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Yahaya Bello Announces Intention to Contest Kogi Central Senate Position
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has expressed his interest in contesting the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election. Bello made the declaration during a visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community stakeholders from the senatorial district, saying, “I accept […]
Kogi Govt Reaffirms Zero Negotiation Policy as Bandit Attacks Surge
The Kogi State government has reiterated its stance against negotiating with criminal elements amid rising incidents of kidnapping across the state. Kogi, one of the North Central states grappling with increased criminal activity, has recorded several abductions in recent weeks. Last week, armed bandits launched two separate attacks in Yagba East Local Government Area, though […]
Kogi Assembly Suspends LG Chairman Over Misconduct Allegations
Speaker Aliyu Yusuf made the announcement during the Assembly’s plenary session, confirming that Onuche’s actions were said to have damaged the image of the state government. As a result, the House decided to suspend him while an investigation into the allegations is carried out. During this period, Onuche is required to hand over the administration […]
Kogi Mourns as Boat Mishap Death Toll Increases
According to reports, the victims, mostly traders were travelling from the Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State to the Ilushi market in neighbouring Edo State when the boat capsized on the evening of Tuesday, September 30, 2025. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, […]
Police Confirm Abduction of 12 Passengers in Kogi
According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya, a combined team of police, military personnel, and local vigilantes managed to rescue eight of the victims, including the bus driver. Efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the remaining four victims still held by the kidnappers. “Kidnappers attacked a Big […]
Kogi ADC: Dino Melaye Issues Stern Warning to Governor Ododo Over Alleged Attacks
This was contained in a post shared on social media, Melaye accused some appointees of the governor of orchestrating these attacks and called on Ododo to rein them in. He warned that any further provocation would be met with what he described as a “superior response.” “I call on Governor Ododo to call his appointees […]
Senator Natasha Set To Resume, National Assembly Opens Office
The Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, unsealed the office, paving the way for the Kogi Central Senator to return to the Red Chamber when plenary resumes. “To unseal Senator Natasha Akpoti’s office, I, Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director, Sergeant-at-Arms, hereby unseal the office,” said the Sergeant-at-Arms before unlocking the door to the office, which […]
NASS Replies Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Threat To Sue Clerk
NASS disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director of Information, Bullah Bi-Allah, in response to threats by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyer, Michael Numa (SAN), to sue the Clerk if the senator is not allowed to resume her legislative duties. The National Assembly maintained that while Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan had written to the Clerk to indicate her […]
Nigerian Army Neutralises Bandits Second-In-Command In Kogi
According to report, the bandit leader was the second-in-command to Kachala Shuaibu, leader of a gang operating within Masalaci Boka and Ofere Forest areas of Kogi State. The development comes barely a week after troops recorded a similar feat, neutralising another commander, Kachalla Balla, alongside five of his gang members in a breakthrough against banditry […]
Senate Rejects Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Bid to Resume Legislative Duties
In a letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, the Senate acknowledged receiving notification from Akpoti-Uduaghan regarding her intention to return to plenary. However, it clarified that her suspension remains active and that no administrative action would be taken until the Court of Appeal delivers its verdict on the matter. The Senate […]