Tag: Kogi State
Three Killed as Security Forces Rescue Students From Bandits in Kogi Community
Three people were killed in a bandit attack on Iluke Community in Kogi State, while security forces rescued students from an attempted abduction.
Jibrin Barau, Yahaya Bello, Katsina Speaker Win APC Senatorial Tickets
ABUJA, Nigeria — May 18, 2026 Jibrin Barau, Yahaya Bello, and Nasir Daura have emerged winners of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in their respective states ahead of the 2027 general election.Barau secured the APC ticket for the Kano North Senatorial District following an affirmation exercise conducted at the party’s headquarters in Bichi…
Troops of 12 Brigade Rescue Kidnapped Victims, Foil Terrorist Logistics Movement in Kogi State
Kogi State, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 Troops of the Nigerian Army under 12 Brigade have rescued kidnapped victims and disrupted suspected terrorist logistics movement during coordinated operations in Kogi State. The operation, according to military sources, was part of ongoing efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of action and movement within the North Central region….
Kogi Prison Break: Five Inmates Recaptured as Nationwide Manhunt Continues
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the recapture of five out of twelve inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, following an early-morning security breach on Monday, March 24, 2024. How the Jailbreak Happened According to Abubakar Umar, NCoS Public Relations Officer, the inmates manipulated padlocks in a…
18 Passengers Abducted from ABC Transport Bus in Kogi Spend Five Days with Kidnappers
The Kogi State government has confirmed that 18 passengers abducted from an ABC Transport bus on Sunday, March 16, 2025, are still being held captive by kidnappers. The victims, including the driver, were traveling from the South-East to Abuja when their bus was hijacked by gunmen at Oloma in Ofu Local Government Area, a border…
Kogi Govt. Secures $500 Million to Fund Education, Healthcare
The Kogi State Government is set to receive $500 million in enhanced funding from the World Bank to improve access to high-quality basic education and primary healthcare services in the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning, Honourable Asiwaju Idris, during a Citizens’ Sensitization Programme held at the Government…
Kogi State Secures Major Chinese Investment for Free Trade Zone, Set to Boost Industrial Growth
The Kogi State government has announced a landmark partnership with the People’s Republic of China for the establishment of the Kogi Hunan Special Economic Zone, a Free Trade Zone poised to transform the state into a hub of industrial and economic activity. The agreement was formalized during a high-level meeting between Kogi State Governor Ahmed…
NNPC Begins Construction of Five Mini LNG Plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has officially launched the construction of five mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s gas infrastructure development. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on January 30, 2025, signals the government’s commitment to expanding domestic gas utilization and positioning Nigeria as a…
Yahaya Bello Allegedly Escapes EFCC Capture with Governor Ododo’s Help Amid N80.2 Billion Fraud Investigation
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello reportedly evaded capture by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, with the alleged assistance of his successor, Governor Usman Ododo. The EFCC had surrounded the Kogi State Government Lodge in Abuja in a renewed attempt to arrest Bello over allegations of an N80.2 billion…
Court Denies Yahaya Bello’s Request to Cancel Arrest Warrant
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rebuffed the plea of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to suspend legal proceedings concerning the N80.2 billion fraud allegations against him. Former Governor Bello had sought to halt the legal process underway in his case, which is being heard by Justice Emeka Nwite. His request was based…