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Kogi State

July 18, 2021

Abducted traditional ruler regains freedom

The traditional ruler spent five days with his captors before regaining freedom.

Mohammed Adambe
July 14, 2021

UGM kidnap Kogi traditional ruler

Unknown gunmen have kidnapped Mohammed Adembe, a Kogi traditional ruler, the Adogu of Eganyi, in the Ajaokuta local government area of Kogi.

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and IGP Usman Baba Alkali
July 3, 2021

We’ve expended over N17 billion for various interventions in Kogi: Official

The National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) Kogi says the federal government has injected over N17 billion into the state’s economy.

Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq
July 1, 2021

UGM kidnap six at Kogi mining site

Unknown gunmen have kidnapped six workers at a mining site in Kogi.

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and IGP Usman Baba Alkali
June 20, 2021

Job seekers, intending couples must undergo drug test: NDLEA

“Be reminded ladies and gentlemen, that, President Muhammadu Buhari is resolute in his new thrust to purge urge the country of illicit drugs.”

NDLEA chairman Buba Marwa
June 11, 2021

Minimum Wage: Anambra, Imo, Zamfara, Benue, Kano, Kogi governors refuse to pay

Civil servants have accused Anambra, Imo, Zamfara, Benue, Kano, and Kogi governors of refusing to pay the new minimum wage.

Governors
June 11, 2021

Don’t join June 12 protest, Yahaya Bello warns students

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has warned Nigerian students not to join the proposed nationwide June 12 protest.

June 10, 2021

We political elites don’t exchange blows, Nigerians should stop fighting: Kogi Governor

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi says political elites are united and do not exchange blows as he urges Nigerians to eschew violence and promote peace.

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and President Muhammadu Buhari
June 9, 2021

Police kill two suspected kidnappers in military uniform

“Two wooden AK47, 25 assorted GSM handsets, one First Bank ATM card bearing Mohammed Jamiu and an undisclosed sum of money were recovered.”

Bandits and Kogi CP, Ede Ayuba
June 3, 2021

Accommodate ex-convicts, accord them their rights: Official

“70 per cent of convicts and suspected criminals in correctional facilities across the country are products of broken homes.”

Prisoner