Security operatives have rescued 21 victims kidnapped along the Ajaokuta-Itobe Road in Kogi State. The victims were rescued by a team of security operatives, comprising personnel of the Nigerian Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and local vigilantes. The victims, including travellers, students and staff of …
Read More »Gunmen kidnap groom and family members on their way to Kogi for his wedding, demand N250m ransom
Kidnappers abducted a groom and his family members on their way to Kogi State for his wedding. A family member of the bride, Serah Ibrahim, who disclosed this on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, said the kidnappers demanded N250m ransom. “So my mum just told me that her cousin’s …
Read More »Gunmen kidnap passengers in Kogi
Gunmen have abducted several passengers around Ejule in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. It was gathered that the victims were kidnapped from a commercial bus around 8:pm on December 24, 2023. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, December 26, one Ameh Grace, a family member …
Read More »Abuja musician and his band members kidnapped while travelling to Kogi for an event
A Nigerian Juju musician known as Omoba De Jumbo Beats and his band members have been kidnapped. They were attacked and abducted while returning from an event on Sunday, Dec. 17. Another musucian, Adeyinka Adeboye, also known as Boyebest, disclosed this on Instagram. “A whole full band …
Read More »INEC moves Kogi election materials to Abuja over attacks
Materials used for the November 11 Kogi State governorship election have been moved by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from its office in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, to Abuja. INEC’s chairman, Mahmood Yakubu reportedly ordered the relocation of the election materials. They were loaded in no fewer …
Read More »Court of Appeal relocates Kogi Governorship Election Tribunal to Abuja
Thugs have consistently disrupted tribunal activities, hindering the officials from carrying out their duties effectively. The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has ordered the relocation of the Kogi Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal from Lokoja to Abuja.
Read More »Court of Appeal relocates Kogi governorship election petitions tribunal to Abuja
The Kogi Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has been relocated from Lokoja to Abuja by President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem. The tribunal will now hold its sittings at the National Judicial Institute on Umar Yar’Adua Way. Mr David Umar Mike, Secretary of the Tribunal, urged litigants …
Read More »Gunmen attack Kogi REC's residence
Gunmen have attacked the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State. The National Electoral Commission (INEC) said the incident occurred around 3.30am on Friday, 1st December 2023. “The armed men engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until …
Read More »First Lady congratulates Kogi Governor-Elect Usman Ododo on victory
Ododo visits the President’s wife to convey gratitude for her support throughout the electoral process With reception at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, welcomed Alhaji Usman Ododo, the Governor-Elect of Kogi, congratulating him on his triumph in the recent gubernatorial election held on November 11.
Read More »Yahaya Bello freezes Kogi State and Local Government Accounts
Kogi State Government under the leadership of Yahaya Bello has ordered the immediate freezing of all state and local government accounts. The directive, issued on Thursday, November 22, by the Commissioner for Finance, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, prohibits any further disbursements from these accounts until further notice. The statement …
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