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Kogi State

August 10, 2022

NDLEA nabs suspects with 456kg illicit drugs in Kogi

Mr Family said that the seized drugs included cannabis sativa, codeine, and exol-5, all of which were seized between July 30th to August 3rd.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
August 6, 2022

Bandits kidnap three children in Ajaokuta estate, demand N100 million ransom

“Kogi is known for distinguishing herself in ensuring security of lives and property of not only the residents but also travellers crossing the state.”

Bandits and Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello
August 6, 2022

Gunmen kill two expatriates, four others in Kogi

The six victims died in the exchange of fire with the hoodlums along Lokoja-Ajaokuta road around 8:00 p.m. on Friday.

Silhouette of Gunmen used to illustrate the story
August 4, 2022
Dino Melaye and Daniel Bwala
August 3, 2022

Rector bans sale of handouts, textbooks to Kogi poly students

The rector said times are hard and the students should not be subjected to more hardships but be genuinely assisted to perform excellently in their academics.

Dr Salisu Usman-Ogbo and Kogi State Polytechnic
July 17, 2022

Osinbajo deserves award for patronising local healthcare services: NMA

Mr Osinbajo, on Saturday, underwent a successful surgery for a leg fracture at Duchess International Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos State.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo/NMA
July 14, 2022

Civil Defence deploys undercover agents for Osun election 

The NSCDC has deployed 11,226 personnel to provide security for the Osun governorship election on Saturday.

Civil Defence officers
June 28, 2022

Three killed, two injured in Kogi tanker explosion: FRSC

“Three persons were burnt to death, while two other victims were rescued with burns and rushed to Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja.”

Fuel tanker explosion
June 24, 2022

Insecurity: Police, hunters comb Ondo forests for kidnappers

Kidnapping for ransom by armed bandits have since become a nightmare engulfing the people of Akoko, in the northern senatorial district of Ondo state.

June 22, 2022

Dangote launches driving school for truck drivers

Both Dangote Cement Transport and the FRSC signed an agreement on how to ensure that the academy is effective.

Dangote trucks