The FCT Commissioner of Police (CP), Benneth Igweh, has disclosed how a mechanic, Jonathan Marcus, who allegedly stabbed an 80-year-old, Adebola Ezekiel, and his wife, Abiodun Ezekiel, to death in their residence at the Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja. Mr Igweh,…
Yahaya Bello: Don’t obstruct EFCC from performing its duty, Justice minister warns politicians
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has cautioned public office holders to desist from impeding the officials of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from performing functions. Fagbemi said the EFCC by the stipulation…
Ex-Kogi Gov’s son slumps, dies after Eid prayer in Abuja
A former member of the House of Representatives from Kogi State, Hon. Mohammed Idris, is dead. The ex-lawmaker, who was the son of a former Governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris (Ibro), slumped and died in his residence shortly after…
Kogi attack: Ododo expresses shock over killings, vows to prevent reccurrence
Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi State has expressed shock and sympathy over the recent killing of 25 persons during bandits attack in Agojeju-Odo community in Omala Local Government Area of the state. Ododo, who spoke on the attack in Lokoja,…
Cop, security guard killed in Kogi banks robbery – Police
Fresh details that emerged on the robbery attack on two banks in Kogi State last Thursday have revealed that one police officer and one security guard lost their lives during a shoot out with armed robbers. The revelation was made…
Ododo’s inauguration: Police warn thugs, criminals to steer clear of venue
The Police command in Kogi on Friday warned political thugs and criminals to steer clear of the venue of Saturday’s inauguration of the Governor-elect, Alhaji Usman Ododo. The State Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha, gave the warning in a statement…
Kogi man ends 200-hour ironing marathon at 142 hours
A man, Dauda Abdulfatai, who initiated a 200-hour ironing marathon to surpass Gareth Sander’s Guinness World Record of 100 hours, unexpectedly terminated his attempt after exceeding 142 hours of continuous ironing. The decision was influenced by medical concerns and feedback…
Suspected gunmen attack residence of Kogi INEC REC
Suspected gunmen on Friday attacked the residence of the Kogi Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Hale Longpet, in Lokoja, an official has confirmed. Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Secretary to INEC Chairman, said this in…
Bello’s convoy attack political, Natasha alleges
Kogi Central Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Candidate in Kogi State, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that the recent attack on Gov. Yahaya Bello’s convoy is politically motivated. “It is a smear campaign against the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Governorship Murtala…
Defeated APC Reps candidate in Kogi congratulates winner
Mr Florunsho Olafemi, the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate for Yagba Federal constituency in Kogi State, has congratulated the winner of the election, Mr Leke Abejide of African Democratic Congress (ADC). ”I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your…
