Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, appeared before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Thursday, facing criminal charges of defamation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The charges, filed … Continue reading Suspended Kogi Senator Natasha Uduaghan Arraigned for Defamation
AGS NEWS – Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, has denied the request to move the N80.2 billion fraud trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, from Abuja to Kogi State. In a letter … Continue reading Yahaya Bello’s request to move N80bn fraud case to Kogi denied
AGS NEWS – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a declaration announcing the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, as wanted for his involvement in economic and financial crimes. The declaration, shared on the commission’s official … Continue reading EFCC issues wanted declaration for Yahaya Bello over alleged financial crimes
AGS NEWS – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented electoral documents against the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Murtala Ajaka, at the Kogi State Governorship Petition Tribunal in Abuja on Monday. The SDP and Ajaka are contesting … Continue reading INEC presents documents in SDP case at Kogi governorship tribunal
AGS NEWS – Suspected gunmen believed to be of Fulani descent launched a deadly attack on Agojeju-Odo, a community in Omala Local Government Council in Kogi East Senatorial District, early Friday morning, resulting in multiple casualties. According to reports gathered … Continue reading Suspected herdsmen attack leaves scores dead in Kogi community
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of 14 individuals on charges of alleged vote buying during the recent governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states. The arrests, part of pre-election intelligence-driven operations, were conducted … Continue reading EFCC arrests 14 suspects for vote buying in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi elections
Residents of Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states are casting their votes today to elect new governors. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reported that out of the 5,409,438 registered voters in the three states, 5,169,692 have collected their permanent voter … Continue reading 5.1m voters head to the polls to elect governors in Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi today
Cross River journalist Nten Ekpang was kidnapped by suspected abductors on November 1, 2023, near Lokoja in Kogi State. Ekpang, a broadcast journalist, was returning to Abuja from a family holiday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, when he was abducted. … Continue reading Journalist kidnapped in Kogi, kidnappers demand N10 million ransom
The Kogi chapter of the National Association of Government General Medical & Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) has once again called on the State Government to promptly reconsider the current salary structure for doctors working in the state’s civil service to counteract … Continue reading Kogi doctors appeal to gov. Bello for salary review
The Chairman of Ibaji Local Government Area, William Iko-Ojo, has been suspended by the Kogi State House of Assembly following serious allegations against him. The suspension was based on a petition filed by Jibril Ojochenemi, accusing the Chairman of misappropriation … Continue reading Kogi assembly suspends Ibaji LG chairman for alleged N536.1 million misappropriation
Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain a high standard of neutrality in the governorship elections scheduled for November 11 in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states. Expressing concerns over … Continue reading PDP governors call for credible elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi
In Lokoja, Kogi State, a middle-aged man named Alfa Olukuluku Kabiru was fatally electrocuted while attempting to vandalize an electricity transformer on Camp Road. The incident occurred on June 15, 2023. Following the incident, the police and officials from the … Continue reading Man killed while tampering with transformer in Kogi
In a tragic incident, a man named Siyaka Mohammed reportedly killed his girlfriend, Aisha Aminu, following a misunderstanding. Aisha, a 30-year-old woman with physical disabilities, was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend in Obehira, Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State. … Continue reading Man fatally stabs physically challenged girlfriend to death in Kogi state
Gunmen, whose identities remain unknown, have allegedly kidnapped three family members in the Greenland community, located behind the 500 Housing Estate in Ganaja, Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident occurred around 9 pm on Monday when the … Continue reading Kidnappers abduct three family members in Kogi state, leave letter notifying residents of future operations
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the official list of candidates for the upcoming governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states, scheduled for November 11, 2023. INEC Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, … Continue reading INEC releases final list of governorship election candidates in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states
During the cross-examination at the Presidential Election Petition Court, Joe Agada, the first witness of the People Democratic Party (PDP), made some significant allegations regarding the manipulation of BVAS devices and the signing of results in the last presidential election. … Continue reading PDP witness at tribunal alleges being forced to sign presidential poll result in Kogi
The alleged remarks made by Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Akeem Yusuf, have sparked criticism among Nigerians. It is reported that Yusuf hinted that the body of Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti could have been dumped in the lagoon around Third … Continue reading Controversy surrounds alleged remarks by Kogi state commissioner of police on Seun Kuti’s assault
The Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission in Kogi State, Professor Habibat Isah, has stated that the server being prepared for the 2023 Population and Housing census will be highly secured, and no one will be able to hack … Continue reading National Population Commission server never hacked – Rep.
Former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Yomi Awoniyi, raises concerns about the lack of credibility in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary held in Kogi State on Sunday. Awoniyi, who came second with 77 votes, alleges that the victory of … Continue reading Ex Kogi State Deputy Governor warns that Melaye’s emergence as governorship candidate is dangerous
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