…foundations. Remi Tinubu made the appeal while speaking at an event in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital on Saturday. She referenced the philanthropic activities of the Senegalese-American singer Akon, noting that government alone cannot shoulder the growing burden of poverty alleviation. Reacting, Fayose argued that grea…

…the corpse ran into ambush along Ochadamu-Ejule road in Ofu local government of Kogi state around 6pm, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The officer reportedly d!ed in Osogbo, capital of Osun state, after a brief illness. The abductors have reportedly reached the family, demanding N450m for the victims to regain their freedom…

…our military and also not to relent. “We still have those abducted in Borno and Kogi states among others still in captivity. We want the government to do everything possible to also secure their release. We cannot leave those ones and others in captivity. All our children and teachers still being held in captivity must…

…the unexpected transaction occurred on a Sunday afternoon while he was away in Makurdi, Kogi State. According to him, he immediately suspected that the huge amount was sent in error because he was not expecting any such payment. Pastor Contacts Lawyer After Receiving N120m Dr Isah explained that rather than keep the mo…

…in Lokoja Three people have been confirmed d3ad following a tragic road accident in Kogi State. The accident occurred around the Ganaja Village Roundabout in Lokoja on Thursday, July 9, 2026. According to eyewitness accounts, the victims included a baby, the driver conveying a deceased person's body, and another family…

…has destroyed the private residence of the Chairman of Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, Adamu Yahaya, leaving valuables in ruins, although no lives were lost.The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, while the chairman and members of his family were inside the house. The cause of the fire has…

…two women over alleged k!lling of teacher who disciplined 11-year-old pupil in Kogi The Kogi State Police Command has arrested three suspects after concluding investigation into the alleged k!lling of Mariam Usman, a staff member of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, in Olamaboro Local Government Area o…

…captivity. On May 21, 2025, Retired Major Joe Ajayi was abducted from his residence in Kogi State and died in captivity. In January 2026, Colonel Joseph Ajanaku (retd) was abducted in Plateau State and later rescued by security forces in a special operation. On May 30, 2026, Retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar was abdu…

…security operation along the Kwara-Kogi border. "A fierce and coordinated operation by Kogi State Joint Security Forces, comprising the military, police, hunters and vigilante groups, has forced the release of many captives held in forests along the Kwara-Kogi border," the group said. "The relieving news filtered in la…

…in captivity. lMay 21, 2025 - Retired Major Joe Ajayi was abducted from his residence in Kogi State and died in captivity. lJanuary 2026 - Colonel Joseph Ajanaku (retd) was abducted in Plateau State and later rescued by security forces in a special operation. lMay 30, 2026 - Retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar was abdu…

…points to improve efficiency and reduce duplication. Representatives from Oyo, Edo, and Kogi states pledged support for fibre rollout initiatives, including improved regulation and public awareness campaigns aimed at reducing vandalism and infrastructure damage. Chief Executive of Open Access Data Centres, Dr Ayotunde…

…12:30 p.m. on Sunday along the Okene-Lokoja Road before Confluence University, Osara, in Kogi State. The crash involved a MAN truck and a Toyota Sienna commercial bus carrying 10 occupants. "Seven persons comprising six male adults and one female adult lost their lives, while three male adults sustained injuries and we…

…social media. It recently featured in an examination at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Kogi State, where students were asked to produce an advocacy advertisement based on the First Lady's remarks, underscoring how discussions about petty trading, economic empowerment and livelihoods remain part of Nigeria's broader p…

…a series of legal and political developments. In June, the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, stunned sections of the opposition when it set aside its December 2025 judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC as a political party, although that decision has since b…

…said it will review the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, before taking any decision on the controversy surrounding the registration status of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. INEC's position came as the African Democratic Congress accused President Bola Tinubu of using state i…

…University of Lafia (Nasarawa State), and 1.7MW into the Federal University of Lokoja (Kogi State). Southern Nigeria also benefits from a 8.2MW project at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (Imo State), a comprehensive 10.7MW installation powering the University of Port Harcourt and its University Teaching Hos…

The Chief Imam of Ankpa and Chairman of the Kogi State Council of Ulama'u, Sheikh Salman Adam, has called on Muslims to embrace moral transformation, support security efforts, and uphold Islamic values as they celebrate the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH. Speaking at the 1448 Hijrah celebration held at the…

…Attempts by the wife to dispose of evidence were reportedly foiled by operatives. In Kogi State, NDLEA officers intercepted a suspect transporting methamphetamine concealed in custard containers along the Okene-Lokoja highway. Meanwhile, a couple wanted over a 117-kilogram cannabis seizure in Ekiti State were arrested…

The Kogi State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement exercise targeting vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced, or no

The Kogi State Government has announced sweeping security measures in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, including a ban on commercial motorcycle

…the report, the accident occurred on June 17 along the Jamata-Koton Karfe-Abuja road in Kogi State while troops were on duty. Sources said the soldiers, who are part of the 12 Brigade deployed in the Pipeline area of Agboja, sustained minor injuries in the crash. “They were immediately taken to a medical facility, wher…

…the growing insecurity threatening schools. He cited recent incidents in Borno, Oyo, and Kogi states, including the killing of two teachers during the conduct of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations, as evidence of the urgent need for enhanced security around educational institutions. Condemning th…

…forces on June 10, 2026, in a forest near Iluke in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Justice Hauwa Joseph Yilwa handed down the sentences after both women pleaded guilty to Counts 2, 4 and 5 of the five-count terrorism-related charge brought against them by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federa…