All posts tagged "Kogi state"
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NEWS November 30, 2024Boat Tragedy in Kogi: Many Feared Dead, 24 Rescued in Capsize Incident
Boat tragedy in Kogi State has left many feared dead, with 24 survivors currently receiving medical care following the capsizing of a vessel on Saturday. The...
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NEWS November 28, 2024EFCC to Arraign Yahaya Bello on Fresh Money Laundering Charges Today
Former Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, is scheduled to be arraigned today at the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges of money laundering....
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HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL November 27, 2024NOA Kicks Off Awareness Campaign to Combat Lassa Fever in Kogi
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has launched a crucial awareness campaign in Kogi State to curb the potential spread of Lassa fever. The initiative began with...
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NEWS November 25, 2024Ododo Urges Peace as Kogi Faces Rising Tensions Over Vigilante Killing
Governor Usman Ododo has condemned vigilante justice in Kogi State, following the tragic killing of a Fulani settler in Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government Area. Speaking...
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NEWS November 14, 2024
Armed Attack on Obajana Transmission Station Disrupts Power Infrastructure
On November 12, 2024, armed men suspected to be bandits attacked the construction site of the 330/132/33kV transmission substation in Obajana, Kogi State, causing significant damage...
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NEWS November 5, 2024Nasarawa Police Rescue 14 Kidnap Victims, Arrest Five Suspects
Operatives from the Nasarawa State Police Command have successfully arrested five suspected kidnappers and freed 14 victims during a joint operation with local youths. The operation...
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NEWS November 5, 2024Kogi Residents Struggle with Rising Rent Prices Amid Housing Crisis
Kogi State residents are grappling with a severe housing crisis as rents skyrocket, driven by a housing deficit and economic hardship. The cost of basic accommodations...
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NEWS October 12, 2024Senator Launches Military Base in Kogi to Combat Insecurity
In a bold initiative to tackle escalating insecurity in Kogi West, Senator Sunday Karimi has led the establishment of a new military base. This facility, situated...
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NEWS October 12, 2024Kogi Governor Urges Media to Focus on Accurate Information
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has called on the media to prioritize the dissemination of accurate information and promote transparency in governance. During his visit to...
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NEWS October 9, 2024
16 States Challenge EFCC’s Legality in Supreme Court Hearing Set for October 22
The Supreme Court has set October 22 to hear a landmark case brought by 16 state governments, challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes...
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NEWS October 8, 2024Kogi State Sets New Minimum Wage at N72,500 with One-Year Tax Relief for Workers
The Kogi State government has officially approved a new minimum wage of N72,500 (Seventy-two thousand five hundred Naira) for civil servants and local government employees. Governor...
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NEWS October 7, 2024CJP Distances Itself from Call for Arrest of Former Kogi Governor
The Center for Justice and Peace (CJP) has rejected a statement demanding the arrest of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. During a press conference in...
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NEWS October 4, 2024Kogi Governor Empowers 8,000 Youths and Women with N100,000 Livelihood Grants
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has awarded N100,000 Livelihood Support Grants to 8,000 youths and women across the state. The initiative, which aims to bolster both...
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NEWS October 3, 2024Court Orders Yahaya Bello to Answer Fraud Charges of N110.4 Billion
A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, has summoned former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to appear for his arraignment on October 24, 2024....
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NEWS September 30, 2024NDLEA Takes Down Notorious Drug Traffickers in Major Bust
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully captured two infamous drug traffickers in a series of operations, including the notorious Damilare Ajiboye, known as...
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NEWS September 25, 2024Yahaya Bello’s Money Laundering Case Postponed as Ex-Governor Appeals to Supreme Court
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the money laundering trial against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, who is facing charges filed by the...
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NEWS September 23, 2024FIDA Voices Alarm Over Surge in Women Kidnapping Cases in Kogi State
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Kogi State Branch, has expressed serious concern over the alarming rise in women kidnapping incidents across Kogi State,...
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NEWS September 21, 2024
FG and Consortium Sign MoU to Revive Ajaokuta Steel and Iron Ore Mining in Kogi State
The Federal Government of Nigeria, alongside the original builders of the Ajaokuta Steel Plant, Messrs Tyazhpromexport (TPE), has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed...
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NEWS September 19, 2024Tensions Rise as Gunshots Erupt During EFCC’s Attempted Arrest of Yahaya Bello at Kogi Lodge
Gunfire echoed through Asokoro, Abuja, on Wednesday night as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attempted to arrest former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya...
