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By Stephen Adeleye Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Wednesday, disclosed that some suspects in connection with the bandits’ killings at Agojeju-Odo and Abejukolo communities in Omala Local Government Area of the state have been arrested. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two communities were attacked by suspected herdsmen on April 4,…
By Thompson Yamput The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) Nigeria, has urged the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to provide more opportunities for its members for skills acquisition. Mr Solomon Yahaya, JONAPWD National Publicity Secretary, made the plea while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lokoja, Kogi….
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi has charged the state’s commissioners to give their best for the development of the state. Ododo said this the swearing-in of 18 commissioners as members of the state executive council at the Government House, Lokoja. “You must discharged your duties with utmost sincerity and commitment as servant…
By Thompson Yamput TAF Africa, an International INGO, on Saturday commended Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security operatives for conducting a credible and peaceful Governorship Election in Kogi. TAF Africa’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Jake Epelle, gave the commendation during a news conference in Lokoja on Saturday. Epelle, who was represented by Me…
By Thompson Yamput The Police Command in Kogi has pledged improved service delivery to the residents for the maintenance of peace and security. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Miller Dantawaye, made the pledge on Friday during the Nigeria Police Force’s strategic engagement with critical stakeholders in Lokoja to mark the 2025 customer service week….
By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 12 persons with two others injured in an auto crash that occurred on Friday along the Ejule – Enugu highway in Kogi. Mr Tenimu Etuku, The FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria…
By Edith Nwapi A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Wednesday, adjourned hearing in the alleged money laundering case against former governor of Kogi , Yahaya Bello until April 3, April 24. Justice Maryann Anenih adjourned the case for continuation of hearing after the first witness, Fabian Nworah, a property developer, was called to testify….
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi State Government announced on Monday that preparations are complete to commence operation of buses for intra-city transport to improve movement within the Lokoja metropolis. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Victor Atuluku, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja. Atuluku said the intra-city transport service…
By Thompson Yamput No fewer than two persons have been reported dead and two others hospitalised after drinking excess self-made herb in Kogi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sad incident occurred in Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government Area of the state. The victims, including a 62-year-old man, reportedly drank in excess…
By Thompson Yamput The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi on Thursday failed to pick consensus candidates for various elective positions for the 2927 general elections following serious disagreements. The ephemeralnews.com.ng reports in Lokoja that the APC stakeholders’ meeting chaired by Gov. Ahmed Ododo ended without the announcement of candidates for the upcoming…
