Troops from the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army disrupted a terrorist logistics network in Kogi, arresting three suspected armed couriers in Lokoja and seizing 314 rounds of ammunition.

Police have confirmed an attack on a Lagos-Abuja bus in Kogi State, leading to a kidnapping incident. The brother of one victim raised the alarm, stating his sister was abducted on April 13 while traveling to Abuja.

Police forces in Oyo, Osun, Lagos, and Ogun states in Nigeria have committed to providing security for the upcoming UTME examinations, while youths in Kogi state have raised concerns.

The Kogi State Government addressed claims of ethnic bias in civil service employment, assuring citizens of fairness, equity, and merit-based hiring.

First Lady Remi Tinubu's Renewed Hope Initiative has donated 10,000 sanitary pads to schoolgirls in Kogi State, aiming to promote menstrual health and support girls' continued education.

A video showing the Nigerian Fire Service chief's convoy in his home state of Kogi has ignited widespread online debate and criticism regarding the allocation of resources within emergency services.

The Kogi State Social Investment Programme Agency (KOSSIPA) has provided N1 million, food, and medical care to an elderly woman, Mama Salametu Shaibu, whose deplorable living conditions went viral.

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo orders the evacuation of students from the University of Jos following the recent Plateau killings and security concerns. Read More:…

A legal practitioner and community leader has raised an alarm over escalating violence and mass displacement in Ochipu, an Igala community located in the Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria.

Governor Ododo has inaugurated the Southward Hospital in Kabba/Bunu, Kogi, equipped with advanced diagnostics like MRI and CT scans, to enhance local healthcare services.

A strategic consultant has questioned Kogi State's proposed ₦50 billion airport project, arguing that the investment is not aligned with current economic realities or citizen priorities, and suggests prioritizing roads and schools instead.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan led a food distribution drive in Kogi, providing essential items to her constituents during the periods of Ramadan and Lent to alleviate economic hardship.

Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan paid tribute to her late father's political legacy, honoring senior lawmakers who served alongside him.

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Nigerian newspapers report on terror gripping Nasarawa, Kogi, and Benue states, with residents revealing routes and transit camps. Additionally, the African Democratic Congress accused President Bola Tinubu of prioritizing his 2027 re-election over governance, citing budget failures and rising insecurity.

Gunmen in Kogi communities killed two people and are demanding a N25 million ransom for the release of three abducted victims.

A video obtained by PREMIUM TIMES and recorded by residents at the scene showed a man identified as Mr Elijah lying on the ground with a gunshot wound The post Gunmen attack Odo-Ere community in Kogi, shoot resident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A court has set a date to rule on the voluntariness of statements made by the Kogi governor's Chief of Staff and a co-defendant in an ongoing N10 billion fraud trial.

A Federal High Court in Lokoja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore and conduct elections in 11 suppressed constituencies in Kogi State.

Kogi State receives the official licence for the Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone, a major step to unlock Nigeria’s steel potential and attract investors. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-approves-ajaokuta-free-trade-zone-ododo-woos-investors/

Following a demolition in Kogilu, NGOs are stepping in to manage the food needs of the families who have been displaced by the event.

By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has declared that the search for a financier for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election forms is over. The party leadership made the declaration on Monday evening after receiving a N100 million cash donation from a coalition of Kogi State youths specifically for the procurement of the […] The post 2027: Don’t bother buying forms for Tinubu, APC tells politicians, groups appeared first on Vanguard News.

EFCC creditted six of the disputed statements to Ali Bello, who is a nephew to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, and two to his co-defendant in their N10 billion money laundering trial. The post EFCC investigator denies obtaining statements from Yahaya Bello’s nephew, others under duress appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian Army has intercepted and arrested three terrorist logistics and ammunition couriers in Kogi State, effectively disrupting their supply routes.

Nigerian police successfully rescued several abducted passengers in separate operations across Benue and Kogi states. These efforts also led to the arrest of multiple suspects involved in the highway abductions.

The Kogi East Political and Good Governance Group (KEPGGG) has endorsed Okutepa Usman Danladi for the Kogi East senatorial seat in the 2027 election.

Kogi State in Nigeria has opened bids for a new livestock project, which includes breeding centres, slaughterhouses, and wet markets, aiming to boost agricultural productivity and food safety.

Police in Nigeria have arrested three individuals in connection with the murder of a university graduate from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, whose body was discovered two weeks ago in Kogi state.

Justice Yahaya Adamu of the Kogi State High Court in Nigeria has passed away, prompting mourning from the state government.

Dr. John Suberu, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, has awarded scholarships to 40 students and distributed food items to approximately 1,500 residents in the Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency of Kogi State.

Nda Aaron, special adviser to Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo, has resigned his position to contest the Lokoja I Kogi Assembly seat in an upcoming election.

Apprehension has gripped Kogi Polytechnic after a lecturer, Mr. Ojodomo, died during a lecture, marking the second such death in the institution within a month.

The Kogi State Government has offered its condolences and pledged support to the families affected by a horrific road accident involving a tanker in Okunchi, Adavi Local Government Area.

A court has admitted written statements from Kogi State Chief of Staff, Ali Bello, and his co-defendant as exhibits in their N10bn fraud trial, dismissing objections to their admissibility.

—Driven by hike in prices of beans, yam flour, others —Kogi, Benue, Anambra record highest headline food inflation rates; Katsina, Imo, Ebonyi lowest By Elizabeth Adegbesan LAGOS — Nigeria’s annual food inflation rate reversed a six-month downward trend, rising to 12.2 per cent in February, from 8.89 per cent in January, driven by prices of beans, […] The post After 6-month break, food inflation resumes upward climb, rises 12.12% ———– 5 Lead Story appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kogi State Government has disbursed March salaries ahead of schedule to enable civil servants to prepare for the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr Sallah celebration.

Insecurity is escalating across Nigeria as Boko Haram and ISWAP declare a caliphate in Borno, claiming responsibility for killings and abductions, while other attacks occur in Benue, Niger, Kogi, and Kwara states.

Residents and security disclosures in Nasarawa and Kogi states have revealed a widening network of forest corridors, transit routes, and temporary camps allegedly used by terrorists in the region, extending to Benue.

New infections were reported in Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, Plateau, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kano, Ebonyi, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Benue states. The post Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 82 cases, 20 deaths in one week– NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

After the two men fled into nearby bushes, the attackers set the vehicle on fire, destroying the cashew products it was transporting to market. The post Bandits burn cashew-laden vehicle in Kogi’s Yagba West appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The State Security Service (SSS) has arrested Shafiu Usman in Gombe State, who is suspected of fleeing Kogi after allegedly participating in a church abduction in the state.

The National Boundary Commission reaffirms its commitment to peacefully and lawfully resolving the long-standing Edo-Kogi boundary dispute. Read More:…

Kogi State supports President Tinubu’s state police plan, viewing it as a generational reform to transform Nigeria’s security architecture and enhance safe Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-state-police-plan-generational-reform-kogi/

Kogi State in Nigeria is launching a mass medicine distribution campaign to prevent Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, aiming to cover 4.5 million residents across 3,200 communities.

Youths from Kogi State have made a historic donation of ₦100 million to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to fund the procurement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidential Nomination and Expression of Interest form for the 2027 elections.

Senator Karimi has earmarked N1 billion to fund the establishment of four additional Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centres in Kogi State, Nigeria.

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to 27 academic programmes at Prince Abubakar Audu University in Kogi, Nigeria. The accreditation covers a range of courses offered by the institution.

The Kogi State House of Assembly has confirmed Mr. Bello, a former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as a commissioner, with the Speaker urging him to deliver on his mandate.

The My People First Foundation launched empowerment and humanitarian initiatives in Kogi Central, Nigeria, benefiting over 2,500 individuals through skills acquisition, medical outreach, and welfare support.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on residents of Kogi State, Nigeria, to participate in the INEC voter card revalidation process to ensure democratic accountability.

Family, friends, and neighbors of Aminu Lawal, a fresh graduate murdered in Lokoja two weeks ago, are demanding justice amidst concerns that an arrested suspect might be released due to alleged pressure.

The Kogi State Government has commenced a massive project to renovate 728 public schools, aiming to improve learning environments statewide.

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has commended journalists in the state for their professionalism and commitment to upholding truth in reporting, highlighting their crucial role in society.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunny skies over the North-central region of Nigeria with patches of clouds, along with chances of thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Kogi and Nasarawa states for the next three days.

By John Alechenu, Abuja Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has validated her membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urging Nigerians—particularly youths and party faithful—to do the same. The lawmaker disclosed this via her verified social media platforms, confirming she completed the process through the party’s electronic registration portal. She described the PDP as […] The post PDP gains momentum as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan validates membership appeared first on ...

A Kogi PDP aspirant dismisses the ADC as a major threat, arguing it lacks the structure to be a viable Nigerian political opposition against the APC. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-lacks-structure-to-challenge-apc-kogi-pdp-aspirant/

The agency highlighted that residents in Benue, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger, Kebbi, Cross River, Oyo, Ogun, and other inland areas of the southern states are particularly vulnerable. The post Abuja, Benue, other states at risk as temperatures soar across Nigeria- NiMet appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

An abducted pastor and several other individuals have been successfully rescued and regained their freedom in Kogi, Nigeria.

Kogi State in Nigeria has initiated a bidding process to select consultants for its upcoming water projects, emphasizing transparency and merit-based selection.

A Federal High Court will rule on March 9, 2026, on the admissibility of EFCC documents in the N80.2bn money laundering trial of ex-Kogi governor Yahaya Be Read More:…

Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended Shafiu Usman, the alleged leader behind kidnappings in Kogi, Kwara, and Niger states, including a church attack.

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the suspect believed to have masterminded a deadly attack on an ECWA Church in Ayetoro, Kogi State, which led to the abduction of 20 worshippers.

The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has initiated steps to resolve a long-standing boundary dispute between Edo and Kogi States, holding a stakeholders' meeting to address the issue.

The Kogi State Government has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to establishing state police, calling it a generational reform for Nigeria's security.

A private complaint has been filed against five senior officials concerning the demolition of structures in Kogilu, Bengaluru.

The Kogi government has announced a date for the resumption of schools, which were indefinitely shut down across the state on February 3rd due to insecurity concerns.