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NECO Denies Operating Miracle Centre in Kogi, Defends Exam Integrity

Robert Imoh — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:41:31 +0000

The National Examinations Council has rejected claims that Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, operates as a “miracle examination centre.” NECO described the allegation as false and misleading. The council made the clarification in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by its Acting Director of Information and Public […]

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Insecurity; Ododo empowers 1,050 hunters with security gadgets in Kogi

Robert Imoh — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:18:47 +0000

Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has empowered the newly recruited 1,050 Hunters in the state with security gadgets and safety materials to boost community policing. Ododo, who superintended over the gadgets’ distribution on Thursday in Lokoja, charged the hunters to deal decisively with criminals and ensure protection of lives and property across the state. “We […]

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LlNHFSS hails Kogi Govt on recruitment of 1,050 hunters

Robert Imoh — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:30:28 +0000

The Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS), has commended Kogi Government on the recruitment of 1,050 young men and women to join its fold to boost security in the state. This is contained in a statement by the Commandant-General of NHFSS, Dr Joshua Osatimehin, on Thursday in Abuja. Osatimehin said the recruitment would go […]

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Kidnapping: Police neutralise 2, recover rifle in Kogi

Robert Imoh — Tue, 28 May 2024 14:39:26 +0000

The Police Command in Kogi says its operatives neutralised two suspected kidnappers during a gun duel on Monday, recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition. The command’s spokesperson, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, made the disclosure to newsmen on Tuesday in Lokoja. Ovye-Aya attributed the feat recorded to the command’s continued onslaught against banditry, kidnapping and other heinous […]

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Tribunal affirms Ododo’s election victory

Robert Imoh — Mon, 27 May 2024 13:08:06 +0000

The Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, affirmed the election victory of Gov. Usman Ododo of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Nov. 11, 2023 Kogi governorship poll. The three-member panel of justices, headed by Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu, held that the petition was bereft of substance and accordingly dismissed. The […]

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We’ll bring perpetrators of Ogbe killing to justice – Kogi Government

Robert Imoh — Mon, 20 May 2024 07:22:08 +0000

Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has vowed to deploy available resources to bring the perpetrators of Ogbe killing to book and guarantee security in the area. Two persons were allegedly killed on Friday by bandits at Ogbe Community in Yagba West Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley […]

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NASS members laud Bello’s peaceful conduct of Gov’ship election in Kogi

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:28:18 +0000

The members of the National Assembly from Kogi on Tuesday, commended Gov. Yahaya Bello for superintending over a “peaceful and credible Nov 11, 2023 Governorship election’ in the state. The lawmakers, comprising Senators (excluding Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of PDP) and members of the House of Representatives, made the commendation at a courtesy visit to the […]

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2024, year of redemption for Nigerians, says Ododo

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 15:24:41 +0000

The Kogi Governor-elect, Mr Ahmed Ododo has assured people of the state and Nigerians that 2024 would be their year of redemption. Ododo made the declaration in his New Year Goodwill Message made available to journalists on Monday in Lokoja. Ododo said 2024 would be the year when the hope of Nigerians would be renewed […]

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Kogi Govt to harness solid minerals to boost IGR

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:06:11 +0000

The Kogi Government has pledged to explore and harness all the state’s mineral resources to boost its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the growth and development of the state. The Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Alhaji Bashiru Gegu, made the pledge on Tuesday while defending his ministry’s 2024 budget before the state lawmakers […]

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Kogi LG chairmen, councillors vacate office, as tenure expires

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:06:54 +0000

The 21 Local Government Chairmen and 239 councilors in Kogi have vacated their offices following the expiration of their three year tenure as elected council officials. Their tenure of office expired on Thursday, having been sworn in on Dec. 15, 2020 by Gov. Yahaya Bello. The state Commissioner for Local Government And Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr […]

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Election has gone beyond tribal sentiment in Kogi- Bello

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 18:08:25 +0000

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi says election has gone beyond ethnic sentiment in the state, saying that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the Nov.11 poll because it presented a popular candidate and not based on tribe or ethnicity. Bello said this at a stakeholders meeting of the APC held at the Glasshouse of the […]

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Off-circle elections: Clark urges INEC to investigate alleged irregularities

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 12:21:51 +0000

Elder statesman Edwin Clark has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate alleged irregularities reported in the Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi governorship elections held on Saturday. Clark, who made the call when a group, South-South Diamond Ladies paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja, said alleged discovery of completed result sheets with names […]

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Kogi guber: No security escort for VIPs to polling units – Police

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 17:30:22 +0000

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in-charge of Kogi Governorship Election, Mr Habu Sani, says no security personnel is allowed to accompany VIPs to polling unit during Saturday’s election. The DIG said this in a statement by the state police public relations officer, SP Williams Ovye-Aya in Lokoja. “On no account should any security personnel attached […]

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Gov. Bello mourns Lokoja LG boss

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:22:44 +0000

Gov .Yahaya Bello of Kogi has expressed profound shock over the sudden passing of the Chairman of Lokoja Local Government, Mr Mohammed Dan’ Asabe. Bello , in a statement issued by Mr Mohammed Onogwu ,his Chief Press Secretary ,on Friday in Lokoja ,said Dan Asabe’s death was tragic and painful. He described the council chairman, […]

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Police distribute operational vehicles, other equipment for guber elections in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:11:38 +0000

Police will distribute 220 operational vehicles to Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi preparatory to off-cycle governorship elections holding in the states on Nov. 11. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated on Sunday in Abuja that the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun already ordered the distribution of the vehicles. He listed the vehicles to […]

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