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"I Want To Be The Leader Of The #EndSARS Protests" - Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello
Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello has joined a list politicians that are trying to sabotage the #EndSARS protest when he went on National TV today to declare that he supports the #EndSARS movement and would love to be elected as the leader of the protest, so that he can lead protests in Kogi state. This was an obviously outrageous suggestion which
NDLEA Destroys Cannabis Plantation Worth Over N1.5bn, Arrest Suspects In Kogi
It has been reported that cannabis sativa farms worth over N1.5 billion located at Agba-Okete community in Igalamela-Adolu Local Government Area of Kogi, has been destroyed by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).Kogi Commander of the NDLEA, Mr Alfred Adewunmi who spoke to newsmen on Tuesday evening after storming Kara fo

Sad Photos Of The Two Kogi State Polytechnic Students Killed In Horrific Tanker Explosion
Photos have emerged showing the Kogi polytechnic students who were killed in the tanker explosion.Friends and colleagues are mourning two students in the tanker explosion which occurred in the afelele area of Lokoja, along Lokoja-Abuja Highway on Wednesday.The deceased students have been identified Aina Sunday of the Department of Business Admistr
TANKER EXPLOSION! Kogi State Polytechnic Declares 3-Days Free Lecture To Mourn Victims
The authorities of the Kogi State Polytechnic (KSP) Lokoja has declared three lecture free days in memory of those that died in Wednesday’s tanker explosion in Felele, along the Lokoja-Abuja highway.The tanker explosion which occurred around 8.30am, and less than three kilometres from the state-owned polytechnic’s main gate, claimed the lives
UPDATE! More Aftermath Photos From The Scene Of The Kogi Petrol Tanker Inferno
UPDATE on the tragic Kogi petrol tanker fire which wrecked havoc in the early hours of today Wednesday 23 September 2020 At least 30 persons were burnt to death after a petroleum tanker exploded in Kogi state in the wee hours of today!Many were injured while about 30 people including students from Kogi State Polytechnic students and some Primary

PHOTOS: Over 10 Vehicles Burnt, 30 People Killed As Tanker Crushes Keke Napep in Kogi
It was another black Wednesday in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, as over 30 persons were burnt alive when a tanker collided with a tricycle.The incident which happened at about 9am on Wednesday also saw a family of six burnt to ashes in a Toyota Sienna bus.The incident which saw victims helpless as they burnt beyond recognition, occurred along th
Kogi State Government Writes U.S Authorities, Protest Visa Ban (Details Inside)
The Kogi state government has written the United States Government over the electoral fraud allegation levelled against it and visa ban to politicians accused of masterminding electoral violence in the state. The Yahaya Bello-led administration justified its win in the governorship election by pointing out that opposition parties failed to prove t
Kogi Women Recommend Death Sentence For Rape Offenders As They Kick Against Amnesty
To check rampant rape cases, women in Kogi State have appealed to the State Government to stop giving amnesty to rape offenders.They said government should rather sentence them to death or life imprisonment.Women of Kogi Central senatorial district made the call on Tuesday in Okene at a sensitization workshop organized by theChallenged Parenthood

U.S Govt Imposes Visa Ban On Politicians Who Rigged Kogi And Bayelsa Elections
The United States of America has imposed visa ban on politicians, who it claimed undermined the conducts of the November 2019 governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States.Disclosing this in a statement signed by the spokesperson for the Department of State, Morgan Ortagus, on Monday, US said: “In July 2019, we announced the imposition of vi
“Kill Me Rather Than Destroy My Farm” – Cannabis Farmer, Clement Akor In Kogi Tells NDLEA
A 42-year-old cannabis farmer in Kogi state, has told operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), to kill him rather than destroy his illegal farm.The NDLEA has been cracking down on cannabis farms across the country.A suspect, Clement Akor who was nabbed alongside his accomplice David Ameh at Enabo village in Ankpa Local Gover
10 Women & Children Died On Their Way To A Naming Ceremony After Canoe Capsize In Kogi
A canoe transporting 10 women and children to a naming ceremony in Kebbi capsized on Monday, August 31, 2020, leading to the death of eight people.The victims drowned at Tungar-Gegero in Jega local government area of Kebbi, according to the chairman of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Sani Dododo, on Tuesday, September 1.He said the c

Just In: Supreme Court Upholds Election Of Yahaya Bello As Kogi Governor
In a unanimous judgment delivered Monday morning, the court’s seven-man panel led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko, dismissed the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the election, Engr. Musa Wada.The Supreme Court has upheld the re-election of Yahaya Bello in the last governorship electio
BREAKING: Kogi State Mornarch, HRM Michael Ameh Oboni II Reportedly Died After Brief Illness
The paramount ruler of Igala kingdom, HRM Michael Ameh Oboni II is dead.The monarch died this morning. The cause of his death is still sketchy as at the time of writing this report.He was rumored to have died after a brief illness. Idakwo Michael Ameh-Oboni was installed as the Attah-Igala in 2013, a seat his father occupied between 1946 and 1956.
Police Arrests Three People Over Death Of Chief Imam’s Wife In Kogi
Three people have been arrested by the police in Kogi State over their alleged connection with the killing of Mrs. Yemisi Baderu, wife of the Chief Imam of Stereo community, in Ijumu Local Government Area (LGA).A witness said the woman was murdered last Thursday night in her home in the presence of her husband and children.The assailants allegedly

Tension High as Fulani Herdsman Protests Killing Of His Cows By Armed Hoodlums in Kogi
A Fulani herdsman identified as Mallam Lawal Ahamadu has cried for justice after losing no fewer than 34 cows to hoodlums who attacked his house in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State.Speaking with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, Ahamadu said about 27 cows were killed while at least seven others were declared missing when hoodlums
How Kogi Govt. Repatriates 78 Beggars To Katsina , Kaduna, Kano & 2 Other Northern States
As part of the efforts to rid the streets of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital of beggars, the state government has repatriated no fewer than 78 beggars to five northern states in the country.The beggars were repatriated to Katsina , Kaduna, Kano , Bauchi, and Zamfara states.Addressing journalists yesterday in Lokoja, the state capital, the Kogi Stat

Welder, Murtala Dare Stabs Carpenter, Lukman Kabir Dead For Barging In During S3x In Kogi
Tragedy struck Sunday night at a popular drinking spot in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, when a welder, Murtala Dare, allegedly stabbed a father of two, Lukeman Kabiru, to death for interrupting a sex romp he was having with a call girl.The tragic incident happened at a makeshift shop being operated by Dare along Lord Lugard Road, Lokoja.It is un

32Yrs Old Welder, Murtala Dare Nabbed By Police For Allegedly Stabbing Friend To Death In Kogi
The Kogi state police command has arrested a 32-year-old welder identified as Murtala Dare for allegedly stabbing his friend to death during a scuffle.The suspect who was arrested at a hideout in the early hours of Monday August 17, killed his friend, Lukman at Jackies area in Lokoja at about 9 p.m. on August 16.The welder got into a fight with th
Five Suspected Kidnappers Terrorizing Community Arrested In Kogi State
Five suspected kidnappers terrorizing Kogi State and its environs have been arrested by the State police command.They were arrested by the Police operatives attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) when they were sighted in a place negotiating on how to purchase arms and ammunition in preparation for a kidnapping operation.The Kogi Police
Photos From The Nikkai Of Billionaire Daughter, Adama Indimi & Kogi Prince, Malik Ado-Ibrahim
The Nikkai ceremony of billionaire daughter, Adama Indimi, and Kogi prince, Malik Ado-Ibrahim, took place at her father's palatial home in Maiduguri, Borno state on Saturday August 8.Malik is the heir to the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in Kogi state. He was accompanied to receive his bride by other members of his family. See photos below...

Bloodbath As 13 Members Of One Family Murdered By Gunmen In Kogi
Yet to be identified gunmen killed 14 villagers in Kogi State on Wednesday, police said, blaming the attack on communal violence.The night-time attack on Agbudu village in Koton-Karfe area also left six people seriously injured, said state police commissioner Ede Ayuba in a statement.“I was there and I was part of those who picked up some of the
PHOTOS: Three Kidnappers Killed In A Gun Battle By Hunters, Two Arrested In Kogi
Three alleged kidnappers were killed in a gun battle and two of their informants arrested early Saturday morning along Lokoja-Okene highway by a team of hunters and neighborhood watch from Okehi and Adavi LGAs of the state. According to reports, the alleged kidnappers who were planning to stage an attack on road users on the Lokoja-Okene road, met
How Vigilante & Hunters Arrest 7 Notorious Bandits In Kogi
Vigilantes and hunters mobilised by the Kogi State government have arrested seven bandits in different locations of the state, an official has said.among those arrested was five-man gang of bandits that have been terrorizing the people of Adavi and Okehi Local Government Areas of the state.The gang, according to the statement by the Chief Press Se

BREAKING! Ex-Edo Speaker's Wife & Driver Abducted In Kogi On Their Way To His Burial
The wife and driver of former Edo Speaker, Late Zakawanu Garuba, were on Saturday kidnapped along the Lokoja-Abuja highway, The Nation reports.They were said to be on their way to Auchi, Edo State for burial of the former Speaker when the incident occured.When contacted, Kogi Commissioner of Police (CP), Ayuba Ede, said he received information of
What Is Killing Them in Kogi? Unexplained Deaths Rise Sparking COVID-19 Scare in The State
As it was getting dark, a masked medical doctor who was examining TheCable reporter at the Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Ankpa, Kogi state, held his gaze at his latest patient. After a couple of more questions, the middle-aged doctor reclined to his armchair and, with a deep breath, admitted he was worried that the symptoms were very much like those o
Kidnappers Kill Nigerian Army Captain, Abduct Wife, Mother In Kogi
This young Nigerian Army, Captain Abubakar Siddiq was killed by Kidnappers along Okene - Lokoja Highway 2 days ago, on his way for a promotional course in Jaji, Kaduna state.His wife and mother were taken away by the kidnappers.According to a source, the family of the deceased and few men in military uniform were at the mortuary unit of the Federa

Young Girl Poured Hot Water By An Aunt She Is Living With in Lokoja, Kogi State
This girl was poured Hot water by her aunt/guardian this morning in lokoja Kogi state. In photos shared online, the girl is seen standing almost naked, her body covered in a white substance to ease the pain.The assault happened today and the aunt involved is on the run.[html] This girl was poured Hot water by her aunt/guardian this morning in
Sad! Naval Officer, Woman Killed By Unknown Gunmen In Kogi
A naval officer and an unidentified woman were on Thursday shot dead by unknown gunmen on Okene -Lokoja road in Kogi State.The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Ayuba Ede, confirmed this to newsmen in Lokoja, saying that the incident occurred around 6p.m.He said the officer, a man dressed in uniform, and a woman were travelling in a Toyota Sienna c
Bandits Kill Army Chief, Abduct Wife And Mother Along Okene-Lokoja Highway, Kogi
An Army Captain identified as GSM Abubakar has been shot dead by bandits who attacked him and some members of his family along the Okene-Lokoja highway.The Nation reported that the army captain who was attached to 353 Artillery Regiment, Ojo Barracks in Lagos and with army number N/13600, was traveling in his Honda Accord car when he ran into a bl

UPDATE: Kogi Govt Reveals The Culprits Who Attacked The Federal Medical Centre in The State
Gunmen had attacked the medical centre in Lokoja, Kogi state capital, and disrupted a COVID-19 press conference.The Kogi state government says the attack at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) on Wednesday was by relatives of patients abandoned by the staff of the hospital, TheCable reports.Gunmen had attacked the medical centre in Lokoja, Kogi sta

Kogi News, Photos and Videos

"I Want To Be The Leader Of The #EndSARS Protests" - Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello

NDLEA Destroys Cannabis Plantation Worth Over N1.5bn, Arrest Suspects In Kogi

Sad Photos Of The Two Kogi State Polytechnic Students Killed In Horrific Tanker Explosion

TANKER EXPLOSION! Kogi State Polytechnic Declares 3-Days Free Lecture To Mourn Victims

UPDATE! More Aftermath Photos From The Scene Of The Kogi Petrol Tanker Inferno

PHOTOS: Over 10 Vehicles Burnt, 30 People Killed As Tanker Crushes Keke Napep in Kogi

Kogi State Government Writes U.S Authorities, Protest Visa Ban (Details Inside)

Kogi Women Recommend Death Sentence For Rape Offenders As They Kick Against Amnesty

U.S Govt Imposes Visa Ban On Politicians Who Rigged Kogi And Bayelsa Elections

“Kill Me Rather Than Destroy My Farm” – Cannabis Farmer, Clement Akor In Kogi Tells NDLEA

10 Women & Children Died On Their Way To A Naming Ceremony After Canoe Capsize In Kogi

Just In: Supreme Court Upholds Election Of Yahaya Bello As Kogi Governor

BREAKING: Kogi State Mornarch, HRM Michael Ameh Oboni II Reportedly Died After Brief Illness

Police Arrests Three People Over Death Of Chief Imam’s Wife In Kogi

Tension High as Fulani Herdsman Protests Killing Of His Cows By Armed Hoodlums in Kogi

How Kogi Govt. Repatriates 78 Beggars To Katsina , Kaduna, Kano & 2 Other Northern States

Welder, Murtala Dare Stabs Carpenter, Lukman Kabir Dead For Barging In During S3x In Kogi

32Yrs Old Welder, Murtala Dare Nabbed By Police For Allegedly Stabbing Friend To Death In Kogi

Five Suspected Kidnappers Terrorizing Community Arrested In Kogi State

Photos From The Nikkai Of Billionaire Daughter, Adama Indimi & Kogi Prince, Malik Ado-Ibrahim

Bloodbath As 13 Members Of One Family Murdered By Gunmen In Kogi

PHOTOS: Three Kidnappers Killed In A Gun Battle By Hunters, Two Arrested In Kogi

How Vigilante & Hunters Arrest 7 Notorious Bandits In Kogi

BREAKING! Ex-Edo Speaker's Wife & Driver Abducted In Kogi On Their Way To His Burial

What Is Killing Them in Kogi? Unexplained Deaths Rise Sparking COVID-19 Scare in The State

Kidnappers Kill Nigerian Army Captain, Abduct Wife, Mother In Kogi

Young Girl Poured Hot Water By An Aunt She Is Living With in Lokoja, Kogi State

Sad! Naval Officer, Woman Killed By Unknown Gunmen In Kogi

Bandits Kill Army Chief, Abduct Wife And Mother Along Okene-Lokoja Highway, Kogi

UPDATE: Kogi Govt Reveals The Culprits Who Attacked The Federal Medical Centre in The State

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