35 h. ago Move to safer grounds, Kogi information ministry urges residents in flood

The Sun The Kogi State government has issued a strong appeal to residents living in flood-prone communities to begin relocating to safer grounds as part of early preventive measures ahead of the anticipated seasonal flooding. This call was contained in a statement released on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, […] The post Move to safer grounds, Kogi information ministry urges residents in flood-prone areas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Ododo boosts campus security, donates security equipment to Kogi Poly

In a bid to enhance safety of lives and properties in Kogi State Polytechnic, the Administration of Governror Ahmed Ododo, read more Ododo boosts campus security, donates security equipment to Kogi Poly

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62 h. ago Court To Rule On Yahaya Bello’s Request To Travel Abroad For Medical Care July 17

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, presided over by Justice Maryann Anenih, has fixed July 17, 2025, to deliver a ruling on an application by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. At the resumed hearing of the money laundering case filed by […] The post Court To Rule On Yahaya Bello’s Request To Travel Abroad For Medical Care July 17 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 h. ago EFCC Asks Court To Reject Yahaya Bello’s Motion For Medical Trip

Justice Maryann Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory was on Tuesday asked to turn down a request by former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to travel out of the country for medical vacation. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in its counter-motion against the request of the former governor, […]

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67 h. ago Soldier killed in Kogi in failed abduction of Chinese national

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja In a bid to rescue a Chinese national at a construction company in Ogaminana, Adavi local government area of Kogi State , a soldier who was on guard was killed by gun men suspected to be kidnappers. It was learnt that the abductors in their numbers invaded the construction site on […] The post Soldier killed in Kogi in failed abduction of Chinese national appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago With your pension savings, homeownership dream is realisable –NLPC Pensions

The dream of homeownership while still working has become achievable by accessing 25 percent of your Retirement Savings Account (RSA) read more With your pension savings, homeownership dream is realisable –NLPC Pensions

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1 week ago FCT Court Grants Senator Natasha Bail For Allegedly Defaming Senate President

The Federal Government on Monday, arraigned lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The female lawmaker was arraigned on six counts bordering on alleged defamation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The Peoples Democratic Party’s Senator pleaded not guilty, and Justice […] The post FCT Court Grants Senator Natasha Bail For Allegedly Defaming Senate President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Again, Natasha Arraigned Over Alleged Defamation Against Akpabio, Bello

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja presided by Justice Mohammed Umar on Monday for her second arraignment in an ongoing defamation case involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The lawmaker arrived at the court alongside her husband, […]

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1 week ago Kogi trains 2,310 youths in CNG conversion to boost economy, tackle unemployment

Kogi State Government has commenced the training of 2,310 young people across the local government areas of the state in read more Kogi trains 2,310 youths in CNG conversion to boost economy, tackle unemployment

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1 week ago Kogi govt, others target $750m SABER fund to promote ease of doing business

Tribune Online Kogi govt, others target $750m SABER fund to promote ease of doing business Kogi State Government says it is accelerating reforms under the $750 million World Bank-supported SABER programme aimed at... Kogi govt, others target $750m SABER fund to promote ease of doing business Tribune Online

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1 week ago Kogi, Others Target $750m SABER  Fund To Promote Ease Of Doing Business 

The Kogi State Government said it is accelerating reforms under the $750 million World Bank-supported SABER programme aimed at improving ease of doing business across the 36 states of the federation. Governor Usman Ododo stated this at a one-day strategic technical session and statewide townhall meeting held in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment […]

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1 week ago Kogi local govt workers hail Ododo for prompt salary payment

Tribune Online Kogi local govt workers hail Ododo for prompt salary payment “This is highly commendable. The workers of Ogori-Magongo can testify that the governor has brought back hope. Kogi local govt workers hail Ododo for prompt salary payment Tribune Online

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1 week ago “Let Me Treat My Hypertension Abroad” – Yahaya Bello Begs Court; EFCC Tells Him To Use “Ultra

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected the application by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. The anti-graft agency told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday that the request was an abuse of court process. EFCC’s prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), said Bello […] The post “Let Me Treat My Hypertension Abroad” – Yahaya Bello Begs Court; EFCC Tells Him To Use “Ultra-modern Hospitals” He Claimed He Built In Kogi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago I wasn’t harassed by Yahaya Bello’s security aides, EFCC witness tells Court

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The trial of former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello took a dramatic twist, when a witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mshellia Bata, denied the allegations made by the commission that he (witness) was thoroughly harassed and intimidated by security aides of the defendant on account of […] The post I wasn’t harassed by Yahaya Bello’s security aides, EFCC witness tells Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ₦1.09 billion withdrawn in 3 days from Kogi government account – Witness testifies in Yahaya Bello’s trial

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State, on Thursday revealed how over ₦1.09 billion. read more ₦1.09 billion withdrawn in 3 days from Kogi government account – Witness testifies in Yahaya Bello’s trial

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2 w. ago No room for idle, unproductive civil servants in Kogi — Head of Service

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja Kogi State Head of Civil Service Dr Elijah Evinemi has said there’s no room for any idle civil servants in Kogi state saying governor Usman Ododo has given all the necessary incentives for the workers to perform their duties maximally. Evinemi also charged civil servants in the State to embrace discipline […] The post No room for idle, unproductive civil servants in Kogi — Head of Service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Uzodimma presents scorecard of performance, says new Imo is here

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma yesterday gave a comprehensive account of his stewardship with a verdict that his administration had built a new Imo the citizens should be proud of. Tracing his first year year in office to the 18 months in his second tenure, Uzodimma expressed satisfaction that he had put Imo on […] The post Uzodimma presents scorecard of performance, says new Imo is here appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kogi Gov’t Lauds World Bank, NEMA For Emergency Preparedness, Response

Kogi State Government has commended the World Bank Group and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), for their commitment to disaster management in the country. Governor Usman Ododo gave the commendation on Tuesday in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital during a three-day emergency response plan workshop organised for critical stakeholders in disaster management by NEMA […]

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2 w. ago Kogi govt lauds World Bank Group, NEMA’s commitment to disaster management

Tribune Online Kogi govt lauds World Bank Group, NEMA’s commitment to disaster management Kogi State Government has commended the World Bank Group and the National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) for their commitment to disaster management. Kogi govt lauds World Bank Group, NEMA’s commitment to disaster management Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kogi govt flags off training of 100 girls on safe spaces manual

Tribune Online Kogi govt flags off training of 100 girls on safe spaces manual Kogi State Government, through the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, has commenced a five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on the Safe Spaces Manual, to equip over 100 young girls. Kogi govt flags off training of 100 girls on safe spaces manual Tribune Online

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