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Nigerian News

Kogi: Correctional officer who murdered photojournalist commits suicide 

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

The suspected killer of photojournalist, Ayo Aiyepekun, Tuesday in Kogi state, Adebayo Pelumi, has committed suicide. The suspect committed suicide in a hotel, following the appeals made by family of …

Kogi: Correctional officer who murdered photojournalist commits suicide  Read More
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Nigerian News

NGO urges government to address SGBV in Kogi

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

A Non-Govermental Organisation, Protect the Child Foundation (PTCF), has called on  Kogi state government and religious leaders to  urgently  address Sexual and Genders Based Violence in Kogi state. The  NGO …

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Metro

Kogi: Lecturer d!es in hotel room during encounter with student, Police react

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Tragedy struck the Kogi State University (KSU) community earlier this week following the sudden death of a senior lecturer, Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, who reportedly collapsed in a hotel room …

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Features

Unforgettable hero: Tom Adaba

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

Prof Tom Adaba, one of Nigeria’s best, passed on to glory not too long ago, but because he lived a worthy life on earth, his records remain unparalleled in many …

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Nigerian News

Senator Karimi foundation to commence bursary award to 3000 Kogi students

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

Senator Steve Sunday Karimi Education Foundation has announced the commencement of scholarship scheme for students of Kogi state origin in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The Foundation, who disclosed this …

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Nigerian News

Financial discipline: Kogi set to conduct bi-annual audit on LGAs 

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

To strengthen fiscal discipline in local government areas, Kogi state government Wednesday announced plans to conduct a bi-annual audit to assess Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) performance across the 21 councils. …

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Nigerian News

Kogi uncovers kidnappers’ supply networks

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 - by Admin I

Security forces in Kogi state have uncovered a network of individuals and businesses supplying food, water and fuel to kidnapping gangs operating in the region. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, …

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Medical trip: Court fixes July 17 to rule on Yahaya Bello’s application 

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Tuesday, fixed July 17 for ruling on an application filed by the immediate past governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello. In the …

Medical trip: Court fixes July 17 to rule on Yahaya Bello’s application  Read More
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Nigerian News

Suspension didn’t stop me from serving – Senator Natasha

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

…Flags off smart markets in Kogi The senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has said that despite her suspension, she never stopped working for the …

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The Unforgettable Hero, Prince Abubakar Audu

July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

Many governors have ruled Kogi state, but one person whose legacies stand out among them is the late Prince Abubakar Audu, the Adoja Attah of Igala. He left a footprint …

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Politics

First lady flags off distribution of agric inputs, to women, youth farmers

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

  The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has flagged off the distribution of farm inputs and equipment to farmers in Kogi state under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) …

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APC needs Yahaya Bello as Ganduje’s replacement, says Kogi group

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

Following the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a group known as Kogi Unity Forum has thrown its weight behind …

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Nigerian News

Kogi: Arewa Think Tank hails Faleke for donating Hilux to tackle insecurity 

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

The Arewa Think Tank (ATT) has commended Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, for his uncommon commitment to the security and wellbeing of …

Kogi: Arewa Think Tank hails Faleke for donating Hilux to tackle insecurity  Read More
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Ododo declares total war on criminals over killing of retired major

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo on Wednesday vowed to unravelled criminal elements terrorising the people of Kabba-Bunu local government area and some parts of Kogi West Senatorial District. The …

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Nigerian News

Ododo lays foundation of Sokoto’s N22bn housing project

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 - by Chamba Simeh

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has laid the foundation stone for a ₦22 billion luxury housing estate comprising 500 residential units. Governor Ododo lauded the initiative, describing it as both …

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Nigerian News

NEMA seeks support of Kogi government to tackle communities’ disasters  

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Tuesday  sought the support and cooperation of the Kogi state government to build an Emergency Preparedness and Response  project that would enhance the agency’s …

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Politics

Ododo performs groundbreaking of 500-unit housing project in Sokoto

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 - by Emeka Nze 

Kogi state governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Tuesday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a 500-unit housing estate in Sokoto state, describing the project as a bold testament to purposeful …

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Nigerian News

Kogi: NEMA seek government support to tackle impact of disasters on communities

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has sought the support and cooperation of Kogi State government to build Emergency Preparedness and Response project that would enhance the agency’s capacity to …

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Nigerian News

Ododo warns criminals, lauds Ekinrin-Adde community over launch of infrastructure fund

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has warned criminal elements terrorizing the people of the state to desist from crime or be ready to face the full wrath of the …

Ododo warns criminals, lauds Ekinrin-Adde community over launch of infrastructure fund Read More
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Politics

Kogi government inaugurates state taskforce on primary healthcare 

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

The Kogi State Government on Tuesday inaugurated a committee for the State Taskforce on Primary Health Care Services to ensure a successful public health programmes implementation.  The deputy governor, Comrade …

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Kogi, firm partner on affordable housing for civil servants

June 14, 2025June 14, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

Kogi State Government has declared its readiness to  partner with Mufkad Estate a real estate development company to deliver a rent-to-own housing estate for civil servants in the state. The …

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Metro

Abducted Kogi monarch freed after 27 days in captivity

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The abducted Traditional Ruler of Okoloke Community, Pa Dada Ogunyanda in Yagba West Local Government of Kogi has regained freedom 27 days after being held in kidnapper’s den. The Chairman …

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Nigerian News

Tinubu will resolve Nigeria’s challenges, deliver dividends of democracy – Minister 

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has assured that  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would  resolve Nigeria’s pressing challenges, grow the economy, improve the welfare of citizens, and …

Tinubu will resolve Nigeria’s challenges, deliver dividends of democracy – Minister  Read More
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Politics

Kogi government warns against politicising insecurity

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 - by Emeka Nze 

The Kogi state government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to combating insecurity and called on the citizens, media stakeholders, and political actors to avoid spreading fear or politicising the state’s …

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Pay tax to ensure growth, Suleiman charges Kogi stakeholders 

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

The executive director,  Masreal Media, Ambassador Ahmed Suleiman, Sunday, called on citizens and critical  stakeholders in Kogi state to pay their tax to enable  government  allocate resources effectively, drive economic growth …

Pay tax to ensure growth, Suleiman charges Kogi stakeholders  Read More

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