Tag: #KogiState
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JOY IN KOGI IDP CAMP AS RESCUED WOMAN WELCOMES TWIN GIRLS
From captivity to celebration — hope has found its way back to an IDP camp in Kogi. A woman recently rescued from kidnappers has safely delivered twin girls at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Kogi State, in what officials describe as a powerful symbol of resilience amid ongoing security operations. The state’s Commissioner…
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KOGI YOUTHS PAY ₦100M FOR TINUBU’S 2027 APC NOMINATION FORM IN ADVANCE
In a dramatic show of political loyalty, youths from Kogi State have already paid ₦100 million to secure President Bola Tinubu’s APC nomination form for the 2027 presidential election—three years ahead. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, revealed that the nomination form for President Bola Tinubu has already been…
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SECURITY FORCES WIPE OUT BANDITS’ CAMPS IN KOGI, RESCUE KIDNAP VICTIMS
Major breakthrough as Nigerian troops and vigilantes dismantle criminal strongholds and free captives in coordinated assault. A joint security operation involving the military, police, DSS and local vigilantes has destroyed three major bandits’ camps in Kogi West, dealing a heavy blow to criminal networks terrorising the area. The camps, reportedly controlled by notorious bandit leader…
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KOGI SHUTS MARKETS, MOTOR PARKS TO CHOKE BANDITS
No trading, no movement — Kogi State tightens the screws as security forces move in on terrorists and kidnappers in Kogi West. The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across Kogi West Senatorial District to boost ongoing security operations. Announcing the move in Lokoja, Information Commissioner Kingsley…
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NDLEA HAULS 7,746 TONNES OF ILLICIT DRUGS IN KOGI
Big seizures, hundreds of arrests, and a push for prevention as NDLEA steps up the drug war in Kogi. The NDLEA in Kogi State says it confiscated a staggering 7,746 tonnes of illicit drugs between January and December 2025, dealing a major blow to drug traffickers. Briefing journalists in Lokoja, the state’s NDLEA boss, Mustapha…
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KOGI SHUTS SCHOOLS TEMPORARILY OVER SECURITY THREATS
Government acts proactively to protect students and teachers amid rising local tensions The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all schools in the state following rising security concerns in certain communities. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo described the move as a precautionary measure to safeguard pupils, students, and teachers, stressing that the decision…
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TEARS, SACRIFICE, AND RELIEF: 17 MORE ABDUCTED KOGI WORSHIPPERS FINALLY FREED
After weeks of fear, prayers, and painful sacrifices, hope is rising again in Aiyetoro Kiri, Bunu District of Kogi State. Seventeen more worshippers abducted from an ECWA church in the community have finally regained their freedom, thanks to determined efforts by community leaders and the families of the victims who pulled resources together to negotiate…
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KOGI TRAGEDY: 6 DIE, 13 INJURED IN CRASH AFTER DISABILITY DAY CELEBRATION
A joyful trip home from Kogi’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities event turned deadly Wednesday, claiming six lives and injuring 13 others in a horrific bus crash on the Lokoja-Okene road. The victims, all from Okene, were returning from the Government House commemoration when disaster struck, leaving the state in mourning. Commissioner Kingsley Fanwo…
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CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF SHAIBU PROMISES CONTINUED MILITARY PRESSURE ON CRIMINAL GROUPS IN KOGI AND BEYOND
Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), reaffirmed the military’s commitment to sustaining aggressive operations to combat criminal networks threatening security in Kogi State and across the country. Shaibu made this assurance during a courtesy visit from Kogi Governor Usman Ododo at Army Headquarters in Abuja. The COAS pledged enhanced collaboration with state…
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KOGI POLICE ASSURE ADEQUATE SECURITY FOR NECO EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
The Kogi State Police Command has assured the National Examination Council (NECO) and exam candidates of robust security during the external examinations starting this Wednesday. State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankarofi, confirmed that security personnel have been deployed across all examination centers to ensure a smooth and safe examination process. NECO Coordinator in Kogi, Mr.…
