Suspected kidnappers reportedly shot at an Abuja bound vehicle killing all occupants in Gegu, Koton-Karfi Council Area of Kogi State, while others escaped with bullet wounds. The abductors were said to have laid siege to Abuja bound vehicles, killing all…
Kogi: NDLEA arrests drug baron, recovers gun (Punch)
The Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a suspected drug baron, James Ameh, with one pump action gun loaded with live cartridges. Ameh, who is also said to be an herbalist, was arrested at…
Gunmen disrupt Kogi PDP gov primary (Nation)
The governorship primary election ended abruptly in the early hours of Wednesday when gunmen invaded the venue of the election, Lokoja Confluence Stadium. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that voting had ended and sorting of…
There’s no herdsmen attack at motor park —Kogi govt (Punch)
The Kogi Government has debunked the allegation of an attack by herdsmen at Big Joe motor park in Lokoja on Tuesday. A statement by the Director General of Media and Publicity to Kogi Governor, Kingsley Fanwo, described the news as…
Impeachment: Don’t attract peoples’ wrath, Kogi PDP warns lawmakers (Punch)
The Peoples Democratic Party in Kogi State has reacted to the planned impeachment of the Deputy Governor, Elder Simon Achuba by members of the House of Assembly, warning that the lawmakers were towing the path of self-destruction. In a statement…
Kogi government has established Lassa Fever treatment centre, Governor says (Guardian)
The Kogi government has established a bio-safety laboratory for the investigation of suspected Lassa Fever cases, according to Gov. Yahaya Bello. Bello, in a speech at a one-day sensitisation meeting with traditional rulers and other stakeholders on Friday in Lokoja,…
Senate blocks move to recognise Kogi as an oil-producing state (Punch)
The Senate has opposed a motion to recognise Kogi State as an oil-producing state. During a plenary session on Wednesday, the lawmaker representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Senator Isaac Alfa, moved the motion titled, ‘Need to Recognise Kogi State as…
Gunmen abduct five-day-old baby, police detain father (Guardian)
A five-day-old baby allegedly abducted in their home in Ijagbe commmunity, Mopa-Muro Local Government Area, Kogi, is yet to be found 10 days after the incident. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the incident occurred at about 8…
Gov Bello votes, laments low voter turnout (Leadership)
Governor Yahaya Bello Kogi State voted at about 8.38 a.m. at Agasa Uvete Polling Unit 011 in Okene Local Government area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bello and two of his wives spent about 15 minutes to…
Chopper Incident: Safe & sound, VP Osinbajo thanks Nigerians for concern
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has expressed thanks to Nigerians for their concern following the chopper incident Saturday in Kabba, Kogi State. A statement by his spokesperson, Laolu Akande, said the chopper carrying the Vice President had crash landed after a…