Kogi
Gunmen kidnap Kogi traditional ruler
Gunmen abduct HRH David Wada, Bagaji Odo monarch in Kogi State, while returning from a council meeting. Security forces and vigilantes search for him HRH David Wada, the second-class traditional ruler and District Head of Bagaji Odo in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State, has been abducted by unknown gunmen. The incident, which has […]
Why Death Row Inmates Remain Alive in Niger, Kogi – Officials
Some government officials and legal experts have explained that the delay in executing death row convicts in Niger and Kogi States is due to the fact that many of the cases are still undergoing appeal processes at the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court. The officials, in a special survey conducted by the News […]
Decomposed Body of Photojournalist Found in Kogi
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of the decomposing body of photojournalist Ayobami Aiyepeku, who was allegedly murdered by his neighbour and acquaintance, Oluwapelumi Adebayo, a staff member of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS). According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Williams Aya, the remains of Aiyepeku were found in a bush behind […]
Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Woman Over Daughter’s Marriage Refusal
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Yayu Musa in connection with the gruesome murder of a 50-year-old woman, identified as Atayi Abdul, in Olla Community, Omala Local Government Area of the state. According to preliminary investigations, the tragic incident occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025. The […]
Federal Poly Idah Bans Student Sign-Out Ceremonies
The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi State, has formally prohibited the widely practised sign-out ceremonies that students traditionally organise upon completing their graduation or semester examinations. This measure, the institution emphasized, is aimed at restoring order, discipline, and decorum within the campus environment and its adjoining communities. The announcement was contained in an […]
Kogi Govt Defends Remand of Man Over Ododo Defamation
Kogi State Government has confirmed the remand of a middle-aged man, Abdulhamid Deflowerboy, over alleged defamation of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. Deflowerboy was accused of authoring and circulating defamatory publications targeting the governor. Following these allegations, the police invited him for questioning, which eventually led to his arraignment in court and subsequent remand by judicial […]
Kidnap Attempt Turns Deadly in Kogi: Soldier Killed, One Rescued
The soldiers on duty did their best to resist the attackers, but the assailants outnumbered them and overwhelmed their position. A tragic incident unfolded on Monday, July 7, in Ogaminana, located in the Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, when armed men suspected to be kidnappers launched a deadly attack at a construction site. […]
Over 100 Homes Destroyed as Rainstorm Ravages Kogi
A severe rainstorm struck the Obeiba and Usungwe communities in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State on Monday night, unleashing destruction on a massive scale. The natural disaster, described as one of the most devastating in recent times, damaged over 100 residential structures, including schools, and left thousands of residents homeless and in urgent […]
Kogi Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Security
The Kogi State Government has reiterated its steadfast commitment to addressing the security challenges facing the state, particularly in the wake of a recent surge in kidnappings and killings in the Western Senatorial District. It called for unity, vigilance, and responsible communication from all stakeholders, warning against fear-mongering and the politicization of security issues. In […]
Gunmen Reportedly Attack Senator Natasha’s Family Residence
Police sources said the motive behind the attack remains unknown as investigations continue. Unknown hoodlums wielding cutlasses and firearms reportedly attacked the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the early hours of Tuesday in Obeiba-Ihima area, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the Chief Security Officer to […]