The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) says 12 inmates escaped from the Koton Karfe Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kogi in the early hours of Monday. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), NCoS, Mr Abubakar Umar, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...
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By JOHN ONAH, Abuja- coalition of Ebira indigenes from across the five local government areas of Kogi Central has dismissed claims that the ongoing recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is being manipulated, insisting that it represents the genuine will of the people. In a statement issued on Thursday,...
A group of registered voters from Kogi Central Senatorial District on Monday submitted a petition to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately commence the recall process of suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. The constituents, in a letter signed by the Lead Petitioner, Salihu Habib, submitted at...
Senator Sunday Karimi (APC-Kogi) has said the current crisis involving Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has vindicated former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello. Karimi who represents Kogi West Senatorial District, made the assertion on Sunday while speaking to newsmen in Lokoja, describing the face-off as...
A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja Kogi State capital has set aside an earlier ruling that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving the recall process initiated by constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Federal High Court in a landmark judgement...
A Federal High Court in Lokoja on Friday restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving petitions for the purpose of initiating a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Isa Dashen, gave the order after listening to the application moved by Mr Smart Nwachimere, of West-Idahosa, SAN...
The Kogi Central Women Development Association (KCWDA) on Thursday backed the suspension and recall of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from National Assembly. Speaking in Lokoja at a news conference, the association’s spokesperson, Mrs Christy Omale, praised the Senate’s six-month suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing her gross misconduct and unruly behaviour. Omale...
) The ljumu and Kabba-Bunu Local Government Councils have announced the closure of two Zango Cattle Markets in their respective areas, following incessant security threats. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the markets are situated at Iyara in Ijumu and Odolu in Kabba. It was learnt that...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI)’s commitment to supporting Nigerians, particularly women, youths and vulnerable groups in Nigeria. Speaking on Monday at the Government House in Lokoja, Kogi State, while donating food items to vulnerable...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to gender equality and the protection of the rights of women and children. Speaking at an event held at the Government House, Lokoja, to mark the 2025 International Women’s Day with...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has acknowledged the strength, resilience, and determination demonstrated by women in the quest to change negative gender narratives and stereotypes in the society. The First Lady stated this in a message to commemorate the 2025...
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Tijjani Ahmed-Anaje, has pledged support for the implementation of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project in Kogi. Ohinoyi gave the assurance when the AGILE team led by the State Project Coordinator, Dr Bello Abdulhakeem, paid him an advocacy visit in...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of four people in a lone accident involving an articulated vehicle in Kogi. The FRSC also said that two persons were severely injured in the accident. The FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, Mr Samuel Oyedeji, confirmed the incidence to...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Wednesday, publicly destroyed 25 tonnes of seized hard drugs in Kogi Stste. The NDLEA Chairman, Retired Brig.- Gen. Mohammed Marwa, who made the disclosure during the exercise held near Confluence Beach Hotel, Ganaja Village in Lokoja, described it as “very satisfactory.”...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 500 women from the 21 local government areas in the Kogi State. Speaking at the distribution of empowerment items to the women at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja, Mrs. Tinubu highlighted the importance of supporting...
Protesting students of Federal University Lokoja (FUL) on Wednesday threatened to block the Abuja-Lagos Highway if the Federal Government failed to stop the incessant killing of their colleagues by trucks. Benjamin Timothy, FUL President, Student Union Government (SUG), who made the threat during the procession at the Falele Campus,...
By OJOMA PETER, Lokoja – The management of Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has declared two days as lecture-free to mourn five of its students that were killed in an auto crash at Felele road, Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. FUL Deputy Registrar, Human Resource, Mr Vincent Ifedayo-Ojo, made the...
An auto crash involving an articulated vehicle in Kogi has claimed the lives of seven people, including four students from the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), while another student sustained injuries. The FRSC Kogi Sector Commander, Mr Samuel Oyedeji, revealed the details to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adavi Local Government Area has restated its unwavering support for the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and the party’s leadership in Kogi State. This assurance was given by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Honourable...
Kogi State Government has filed an appeal before the Court of Appeal in Abuja against the removal of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Tijani Ahmed-Anaje, by a state High Court. The Kogi Attorney General, Mr Muzi Abdullahi, who is the 2nd claimant in the appeal made this known to...