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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello Reportedly Divorces Third Wife, Hafiza
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has reportedly divorced his third wife, Hafiza. Vanguard reported that this was confirmed few days ago in a remark he made while receiving an award of honour from the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS).The Governor appreciated his wives, Hajiya Amina Yahaya Bello and the First Lady, Hajiya Rashida Bello

COVID-19 Vaccine Is Meant To Kill Us -Kogi State Gov. Yahaya Bello Reject Administering Vaccine
The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has outrightly rejected the administering of COVID-19 vaccines stating that the vaccine is meant to kill.His comment come after the Federal Government of Nigeria assured citizens that COVID-19 vaccines in the country would be available soon and that Nigerians would be vaccinated afterwards.However, the Kogi
Dangote Group Completes Nigeria’s Longest Concrete Road Located In Kogi; First Of Its Kind
The Dangote Group has completed Nigeria’s longest rigid pavement located in Kogi State. It is the first of its kind, top engineers say.The 43KM Obajana-Kabba road constructed by Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has been described by motorists as the country’s most strategic highway that is aiding travellers between the North and the South.Ola

14 Die In Road Accident At Anyingba -Ajaokuta road in Kogi State
Three vehicles were travelling on the same lane towards Anyingba when a truck suddenly hit the bus from behind and the bus as a result of the impact hit the truck in front leading to the accident.A fatal accident claimed the lives of fourteen people, including five children around Anyingba -Ajaokuta road in Kogi State.The State Sector Commander of
Double Tragedy: Driver & 2 Policemen Travelling To Pick A Sergeant Corpse Die In Kogi
Three persons, including two police inspectors, on Thursday, died in an accident on Ajaokuta-Ojodu-Ayingba road in Kogi State.Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander, Solomon Aghure, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Lokoja.He disclosed that the victims were travelling in an ambulance.The policemen and the driver were on the road with

America And The Rest Can Learn How Politics is Played From APC - Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, said developed countries can learn how politics is played from Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after it concluded its membership registration and revalidation.The Kogi governor made this claim at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja when he was inaugurated as Chairman of Women and You
Unknown Gunmen Assassinate Saudi Arabia Based Oil Expert, Ogacheko Atanu In His House In Kogi
Unknown gunmen have killed a Saudi Arabia based oil expert, Ogacheko Atanu, in his Idah residence of Kogi State.It was gathered that the incident happened on Saturday night at about 11 p.m. when the deceased was about retiring to his bed.It was also gathered that when the assassins stormed the compound of late Ogacheko Atanu, he was asked to say h

28-Year-Old Pregnant Woman, Marian Pelemo Killed By Soldiers' Stray Bullet In Kogi (Photos)
A 28-year-old pregnant woman, Marian Pelemo died after she was struck by a stray bullet allegedly fired by some men in military uniform in Kogi State.The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday December 29, at about 9 pm in Magongo, Ogori/Magongo local government council.The mother of one from Oturo Quarters was struck by the bullet while she was si
Dino Melaye Blasts Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello For Publicly Condemning Use Of Thugs In Politics
Dino Melaye, a former Senator representing Kogi West has blasted Governor Yahaya Bello after he stated that Nigeria would be a better place if politicians stop using thugs.Yahaya Bello had earlier blamed politicians for the spate of insecurity in the country, as cases of bandits attack and kidnappings go on a rise nationwide.Bello while speaking o

Kogi Deputy Gov, Edward Onoja Denies The Existence Of Covid-19 In Nigeria
Kogi Deputy Governor, Edward David Onoja has continued to deny that Covid-19 is a threat in Nigeria and he took to Twitter to question its existence.A Twitter user had shared CNN’s tweet that over 300,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the US.She captioned the tweet: “Where is that dumb kogi deputy governor please? What’s his handle?”
How Unknown Gunmen Kidnapped First Class Traditional Ruler, Shaibu Usman In Kogi
A first-class traditional ruler in Kogi State, Alhaji Shaibu Usman has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Ankpa.Usman, who is the current acting Eje of Ankpa and Director of Local Government was kidnapped on Friday morning at about 5:30 am while entering a mosque in Ankpa.His abductors are yet to make any contact with the family.Meanwhile, the Ko

Hunchback Man Found Dead With Vital Parts Missing Two Weeks After He Was Abducted in Kogi
A man with hunchback who was abducted by unknown men in Kogi state have been found dead after he was declared missing two weeks ago.Mr Suberu Dada, of Obeiba Ihima, Okehi LGA, Kogi State, was kidnapped on Nov 22. Unfortunately, his decaying body was found today, Dec 8, at Iruvochinomi, Ege, Adavi LGA in Kogi state.Kogi politician, Natasha Akpoti h
Kogi State Government Uncovers Dead, Retired Judicial Officials On Payroll
Some retired and dead staff of the Kogi State judiciary are still drawing monthly salaries and emoluments from the system.The Special Staff Verification Committee inaugurated by the Acting Chief Judge (Ag. CJ) of Kogi State, Justice Henry Olusiyi uncovered the sharp practices in the state judiciary.The chairman of the committee, Alhaji Ibrahim Alh

PHOTOS: How Kogi First Lady, Mrs Rashida Bello Stormed Dubai For Liposuction
There has been reports that the first lady of Kogi state, Mrs Rashida Bello has been in Dubai for over 3 months with her entourage I.e. her mum, children, staff, and some family members.A close source disclosed that Mrs. Bello took over 10 ambassadorial suites in Armani hotel Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in Dubai with one suite worth over $3
Kogi Counts N40B Loss Aftermath Of #EndSARS Protests
Like other states of the federation, Kogi State has been counting its losses in the aftermath of #EndSARS protests. The State Government has reported a loss of more than N44 billion during the looting of both private and government properties in the wake of the protests in Lokoja.Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning and Chairman of the C

Suspected Herdsmen Allegedly Kidnap Two Staff Of Ajaokuta Steel Company, 1 Other In Kogi
Suspected herdsmen have allegedly kidnapped two staff members of the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) and another resident.The incident reportedly happened in Kogi state on Tuesday close to the company staff quarter SAE (Calabar quarters to be precise) when the herdsmen ambushed their victims with sophisticated weapons and forced them into th

NMA Cries Out As Gunmen Kidnap Medical Doctor In Kogi State
The Medical Director, Peace Hospital, Anyigba, Dr. Azubuike Iheanacho has been abducted by suspected kidnappers.Iheanacho’s abduction was revealed by the State chapter, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Monday. The body appealed to security agencies and the state government to as a matter of urgency rescue Dr. Iheanacho, who was abducted by

"Nigerians Will Vote APC Candidate In 2023 Presidential Election" -Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello
The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has insisted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will win the presidency in 2023.According to him, the ruling party has impressed Nigerians with their development strides since they came into power. “APC has come to stay. We are developing the country, the people are happy with our programmes, we ar
Fear In Kogi State As Strange Disease Kills Over 50 Persons In The State
Many residents of Kogi state have been left in a state of fear after a strange disease killed 50 persons in the state. As a result, the Kogi House of Assembly has called on State and Federal Ministries of Health to unravel the cause of the strange disease. The tragic incident happened in Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state. The House made

BREAKING: Kogi Govt Issues Query To Permanent Secretary, Usman Ibrahim Over Bread Levy Saga
The Kogi Government has issued a query to Mr Usman Ibrahim, the Permanent Secretary in the state's Ministry of Commerce for his alleged role in the bread levy saga in the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on November 9, the Kogi State Ministry of Commerce and Industry wrote to the chairman of the state's branch of the A
Panic As Kogi State Records 20 New Cases of Leprosy
Kogi state has recorded 20 new cases of leprosy, the state’s Programme officer for Leprosy Mission Nigeria (LMN) Mrs Hannah Fashona revealed.Leprosy is a chronic, curable infectious disease mainly causing skin lesions and nerve damage, and is caused by infection with the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It mainly affects the skin, eyes, nose and

Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello Debunks Report That He Imposes Tax On Bread In The State
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has denied a report that his administration imposed tax on every loaf of bread baked in the state.KanyiDaily had reported how the state ministry of commerce wrote to the Kogi chapter of the Association of Master bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN) about a new levy “on each loaf of bread” in order to improv
Senator Shehu Sani Mocks Yahaya Bello Over Levy On Every Loaf Of Bread Produced In Kogi
Senator Shehu Sani has criticized Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State over the levy he placed on bread in the state.In a shocking new move, Bello announced the levy so as to “protect indigenous bakers from those who bring bread to the state without paying any form of levy”.The move has attracted widespread criticism from Nigerians including Sh

Kogi State Government Introduces Tax On Every Loaf Of Bread
Nigerians have been left shocked after the Kogi state government introduced a tax on every loaf of bread baked in the state.Bakers are against the new levy, though the state government claims the move is aimed at improving the internally generated revenue of the state.The ministry made the introduction on November 9, through a memo signed by the C
Hoodlums Loot Kogi Medical Store, Destroy Equipment, Consumables
Hoodlums have invaded Kogi Central Medical Store, looted and vandalised medical equipment and consumables worth billions of Naira.Dr Saka Audu, the State Commissioner for Health, disclosed this at a press conference on Wednesday after he led a team from the ministry and the media to inspect the burgled medical store located along Zone 8, Lokoja. A

Kogi Pastor Accused Of Looting Medical Equipment With Others Says Police Force Framed Him Up
A Pastor, Edinor Sunday accused of looting medical equipment from Kogi medical store has accused the Nigeria Police Force of framing him up.Sunday was among the 56 suspects paraded by the Kogi State Police command on Wednesday, in connection with alleged looting of a medical equipment store on Monday.The suspect, who is in charge of a church in Ka

VIDEO: Moment Youths Fought Back Thugs Who Came To Destroy Dino Melaye's Mansion in Kogi
Nigerian Politician, Dino Melaye has taken to social media to reveal that youth and women of his community saved his house, from being vandalized and burnt down by hoodlums at Aiyetoro Gbede in Kogi State.Dino Melaye thanked the youth, women and security agencies for preventing hoodlums from attacking his house.According to him, the indigenes spot
PHOTOS: Pastor Among Those Who Looted Over 1.2billion Worth Equipment From Warehouse in Kogi
Security operatives have apprehended a pastor who allegedly broke into a warehouse in Kogi state and looted medical equipment worth N1.2billion. According to DailyPost, the pastor identified as Sunday Edino and his alleged accomplices have been arrested by the Kogi State Police Command. This is as the sporadic shooting by masked hoodlums in Lokoja
Photo Of A Beautiful 18Yrs Old Student, Oyiza Allegedly Kidnapped By Herdsmen In Kogi
A kidnapping report has been going around the internet about a young girl who was kidnapped on her way to Kogi state.The 18-year-old lady who is known as Oyiza is a student of Ambrose Aliu University was kidnapped by alleged herdsmen on her way to Kogi State. The kidnappers are demanding N100m or they take her out. View her photo below:
Four Feared Dead After Mob Struggle For COVID-19 Palliatives In Kogi
Four persons were feared to have died on Sunday afternoon in Kogi as hundreds of residents stormed a warehouse in Lokoja in search of COVID-19 palliatives.The warehouse, located along the Murtala Mohammed Way, close to Kpata the market was reportedly invaded as early as 7am on Saturday through Sunday, mostly by the women.The fatalities, it was gat

Kogi News, Photos and Videos

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello Reportedly Divorces Third Wife, Hafiza

COVID-19 Vaccine Is Meant To Kill Us -Kogi State Gov. Yahaya Bello Reject Administering Vaccine

Dangote Group Completes Nigeria’s Longest Concrete Road Located In Kogi; First Of Its Kind

14 Die In Road Accident At Anyingba -Ajaokuta road in Kogi State

Double Tragedy: Driver & 2 Policemen Travelling To Pick A Sergeant Corpse Die In Kogi

America And The Rest Can Learn How Politics is Played From APC - Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello

Unknown Gunmen Assassinate Saudi Arabia Based Oil Expert, Ogacheko Atanu In His House In Kogi

28-Year-Old Pregnant Woman, Marian Pelemo Killed By Soldiers' Stray Bullet In Kogi (Photos)

Dino Melaye Blasts Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello For Publicly Condemning Use Of Thugs In Politics

Kogi Deputy Gov, Edward Onoja Denies The Existence Of Covid-19 In Nigeria

How Unknown Gunmen Kidnapped First Class Traditional Ruler, Shaibu Usman In Kogi

Hunchback Man Found Dead With Vital Parts Missing Two Weeks After He Was Abducted in Kogi

Kogi State Government Uncovers Dead, Retired Judicial Officials On Payroll

PHOTOS: How Kogi First Lady, Mrs Rashida Bello Stormed Dubai For Liposuction

Kogi Counts N40B Loss Aftermath Of #EndSARS Protests

Suspected Herdsmen Allegedly Kidnap Two Staff Of Ajaokuta Steel Company, 1 Other In Kogi

NMA Cries Out As Gunmen Kidnap Medical Doctor In Kogi State

"Nigerians Will Vote APC Candidate In 2023 Presidential Election" -Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello

Fear In Kogi State As Strange Disease Kills Over 50 Persons In The State

BREAKING: Kogi Govt Issues Query To Permanent Secretary, Usman Ibrahim Over Bread Levy Saga

Panic As Kogi State Records 20 New Cases of Leprosy

Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello Debunks Report That He Imposes Tax On Bread In The State

Senator Shehu Sani Mocks Yahaya Bello Over Levy On Every Loaf Of Bread Produced In Kogi

Kogi State Government Introduces Tax On Every Loaf Of Bread

Hoodlums Loot Kogi Medical Store, Destroy Equipment, Consumables

Kogi Pastor Accused Of Looting Medical Equipment With Others Says Police Force Framed Him Up

VIDEO: Moment Youths Fought Back Thugs Who Came To Destroy Dino Melaye's Mansion in Kogi

PHOTOS: Pastor Among Those Who Looted Over 1.2billion Worth Equipment From Warehouse in Kogi

Photo Of A Beautiful 18Yrs Old Student, Oyiza Allegedly Kidnapped By Herdsmen In Kogi

Four Feared Dead After Mob Struggle For COVID-19 Palliatives In Kogi

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