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Kogi State

October 18, 2021

Bawa’s EFCC wanted to nail me at all cost: Gov. Bello

“We reiterate our demand for an unreserved apology from the EFCC as contained in our letter to the chairman of the EFCC on September 6.”

Yahaya Bello and Abdulrasheed Bawa
October 17, 2021

Four policemen detained over viral extortion video

The policemen extorted N25,000 from a traveller and physically assaulted another.

October 7, 2021

Kogi hunters, vigilantes raid kidnappers’ den, rescue three

According to Mr Yahaya, the victims were underage kidnapped two weeks ago from the Chikara community on Lokoja-Abuja Road.

October 4, 2021

FRSC warns against night travelling over insecurity, bad roads

The road safety agency said its members would enforce strict compliance to laws and orders on highways.

FRSC Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi
September 22, 2021

Killer Herdsmen: Kogi residents decry killing, kidnapping, beg governor to review open grazing

The socio-cultural group, Okun Development Association (ODA), has condemned the attack on worshippers at a church in Kabba-Bunu local government area.

September 20, 2021

CAN condemns attacks on churches, worshipers in Kogi

The Christian body said the attacks were a desecration of places of worship.

Kogi CAN Chairman, Bishop John Ibenu and Bandits
September 19, 2021

Wet week ahead as NiMet predicts cloudy weather from Monday to Wednesday

NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted partly cloudy to cloudy skies over the northern region. Inland and coastal cities are also expected to have cloudy skies.

September 19, 2021

Bandits attack Kogi church, kill one, abduct two

Two of the oldest members of the church were taken away by the gunmen.

Bandits
September 16, 2021

Kogi workers demand minimum wage, say it’s overdue

Governor Yahaya Bello has in the past promised to pay minimum wage to Kogi workers but he is yet to fulfil its promises.

September 14, 2021

114 escaped Kogi inmates recaptured, 126 still missing: Official

A total of 240 inmates were said to have escaped after gunmen broke into the prison on September 12.

Nigerian Correctional Service headquarters used to illustrate this story