Kogi State

Residents of Ayetoro Kiri in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State have fled their homes following a deadly attack on a church that led to the abduction of more than 20 worshippers. The exodus began days after armed men invaded…
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Gunmen on Sunday abducted 20 worshippers during a church service at the First Evangelical Church Winning All in Ayetoro Kiri, Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The attack happened in the middle of worship when armed men…
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Authorities in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State have introduced a strict dusk-to-dawn curfew to curb rising attacks and unrest. The curfew, which runs from 7 pm to 6 am each day, began on December 2 and will continue until the…
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The Kogi State Government has confirmed that armed men attacked a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West, early on Sunday, taking the pastor known as Orlando, his wife and several worshippers. The assault left residents…
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The Kogi State House of Assembly has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to restore twelve constituencies that were removed more than two decades ago. Lawmakers say the call is backed by the Constitution, court rulings…
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The Kogi State House of Assembly has suspended Emmanuel Onuche, Chairman of Ibaji Local Government Area, over allegations of gross misconduct and actions said to have brought disrepute to the state. The decision was taken during…
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The trial of former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello took a new turn as a prosecution witness told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the state government’s fund withdrawals did not violate any banking regulations. The witness,…
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The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission has announced October 17, 2026, as the date for the conduct of local government elections across the state. Chairman of the commission, Nderi Mamman, made the announcement on Wednesday…
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As political alignments begin to form ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Kogi State governorship candidate under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Yakubu Muritala Ajaka, has accused ex-Governor Yahaya Bello of attempting…
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has renewed its demand for the reinstatement of five doctors dismissed by the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Kogi State. The doctors were allegedly sacked between October 2024 and…
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