Tag Archives: Kogi

The Kogi State Government has announced federal approval for the construction of an international airport in Zariagi.    In a statement on Friday, October 25, Kingsley Fanwo, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, confirmed that the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development granted approval in a letter dated October 9, 2024.   Fanwo highlighted that Governor Usman Ododo is …

A 70-year-old man identified as Malam Abu Yusuf has d!ed after he was hit by lightning in Angwa Abocho, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.     The incident happened at about 5:40 pm on Thursday, October 17, 2024, following a heavy downpour in the community.   It was gathered that the deceased was outside when the incident happened.  …

The Kogi State Vigilante Service, Igalamela Command, has arrested a suspected armed robber, Ikenna Ezeh.     The spokesperson of the service, S.O Saka, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.    “During the arrest, Igalamela Command of the Kogi State Vigilante Service seized a pistol, two live ammunition, and a black golf vehicle loaded with stolen …

A 19-year-old man identified as Abba Yusuf, allegedly stabbed his 60-year-old  father, Alhaji Dahiru Yusuf Maileather, to d@ath in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.   The incident happened at the weekend at Sarkin-Noma quarters at about 8.30 p.m.    The elder brother of the deceased, Alhaji Nuhu Muhammed Bala, who spoke to the press said he was at his residence when …

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has issued a public summons against immediate past Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, to attend court and answer to a fresh 16-count charge pending against him.  Bello is to attend court on October 24 in response to the summons and for his arraignment along with two other defendants.  Justice Maryanne Anenih issued …

The Chief Press Secretary to the immediate former Kogi Deputy Governor, Promise Emmanuel, aka Kogi Rebel, has shared his view on why some women look better and excel after their divorce.  “Immediately after divorce, some women would start posting pictures of fresh skin, chiseled curves, party with friends and a long thesis of how they’re enjoying life now and breathing …