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NDLEA, Police Fight Over Arrest Of Inspector’s Wife Selling Hemp Inside Station In Kogi

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force and operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have engaged in a physical tussle over the arrest of a police Inspector’s wife allegedly caught with a bag of Cannabis Sativa and other illicit drugs. According to SaharaReporters, the incident happened around 11am on Monday, October 16 inside

"We’ll Transmit Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa Election Results According To Law" - INEC

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, has said that results of the November 11 governorship elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayesla states would be transmitted according to the provisions of the Electoral Act.Yakubu said this in reaction to Bayelsa State Resident Electoral Commission (REC), Mr. Obo Effanga, saying t
Kogi Police Arrest Stepmother Whose 17Yr Old Son Buried Stepbrother Alive

Police in Kogi have arrested the stepmother of the 11-year-old boy buried alive on Wednesday by the woman’s 17-year-old son.Police spokesman in Kogi, SP Williams Ovye-Aya said in Lokoja that the woman was arrested on Thursday as soon as she returned from the church.Passers-by rescued the 11-year-old on Wednesday after he had been buried by his s

17yr Old Boy, Goodness Oshodi Caught Burying His Younger Brother Alive In Kogi

Goodness Oshodi, a 17-year-old boy, has allegedly buried his younger brother, Friday Oshodi alive in Kogi State, Daily Post reports.It was gathered that Oshodi had accused his younger brother Friday Oshodi of stealing N1,000.The incident happened at Apamsede, a suburb of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital on Wednesday.Sources at Apamsede told DAILY PO
Mob Kills Okada Rider Over False Organ Disappearance Alarm In Kogi

Police have paraded three suspects who caused the death of a commercial motorcyclist, Usman Abubakar in Aiyetoro – Gbede, Ijumu local government area of the state by accusing him of snatching the male organ of one of them.The suspects Haruna Adamu 28, Harisu Abdulrasheed 18, and Yakubu Mohammed 23 were among the nine suspects paraded for various

How Gunmen Kidnap Cleric, Brother Conveying Imam’s Corpse For Burial In Kogi

Gunmen have kidnapped an Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Mejabi, and his younger brother, in Kogi State.The cleric and others were conveying the corpse of the Chief Imam of Ayegunle Gbede, Sheikh Musa Olorunkemi, from Lokoja, when they ran into the kidnappers.The late Chief Imam’s corpse was being taken to Ayegunle Gbede in Ijumu local government of
BBNaija All Stars: Gov Bello Praises Ilebaye, Tags Her A Trendsetter, Kogi’s Pride

Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello has congratulated Ilebaye Odiniya, the winner of the Big Brother Naija All-stars Season Reality Television Show, which ended Sunday.Bello, in a statement issued in Lokoja by his Media Aide, Onogwu Mohammed, said Ilebaye’s victory confirmed her brilliance, perseverance and humility.The Governor described Il

Kogi Community Counts Losses As Heavy Downpour Destroys Farmlands, Houses

Severe rainfall has caused extensive damage in Iyah Gbedde, located in the Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. This downpour resulted in the destruction of farmlands, residences, and even the community town hall.National President of Iyah Gbede Development Association (IDA), Dr Emmanuel Jeminiwa, made this known in an interview on Friday.Je
Kogi Guber: "I’m Not Afraid Of Yahaya Bello Or APC" – Dino Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye, the gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has declared that his party will win easily in the November 11 governorship election.Dino Melaye who made this known on Thursday while speaking at the inauguration of the PDP Local Government Election Campaign Committee for the 21 Local Governme

INEC Express Worry Over Forthcoming Guber Elections In Imo, Kogi States Due to Insecurity

Ahead of the gubernatorial elections in Kogi and Imo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over insecurity.INEC on Wednesday through one of its National Commissioners, Mallam Mohammed Kudu Haruna expressed worries about the impact the security situation in the states may have on the conduct of elections.He
Kogi Medical Doctors Stage Protest, Abandon Hospitals Over Colleague’s Kidnap

Medical Doctors are currently protesting in Kogi State over the kidnap of one of their colleagues, Dr Austin Uwumagbe.Recall that gunmen suspected to be kidnappers last week abducted Dr Austin Uwumagbe, the Director of Victory Hospital-Annex at Ogaminana, under Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.Our correspondent visit to Kogi State Special

Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello Sack Aide, Anthony Ogah

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Monday announced the sacking of his Special Adviser (SA) on Stakeholders Relations, Anthony Ogah.The sack is contained in a statement issued in Lokoja by Folashade Arike-Ayoade, Secretary to the Government of Kogi.The government said that the sack takes effect from Sunday. ”Gov. Bello has issued a directive for the i
Kogi Medical Doctor, Austin Uwumagbe Reportedly Abducted By Unknown Gunmen

Austin Uwumagbe, a medical doctor at Ogaminana in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, has been abducted by unknown gunmen.Dr. Uwumagbe was abducted shortly after leaving the hospital, Victory Hospital at Ogaminana, on Tuesday night, September 19, 2023. The State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), confirmed the kidnapping in

Kogi Okada Riders Begin Strike Over Alleged Manhood Theft

The commercial motorcycle riders, popularly called okada, in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, on Thursday embarked on a strike over the alleged theft of a passenger’s manhood.The state Chairman of the Okada Riders Association, Mallam Umar Muhammed, who disclosed this while speaking with newsmen, said they have decided to embark on the strike due
Yahaya Bello: Dino Melaye Vows To Investigate All Injustices In Kogi (VIDEO)

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate for the November 11 election, Dino Melaye, has vowed to probe all injustices and mismanagement in Kogi State.Dino Melaye said this during an interview on Political Paradigm hosted by Terry Ikumi on Channels TV.When asked if he would probe Yahaya Bello’s administration when he becomes Gov

BBNAllStars: Kogi PDP Guber. Candidate Dino Melaye Campaigns For Ilebaye, Spotted With Her Dad

Nigerian politician, Senator Dino Melaye, has solicited support for Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Ilebaye.Ilebaye, who on Monday secured her place in the finale as the Head of House, is now a step closer to the N120 million grand prize.Melaye, the PDP governorship candidate for the forthcoming election, shared in a post on his X account a

Man Beaten To A Pulp For Allegedly Stealing Young Boy's Pen!s in Kogi

A man has been beaten to a pulp by angry residents for allegedly ‘stealing’' a young boy's pen!s in Lokoja, Kogi State. According to an eyewitness, Aquia Aquila, the incident happened on Tuesday morning, September 19, 2023. “Just now heading to the office, that was how this man stole one boy penîs at back of science, back of Dun

Kogi Guber: Senator, Dino Melaye Vows To Probe Yahaya Bello’s Govt If Elected

Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Kogi State has made a vow to the people of the state. He vowed to probe all past administrations in the state if he emerges as the winner. The former federal lawmaker, who spoke while featuring on Channels TV on Tuesday, alleged that previous leaders in the state, including
How Commercial Tricycle Rider Commits Suicide By Jumping Into River In Kogi

The Kogi Police Command has confirmed the death of a yet to be identified man said to be a commercial tricycle operator by suspected suicide in Lokoja, the state capital.The incident happened at about 12:3OPM on Tuesday at Meme Bridge a few metres meters away from the popular Dunamis Church, Lokoja.The deceased was said to have arrived the bridge,

Two Lagos-bound Buses Ambushed By Kidnappers In Kogi, Abduct 10 Passengers (Photo)

Reports that suspected kidnappers abducted 10 passengers on two Benue government-owned commercial buses traveling from Makurdi to Lagos have been confirmed. The report was confirmed by Omale Omale, the Benue State Commissioner for Power, Energy, and Transport. Omale said the incident happened on Sunday afternoon, September 9, 2023, while the two b
Tribunal: Atiku, 'Peter Obi Have No Ground To Approach Supreme Court' – Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has said that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party (LP) counterpart, Peter Obi have no legal justification for contesting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s election victory at the Court of Appeal.Governor Bello, a chieftain of the All Progressives

JUST IN: Tribunal Declares Natasha Akpoti Winner Of Kogi Central Senatorial Election

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been declared as the winner of the February 25 Kogi Central Senatorial election by the election petition tribunal sitting in Lokoja. The tribunal Chairman, Justice K.A. Orjiakoin in his ruling on Wednesday said Uduaghan scored 54,064 votes to defeat his closest rival Sadiku-Ohere who polled 51,291 votes. He urged Ohere
Gunmen Disguised As Police Officers Kidnap District Head In Kogi, Demand N5M Ransom

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the district head of Ofugo at Opulega, in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, Chief Abdulkerim Aliyu and demanded N5m as ransom.It was gathered that the incident happened around 7:30 pm on Saturday, September 3, 2023, when the hoodlums invaded his palace and whisked him away.According to the l

12 Persons Dead, 6 Injured In Kogi Auto Crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Abuja Command, has said that at least 12 persons died in Sunday’s fatal accident that occurred on the Obajana-Lokoja Expressway, Kogi State.The Corps Public Education Officer, ACM Bisi Kazeem, confirmed the number of casualties in a statement issued in Abuja and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (
Results Will Be Transmitted Directly From The Polling Units During Kogi Elections - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to ensure that results from the upcoming Kogi State governorship election will be transmitted electronically directly from polling units to its server.The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi, Prof. Gabriel Longpet, made the promise at a two-day media roundtable Engagement

Police Kill Two Kidnap Suspects In Gun Duel, Rescue Victim In Kogi

The Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with local vigilantes has killed two kidnap suspects terrorizing Kogi StatePolice Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya disclosed this in a statement on Monday evening.Aya said the gallant officers who also rescued one kidnap victim, recovered one AK rifle with 14 rounds of live ammunition.The rece

I Need Your Support – Another Chef, Limadia From Kogi, Set to Begin 192-hour Cook-a-Thon

Nigerian Chef, Limadia has joined the list of other chefs attempting to break Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record. Limadia in a social media post said she's attempting to cook for 192 hours in order to break Baci's record. She announced her plan on Tiktok. According to her flyer, Chef Limadia will commence her remarkable cook-a-thon on
Over 50 Filling Stations Operating Illegally Sealed In Kogi

Over 50 filling stations have been sealed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in Kogi state.They were sealed by the agency for operating without NMDPRA storage and sales licenses.The State Coordinator of NMDPRA, Ogbe Orits Godwin who disclosed this while briefing journalists in Lokoja on Monday, said th
How Gunmen Kidnap Traditional Ruler, Shedrack Obibeni And His Wife In Kogi

Gunmen on Monday kidnapped the Oba of Idofin and his Wife in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the traditional ruler, Shedrack Durojaye Obibeni, and wife were said to have been kidnapped along Makutu-Idofin road at about 5 p.m.Mr Abdulrasak Asiru, Yagba East Local Government Council Chairman, w
Man Electrocuted While Vandalizing Transformer In Kogi

An eyewitness who claimed he knew the victim said he is an indigene of Lokoja, identified the victim’s name as Alfa Olukuluku Kabiru, from Angwan- Masara street.However, Engr. Michael Eneromi, SME Lokoja Area Office For Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, while speaking on the incident, said that the attention of the Company was drawn to a c