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N80bn fraud: Shame us – EFCC accuses ministers, colleagues, others of shielding Yahaya Bello

NewsDeskNgJun 13, 2024June 13, 20240

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday alleged that some powerful Nigerian politicians are shielding the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, who was accused of N80.2bn fraud. Recall that the anti-graft agency had declared Yahaya Bello wanted following his inability to honor its invitation. He was...

Ododo tasks stakeholders on proactive strategies to mitigate flooding in Kogi

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2024June 4, 20240

Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has charged stakeholders in the state to come together and develop a proactive strategy to mitigate flood disasters as predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) Ododo, who made the call on Tuesday during a stakeholders meeting on Emergency Management and Flood Preparedness organized by...

Kogi Referees Council urges Gov Ododo to renovate Confluence Stadium

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2024April 25, 20240

Referees in Kogi State have appealed to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to urgently renovate the Confluence Stadium to attract more sporting activities to the state. The appeal was made by the chairman of the Kogi State Referees Council, Baba Abel, during the association’s annual general meeting in Lokoja on Wednesday....

Kogi PDP affirms Dekina, Ofu chairmanship positions

NewsDeskNgApr 9, 2024April 9, 20240

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has affirmed Hon Husseini Ejinni and Hon Isah Alhassan, as the chairmen of Dekina and Ofu Local Government Areas of the state, respectively. The party, in the affirmation letters separately sent to the chairmen by the Chairman of the Kogi...

Ododo moves to tackle insecurity with Metropolitan Quick Response Squad

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2024April 3, 20240

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has launched a security initiative aimed at taming the upsurge in criminal activities in Lokoja and major towns in the state. According to Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, the operation code named ‘Metropolitan Quick Response’ is in partnership with the...

Again, Gunmen Disrupt SDP rally, destroy property worth millions of Naira.

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2023October 19, 20230

By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja. WITH the Kogi off-circle Governorship Election less than three weeks away, Gun wielding hoodlums believed to be sponsored political thugs have again, disrupted the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Governorship Election Ward rally in Ejule, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Faruk Adejoh-Audu, Director, Communications, Muri/Sam...

Explosion kills three in Kogi ahead of Buhari’s visit

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

An explosion in the Okene area of Kogi State has killed three persons. According to Channels Television, the blast occurred on Thursday morning at the Oyinoyi’s Palace in the Okenne Local Government Area of the state. It was learnt that police operatives of the Anti-Bomb Unit have arrived at the...

INEC laments over 160,966 uncollected PVCs in Kogi

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2022December 6, 20220

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has lamented over the poor turnout in the collection of Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVC) in Kogi State ahead of the 2023 general election. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi State, Dr Hale Gabriel Longpet disclosed this during an interview in his office on...