
A devastating auto crash in Kogi State has left a trail of tragedy, claiming the lives of 13 individuals and leaving two others injured, according to a statement by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday.The Sector Commander of the Kogi FRSC, Mr. Samuel Oyedeji, revealed that the fatal acci... -
Abuja And Kogi Thrown into Total Darkness as Power Station Collapses
Some areas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and some areas in Kogi State are currently in blackout due to technical glitches.They are both under the coverage of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC).On Tuesday, the AEDC informed its customers in Zamani Estate, Abacha Road M... -
Uniformed Policeman Captured on Camera Hiding During Kogi Bank Robbery (Video)
In a daring and brazen attack, a group of notorious armed robbers struck two commercial banks in Anyingba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State on Thursday, March 7th. The robbers, armed to the teeth, stormed the banks, sending civilians and bank staff into a panic as they shot sporadically i... -
VIDEO: Two Person Killed As Gunmen Attack Multiple Banks In Kogi
Unknown gunmen, on Thursday, attacked several banks in the busy town of Aiyingba, Kogi State.According to a now viral video, residents and motorists were seen running for safety as gunshots rented the air.Security personnel were also seen exchanging gunfire with the armed robbers.It was gathered th... -
VIDEO: Heavily Armed Robbers Attack Two Commercial Banks in Kogi
A group of notorious armed robbers att@cked two commercial banks in Anyingba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi state on Thursday, March 7. The robbers stormed the banks, shooting sporadically into the air.Security operatives however swiftly swung into action and engaged the criminals in a serio... -
BREAKING: Terrorists Kidnap Chinese Engineer, Kill Civil Defence Officer In Kogi
On Thursday morning, a group of alleged terrorists abducted a Chinese national employed as a road engineer and fatally wounded a member of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Obangede community of Kogi State, located in North Central Nigeria.Obangede is in the Okehi Local Go... -
EFCC Arrests 48 Suspected Internet Fraudsters, Herbalist In Kogi
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested forty-eight suspected internet fraudsters and herbalists.The suspects were arrested for offences bordering on conspiracy and obtaining under false pretence in Lokoja, Kogi State capital.According to the ant... -
How Nigerian Troop Rescue 10 Kidnapped Passengers In Kogi
The Nigerian Army successfully rescued 10 passengers who were kidnapped while traveling from Calabar to Abuja aboard a Peace Mass Transit Bus. The rescue operation took place in Kogi state, specifically in Ogugu Community along the Enugu-Kogi Road in Olamaboro Local Government Area.According to Maj... -
Police Debunk Reports Of Abduction Of Nine Passengers In Kogi
The Kogi State Police Command has debunked media reports that nine passengers were kidnapped along Oshokoshoko, Kabba-Obajana-Lokoja road in the state.Speaking on Tuesday, the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), SP William Ovye Aya said the kidnap of nine passengers as reported by s... -
9 Jehovah Witnesses Traveling For Church Event Kidnapped in Kogi, N30m Ransom Demanded
Nine travellers on Kabba-Lokoja Road in Kogi State have been kidnapped.Those kidnapped include two women, four men and two female students.The incident occured last Saturday about 4:30p.m., when tahe passengers who were travelling from Kabba to Lokoja for a church convention were stopped and whiske... -
Bus Passengers, Catholic Priests Regain Freedom From Kidnappers In Kogi, Plateau
The 14 passengers abducted while traveling in two buses in Inyenle and Ogugu in the Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State and two missionaries kidnapped at the Parish Rectory of Saint Vincent De Paul Parish in Fier, Catholic Diocese of Pankshin, Plateau State have regained freedom from thei... -
2 Persons Dead, 2 Hospitalised After Consuming Herbal Concoction In Kogi
At least two persons have been reported dead and two others hospitalised after excessively consuming self-made herbal drinks in Kogi.The sad incident occurred on Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, when the four of them decided to experiment on combining some fruits and roots in Isanlu, Yagba East Local Gover... -
How Generator Fumes Kill 2 Kogi Polytechnic Students In Kogi
Two students of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, have died after reportedly inhaling fumes from a generator.The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya confirmed this in a telephone interview on Thursday evening.Aya disclosed that the victims were identified as Bilikisu T... -
Kogi Immediate Past Gov. Yahaya Bello Charged With Corruption & Diversion Of N80 Billion
EFCC has charged former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello with corruption, a few days after he completed his tenure, he was charged with corruption involving diversion of over N80 billion.Mr Bello handed over to his successor, Usman Ododo, after eight years in office on 27 January and, days later, w... -
Economic Hardship: "We Are Dying Of Hunger" – Beggars In Kogi Cry Out
Beggars in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, have cried out over the declining rate of assistance from members of the public.The beggars described their condition of living as “terrible” and unbearable.Speaking at the popular old market in Lokoja, a beggar, who identified himself as Malam Abubaka... -
Kogi Police Rescues Driver Among Kidnapped Passengers As Kidnappers Demand N15m From Victim
The Tactical team of the Nigeria Police have rescued Godwin Oniovosa, the driver of one of the two buses involved in the kidnapping incident at Inele Eteke, in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State.The incident happened on Saturday, February 3rd, 2023, at about 3 pm as kidnappers hijacked t... -
Women Who Don't Respect Their Husbands Give Birth To Yahoo Boys & Hook-Up Girls' -Kogi Man Says
One Dauda Abdulfatai, aka Abdulfattah El-Okene, has said that women who don't respect their husbands give birth to Yahoo boys and hook-up girls. Recall that Dauda, from Kogi State, set out to iron for 200 hours but stopped at 142 hours after surpassing the current Guinness World Record holder ... -
'Obey The Ex Governor’s Office Than Mine, If I Give You An Order Ignore It'- Kogi Gov. Ododo Tells Residents
The Lokoja Metropolis went agog on Saturday as Usman Ododo took over the mantle of leadership from Yahaya Bello as Governor of Kogi State. Mr Ododo and Joel Salifu were sworn in as governor and deputy governor by the state's Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Majebi.In a video going round the interne... -
Moment New Kogi Deputy Governor Prostrates For Yahaya Bello & His Wife During Swearing-In Event
Kogi State's newly sworn-in Deputy Governor, Salifu Joel Oyibo, took a humble stance before the immediate past governor, Yahaya Bello, during the official swearing-in ceremony held on Saturday, January 28, 2024.Following the administration of the oath by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice J... -
Retired Soldier, Civilian Arrested By Nigerian Navy Ship Lugard With Illicit Substance In Kogi
A retired soldier and a civilian have been apprehended by the Nigerian Navy Ship Lugard, Lokoja, with over 400 kilogrammes of substance suspected to be hemp along the Ajaokuta-Lokoja Road in Kogi State.The two suspects, Denis Foukorighe, a retired soldier and Paul Obor were handed over to the Natio... -
Drama As New Kogi Governor, Usman Ododo Appoints Yahaya Bello’s Nephew, Ali Bello Indicted For N3 Billion Fraud As Chief Of Staff
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has announced the appointment of Dr. Folashade Ayoade as the Secretary to the State Government.Ayoade, was the SSG in the last eight years of the immediate past Governor, Yayaha Bello.The governor also announced Ali Bello, a nephew to Yahaya Bello, as the Chief of ... -
Kogi State Gets A New Governor Today, As Usman Ahmed Ododo Takes Over From Yahaya Bello
As the tenure of Alhaji Yahaya Bello comes to an end today as the governor of Kogi State and Usman Ahmed Ododo is sworn-in as the democratically elected governor of the confluence state, residents, citizens and political leaders have expressed their views about the transition of power to the next g... -
Kogi Gov Yahaya Bello Installs New Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland, Ahmed Anaje
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has installed and presented a Staff of Office to the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Mohammed Anaje.Gistmania reports that the Ohinoyi stool became vacant in October last year following the demise of 95-year-old Alhaji (Dr.) Ado Ibrahim.Bello, ...
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