23 h. ago Ododo boosts security, distributes 49 vehicles to security agencies

Ahmed Usman Ododo , Kogi State Governor, on Monday, flagged off the distribution of security vehicles donated by the State read more Ododo boosts security, distributes 49 vehicles to security agencies

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26 h. ago Shettima welcomes Wada, Abenemi and other members into APC in Lokoja

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday welcomed former Kogi State governor Wada Ichala Wada, who has moved from the Peoples read more Shettima welcomes Wada, Abenemi and other members into APC in Lokoja

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41 h. ago Setback for PDP as Kogi ward chairman, youth leader, others defect to APC

The political structure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Takete Ide/Otafun Ward, Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, suffered a major setback on Sunday as key stakeholders defected to the...

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42 h. ago Ododo Presents Vehicles, Motorcycles To Security Agencies In Kogi

Kogi State governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, on Monday, presented vehicles and motorcycles to various security agencies in the State. Speaking during the event, Governor Ododo emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in ensuring security. “Your sacrifices and contributions reflect a deep understanding that security is a shared responsibility,” Ododo told security agents. The distribution, the […]

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63 h. ago Kogi Zariagi International airport to commence 2026, says Gov Ododo

Ahmed Usman Ododo , Kogi State Governor, has announced that civil construction works on the proposed Zariagi International Airport will read more Kogi Zariagi International airport to commence 2026, says Gov Ododo

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64 h. ago Gov Ododo warns against ‘malicious statements’ targeting Tinubu

Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has issued a strong warning against the spread of malicious statements targeting President Bola Tinubu, cautioning

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67 h. ago ‘My Rumoured Strained Relationship With Tinubu Is False’, Says Ex

The immediate-past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has distanced himself from a viral video by one Joy Sadiq, suggesting a strained relationship between him and President Ahmed Tinubu. Bello described the insinuation in the video as inaccurate, misleading, malicious and non-reflective of reality. In a statement personally signed by the former Governor and […]

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5 d. ago Alleged N110bn fraud: I am not Kogi’s govt house account officer or relationship manager — EFCC witness

THE sixth prosecution witness (PW6) in the ongoing trial of former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State and two others before the high court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mshelia Arhyel Bata, on Thursday, told the court that he was never at any time the account officer or relationship manager of the Kogi State […]

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5 d. ago Federal Government Condemns Abduction Of Civil Servants In Kogi

The federal government has condemned the abduction in Kogi State of an unspecified number of civil servants who were travelling to Abuja for a promotion examination. The condemnation was conveyed through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), where the federal government also expressed solidarity with the abducted workers. […]

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6 d. ago One year in office: Okpebholo, committed development enthusiast — Gov Ododo

Governor of Kogi, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has described the Governor of Edo, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as a committed development enthusiast and

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6 d. ago Money Laundering Charge: Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello’s Trial To Jan 29

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has adjourned further hearing on the 19-count money laundering charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, filed against the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to January 29, 2026. Bello, who piloted the affairs of Kogi state from 2016 to 2024, is facing trial over […] The post Money Laundering Charge: Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello’s Trial To Jan 29 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Witness reveals ₦117m withdrawn from 13 Kogi LGs in Yahaya Bello’s ₦80bn trial

The trial of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, continued on Tuesday before Emeka Nwite, Justice of the Federal read more Witness reveals ₦117m withdrawn from 13 Kogi LGs in Yahaya Bello’s ₦80bn trial

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7 d. ago Alleged money laundering: Court adjourns Yahaya Bello’s trial until Jan 29

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, until January 29 for continuation of trial.

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7 d. ago Alleged Money Laundering: Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello’s Trial To January 29

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, on Tuesday, adjourned the alleged money laundering trial of the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to January 29, 30 and February 4 and 5, 2026, for continuation of trial. The matter was adjourned to allow the prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, to conclude the examination […]

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8 d. ago Amupitan, Shaibu Will Lead With Integrity As Electoral Commission Chair, Army Chief – Kogi Govt

The Kogi State Government has assured President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Nigerians that the newly appointed National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Prof. Joash  Amupitan and Lituenant General Waidi Shaibu as Chief Of Army staff, (COAS) will discharge their responsibilities with utmost integrity and honesty. The Kogi commissioner of finance, Budget and Economic […]

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8 d. ago Yahaya Bello: Witness Says No Law Breached In Fund Withdrawals By Kogi State

The fourth prosecution witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the alleged money laundering trial of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has reaffirmed that the state government’s fund withdrawals did not breach any banking law. During cross-examination before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court on Monday, Mshelia […]

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8 d. ago ₦80.2bn fraud: Witnesses reveal cash withdrawals in Yahaya Bello’s trial

Fresh revelations emerged on Monday in the ongoing ₦80.2 billion fraud trial of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, read more ₦80.2bn fraud: Witnesses reveal cash withdrawals in Yahaya Bello’s trial

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8 d. ago Again, EFCC Witness Says No Law Breached In Fund Withdrawals By Kogi Government

An EFCC witness, Mshelia Arhyel Bata, in the alleged money laundering trial of former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, on Monday, re-affirmed that fund withdrawals by the state government did not breach any banking law. Bata stated this while being cross-examined by the ex-governor’s counsel, Joseph Daudu, SAN, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the […]

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9 d. ago Kogi government launches fly boats, life jackets to boost water transportation

The Kogi State government has launched 25 life jackets and five-seater fibre fly boats to enhance water transportation across the read more Kogi government launches fly boats, life jackets to boost water transportation

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9 d. ago Kogi urged to prioritise provision of portable water to prevent Schistosomiasis

The Kogi State government has been enjoined to prioritise the provision of portable water as access to clean water is read more Kogi urged to prioritise provision of portable water to prevent Schistosomiasis

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