Tag: #KogiState
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KOGI BANS NIGHT TRAVEL, CLOSES MARKETS, IN CRACKDOWN ON BANDITRY
The Kogi State Government has announced a sweeping set of security measures, including a ban on night travel on all state-owned roads, as part of efforts to tackle rising cases of kidnapping and violent crimes across the state. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo disclosed the directives on Saturday June 13 in Lokoja. Under these new measures,…
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ODODO CELEBRATES NIKE DAVIES-OKUNDAYE AT 75, HAILS HER GLOBAL IMPACT IN ARTS AND CULTURE
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has congratulated renowned Nigerian artist and cultural icon, Mrs Nike Davies-Okundaye, on her 75th birthday. In a statement, the governor described her as one of Kogi State’s greatest cultural ambassadors, praising her lifelong contributions to African art, culture, and youth empowerment. He noted that her work in textile design, painting,…
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NOA MOVES TO PARTNER FIDA ON FREE LEGAL SERVICES IN KOGI
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Kogi State has expressed readiness to partner with the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) to provide free legal services for members of the public. The State Director of NOA, Mrs Aileku Ayedime, made the pledge during a stakeholders’ consultation meeting with female judicial officers in Lokoja. She said…
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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…
