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Chaos Erupt, Gunshots Fired As EFCC Tried to Arrest Yahaya Bello At Kogi Governor's Lodge in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made a fresh attempt to arrest former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello at the Kogi State Governor's lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, on September 18, 2024. This came after Bello had voluntarily appeared at the EFCC's office earlier that day, accompanied by his successor, Governor Usman Ododo.In

"Yahaya Bello Still Wanted" - EFCC Denies Arrest Of Ex-Kogi Governor

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed reports claiming that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is in its custody.According to the anti-graft agency, the ex-governor remains at large and is still wanted for alleged financial misconduct.Pulse Nigeria reported earlier that the ex-Kogi governor honoured the EFCC invita
"Dino Melaye Ran For Kogi Governorship But Didn’t Vote For Himself" – PDP Chairman

Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has voiced strong concerns about internal party loyalty, specifically targeting Senator Dino Melaye’s conduct during the recent Kogi gubernatorial election.In an interview with *Daily Trust*, Damagum addressed Melaye’s recent remarks dismissing the PDP as a "

20-Year-Old, Jeremiah Paul Admits To Murder Of Kogi Uni Student, Damilola Olowoyo For Rituals, Reveals Shocking Details

Jeremiah Paul, a 20-year-old bricklayer, has confessed to the brutal murder of 19-year-old Damilola Olowoyo, a first-year student at the Federal University Lokoja. Paul, who was paraded alongside three other suspects by the Kogi State Police Command on Friday, September 13, 2024, admitted to killing Olowoyo as part of a money ritual.The police, le
Killer Of Kogi Housewife, Rose Eneojoh Reportedly Arrested

One of the suspects who killed a housewife identified as Mrs Rose Eneojoh in Kogi State has been arrested. This was confirmed by the police. Recall that the deceased was killed by unknown individuals at Etikpolo Anyigba, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), William Ovye Aya, confirme

Traders Lament As Fire Razes Kogi Phone Market, Destroys Properties Worth Millions Of Naira

Some properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed following a fire incident at a phone village, locate at the, Kpata market in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.It was gathered that the inferno started in the early hours of Thursday due to a power upsurge.One of the traders in the market, identified as Muhammed Yahaya who lost his goods to
Police Confirm Murder Of Housewife Rose Eneojoh In Kogi

The Nigeria Police Force have confirmed the murder of a housewife identified as Mrs Rose Eneojoh in Kogi State.It was gathered that the deceased was killed by unknown individuals at Etikpolo Anyigba, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), William Ovye Aya, confirmed this to DAILY POST o

Kogi Police Arrest 9 In Communal Crisis After Assassination Of Traditional Ruler

The Police Command in Kogi says it has arrested nine suspects in connection with a communal crisis in the Itamah area of Kogi.The crisis occurred after the assassination of the community's traditional ruler, Onu Itamah Job Shagari. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Bethrand Onuoha, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nige
Gunmen Kill Businesswoman, Rose Enojoh After Being Paid N200k For Her Life in Kogi

Gunmen have tragically assassinated Mrs Rose Enojoh, a businesswoman in Kogi State, Nigeria, after revealing that they were paid N200,000 to carry out the crime. The incident occurred on September 9, 2024, in the town of Igala. The assailants reportedly intercepted the woman on her way home with her husband, they told her how much they received to

Kogi Indigenes Dodged A Bullet - Nigerians Drag Dino Melaye For Flaunting Balenciaga Outfit

Former Kogi lawmaker, Sen Dino Melaye has been lambasted online for flaunting his Balenciaga outfit.On the microblogging platform X, the 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kogi State shared a video, rocking his Balenciaga sneakers and T-shirt.He bragged about his underwear also being Balenciaga, urging naysayers
Kidnapped Kogi Journalist, Mohammed Bashir & Family Members Regain Freedom After Two Weeks In Captivity

The family of Kogi-based journalist Mohammed Bashir and nine other individuals who were kidnapped two weeks ago in Kaduna State have been released from captivity.Bashir’s wife, Aminat Shana, and his two daughters, Aisha and Hajara, were among those abducted in August 2024. The journalist, who serves as a correspondent for the Nigeria Telegraph,

Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo Appoints New 12 Permanent Secretaries

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo has announced the appointment of 12 new Permanent Secretaries in Kogi State Public Service. This was made public in a statement issued by the Head of Service, Mr Elijah Evinemi. Evinemi said the governor emphasized the fact that, the permanent secretaries have been carefully selected based on merit, fairness
Kogi Gov Ododo Is Still In APC, Govt Denies Joining PDP

The Kogi State Government has sent out a statement, insisting that Governor Usman Ododo has not dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).This follows rumours that circulated on social media on Saturday.The report claimed that Ododo, who secured a Supreme Court victory on Friday, dismissing the appeal of the

‘What Took Him There?’- Nigerians Question Kogi Governor, Usman Ododo After He Was Spotted At PDP's Gala Night (Photo)

Kogi State Governor Alhaji Usman Ododo made headlines after attending the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum Gala Night, hosted by Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, following the Forum’s meeting in Jalingo on Friday.The gala, described by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri as a celebration of “The rich cultural heritage of Tarab
Kogi N80bn Fraud: "Yahaya Bello Not Above Law" – Activist, Adeyanju

Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has declared that former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, is not above the law.Adeyanju said President Bola Tinubu was shielding Bello from being arrested by security agents.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had initiated fraud cases against Bello over the misappropriation of N80.2 billion while in

Singer, Jaywon Throws Shade At Kogi Senator, Sunday Karimi

Famous Nigerian singer, Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, who is popularly known as Jaywon has slammed a Kogi Senator, Sunday Karimi.In a post he made on his X account, Jaywon threw shades at the Senator for not adding value to his constituency after spending eight years in the lawmaking chambers in Abuja.He wrote, “With a heavy heart, I write this. It’s

Kogi Traditional Ruler, Shagari Ebije’ego Job Reportedly Killed By Gunmen

His Royal Highness, Shagari Ebije’ego Job, the traditional chief (Onu) of Itama in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State has been reportedly murdered by gunmen at his residence in the town.The assailants had trailed the monarch, said to be the youngest traditional ruler in the local government, to his residence on Monday evening and shot at

Kogi Singer Who Converted To Islam Lashes Out At People Telling Her To Quit Music

A Kogi-born singer, Sharon Sonia, has hit out at people who have been telling her to quit music and change her lifestyle after she converted to Islam.In a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 13, the singer who converted to Islam last week, made it clear she has no intention of letting go of her talent. She added that if the harassment continues, she
Abducted Aides Of Kabba Bunu LG Boss In Kogi, 4 Others Regain Freedom

Four Persons, including three aides of the Caretaker Chairman of Kabba Bunu Local Government Area in Kogi State, Barr Zacchaeus Dare Michael, have regained freedom from the hands of their abductors.It would be recalled that the caretaker chairman alongside his three aides and other people were kidnapped last two weeks at Okene/Kabba road in Kogi S

Kogi Governor Ododo Gifts 11 Cars To Judges, Promises Additional Vehicles Soon

Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, on Tuesday, presented an additional 11 cars to judges in the state.Ododo, while presenting the cars to the state Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Mejabi, at Muhammad Buhar Square, Lokoja, promised to deliver the last batch very soon.The governor, represented by the Head of Service, Elijah Evimemi, said that the gesture was pro
6 Persons Reportedly Died Of Food Poisoning In Kogi

Six persons have died at a household in Anyoke, Okunchi Ward in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State after reportedly consuming a contaminated foodIt was gathered that the victims started stooling and vomiting simultaneously shortly after eating the food made of cassava flour last week.It was learnt that eight family members, who consumed the

Kogi Officials Accused Of Corruption Turn Themselves In To EFCC

Two officials of the Kogi State Government have surrendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of corruption. The officials have been identified as Abdulsalami Hudu and Umar Oricha. The surrended on Monday at the headquarters of the EFCC. The decision of the two officials of the Kogi state government to report
Many Feared Trapped As Container Crushes Two Cars In Kogi Market

Several passengers were reportedly trapped in two cars crushed by an articulated truck at Lokogoma Market in Lokoja, Kogi State.According to the Daily Trust, the incident happened around 3.45 pm on Thursday, July 25, 2024, when the truck caught fire and a container it was carrying fell on the cars. It was gathered that the container fell on the ca

How 8 Children Narrowly Escaped Death After 40ft Container Fell on Cars in Kogi

No fewer than eight school children have narrowly escaped death as they survive a ghastly motor accident in Lokoja the Kogi State capital.According to Daily Post, eyewitness account revealed that the children are pupils of Kingdom Heritage Nursery and Primary School Lokoja.It was gathered that the children were returning from school when the sad i
Gunmen Abduct 2 Chinese, Kill 5 Nigerians In Lokoja, Kogi State

Suspected kidnappers have abducted two Chinese nationals and killed five security officers during an attack on a mining site in Zango City, the outskirts of Lokoja, Kogi State capital on Monday, July 22.The gunmen said to be about 20 in number, stormed the mining site in Zango City and killed five persons made up of three vigilante members and two

Disability Isn't Inability - Physically Challenged Man Writes As He Graduates From Kogi Poly

A physically challenged young man, Uroko Ibrahim Anataku, has celebrated his graduation from the Kogi State Polytechnic. Uroko shared photos from the signing-out celebration on Thursday, July 18, 2024, thanking his family for believing in him and supporting his dreams. "DISABILITY ISN'T AN INABILITY! They call it disability and I take

Kogi, Govt Busts Illegal Gold Miners, 7 Suspects Arrested

Seven suspects heading different groups of illegal gold miners have been arrested in Iyeh Odogbe community of Isanlu town of Yagba East Lpcal Government Area of Kogi State.The illegal miners were arrested as part of the ongoing nationwide onslaught of the federal government against illegal mining in a well-coordinated operation led by Commander, M
Court Refuses To Stay Proceedings In Ex Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello’s Fraud Case

A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to stay proceedings in the trial of former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.During the court session on Wednesday, Bello, through his senior counsel, Abdulwahab Mohammed, said he has applied to stay further proceedings following an appeal pending before the appellate court.Mohammed told the court he wa
Father Of Twins Cries Out For Help After Wife Died Shortly After Delivery In Kogi

A father has pleaded with Nigerians to come to his help after his wife died after delivery. The man identified as Mr Hassan Isyaka Ibori, an indigene of Lafia-Obessa community in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State asked Nigerians to help him take care of his set of twins. Ibori, a young farmer who resides at Anyone community in Adavi Local
Former Gov. Yahaya Bello Loses Bid To Transfer N80.2Bn Fraud Case To Kogi

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, lost his bid to transfer his N80.2 billion fraud case from Abuja to his state.This followed the ruling of Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, who dismissed Bello’s application seeking to transfer his case to Kogi State.Justice Tsoho, on Monday, upheld the argumen

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