The Kogi State Government has set an ambitious target of generating one billion naira in revenue from signage and advertisement by 2026, as part of its broader strategy to boost the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and reduce dependence on…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Tajudeen Kolawole Fantola, was on Wednesday, 13th March, 2024 killed by kidnappers disguised as soldiers in Kogi state. The attack which occurred at the outskirts of Okene resulted in the death…
By Idowu Adebomi A wave of anger swept through Oke-Ere in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State on Wednesday, as hundreds of women took to the streets in protest over what they described as the relentless killing of…
The Kogi State Police Command has urged traditional rulers and other key stakeholders to reinforce community policing efforts to curb crime and enhance security across the state. This appeal was made by the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Abubakar…
Tensions erupted in the Senate on Thursday after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with the leadership over a seating arrangement dispute. The issue began when Akpoti-Uduaghan’s seat was reassigned following a reshuffle prompted by opposition members moving to the majority wing.…
The Nigeria Mainstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has sealed seven filling stations in Kogi State over allegations of under-dispensing petroleum products to customers. The NMDPRA Kogi Coordinator, Mr Ogbe Godwin, made the announcement during a press conference on…
The Head of the Civil Service in Kogi State, Dr Elijah Evinemi, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to revitalising the civil service to align with international best practices. Evinemi made this declaration on Tuesday in Lokoja while addressing a…
The Federal Government on Thursday began the construction of five Mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. The plants are to facilitate rapid access to gas to deepen its utilisation among Nigerians. The plants are being developed…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Miller Dantawaye as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) for Kogi and Betty Otimenyin for Edo. The Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC, Mr Ikechukwu Ani said this…
An auto crash involving an articulated vehicle in Kogi on Tuesday left six persons dead and 60 persons injured, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official has confirmed. Mr Samuel Oyedeji, FRSC Kogi Sector Command, who made the disclosure to…
