3 d. ago FG, NASS not to blame for non implementation of Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy — Senator Karimi

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi has revealed that President Bola Tinubu and by extension, the National Assembly should not be held responsible for the slow or near-non Implementation of the Supreme Court judgement granting local government financial autonomy, barely about a year ago. Karimi who spoke while giving account […] The post FG, NASS not to blame for non implementation of Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy — Senator Karimi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Kidnappings: We need spiritual intervention in Kogi West — Senator Karimi

Tribune Online Kidnappings: We need spiritual intervention in Kogi West — Senator Karimi "I’m putting machinery in motion to help organise and hold this spiritual intervention, because we are no longer safe to live our normal lives. Kidnappings: We need spiritual intervention in Kogi West — Senator Karimi Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Senator decries increasing kidnapping cases in Kogi, demands govt’s action

…mourns death of retired Army major Sunday Karimi, Senator, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, has described the daily occurrence of read more Senator decries increasing kidnapping cases in Kogi, demands govt’s action

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6 d. ago Prince Olatunji Applauds Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Says There’re Long

In a passionate plea to his fellow Nigerians, a businessman and philanthropist, Prince Olatunji Olusoji, has called for patience over the current administration’s reforms, assuring that they will bear fruit in the long-term. Addressing journalists in Kabba, headquarters of Kogi West in Kogi State, Prince Olusoji commended President Bola Tinubu’s recent policies, including the floatation […]

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6 d. ago Singer Jaywon Laments Abduction, Killing Of Retired Army Officer In Kogi West

Nigerian singer, Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, popularly known as Jaywon, has expressed deep sorrow over the abduction and tragic death of retired Army officer, Major Joel Ajayi (rtd), in Kabba-Bunu, Kogi State. LEADERSHIP reports that the veteran officer was kidnapped from his residence in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, around 11:30pm, after […]

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7 d. ago Senator Karimi mourns gruesome death of retired Major Ajayi at the hands of kidnappers

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sen. Sunday Karimi, has described the daily occurrence of kidnappings in his district as one too many and lamented the gruesome death of 76-year-old Major Pastor Joe Ajayi, who died in the hands of his abductors. Sen. Karimi, in a statement issued to newsmen […] The post Senator Karimi mourns gruesome death of retired Major Ajayi at the hands of kidnappers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Senator Karimi vows to deepen democratic gains in Kogi Westa

Tribune Online Senator Karimi vows to deepen democratic gains in Kogi Westa The senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sunday Karimi, has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering more dividends of democracy to his constituents. Senator Karimi vows to deepen democratic gains in Kogi Westa Tribune Online

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1 week ago In new bill, Enugu govt moves against illicit ‘spiritualists,’ bandits, kidnappers

Tribune Online In new bill, Enugu govt moves against illicit ‘spiritualists,’ bandits, kidnappers It further provides that where a person claims spiritual powers under this law, "the burden shall lie on such a person, during investigation, to provide reasonable proof of the purported supernatural abilities claimed.” In new bill, Enugu govt moves against illicit ‘spiritualists,’ bandits, kidnappers Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Insecurity: I’m with you, Kogi gov assures Yagba West residents

Tribune Online Insecurity: I’m with you, Kogi gov assures Yagba West residents “We are confronting the threats head-on, and our actions are making life unbearable for the criminal elements,” he stated. Insecurity: I’m with you, Kogi gov assures Yagba West residents Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Security breach: I am with you, Kogi Governor assures Yagba West residents

By Sunday Ani Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring peace and ensuring the security of lives and property in Yagba West Local Government Area. This assurance was conveyed during a high-level security meeting with stakeholders from Yagba West LGA, led by the Executive Chairman of the Local […] The post Security breach: I am with you, Kogi Governor assures Yagba West residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Up to 30 persons kidnapped in Kogi West under one week — Karimi

Tribune Online Up to 30 persons kidnapped in Kogi West under one week — Karimi The Senate heard on Wednesday that no fewer than 30 persons were kidnapped in Kogi-West Senatorial District of Kogi State in the last seven days amid the crippling security challenges in the country. Up to 30 persons kidnapped in Kogi West under one week — Karimi Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Police Rescue 21 Kidnap Victims, Neutralise Suspect In Enugu

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have rescued 21 kidnap victims and neutralised one other suspect while another was arrested in another multiple coordinated operations. The operation followed the directive of the State Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa for personnel to intensify onslaught against kidnapping and violent crimes in the state. Spokesman […]

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3 w. ago Police Rescue 28 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 10 Suspects In Enugu

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command, alongside with other security agencies have rescued twenty-eight (28) kidnap victims in Enugu. Operatives also arrested ten (10) suspects, all males, and recovered firearms, ammunitions, cash, vehicles, motorcycles, and other exhibits in multiple coordinated operations. Some of the kidnapped persons were rescued by operatives attached to Umumba Police […]

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3 w. ago N50m Ransom: Family Of Abducted Kogi Monarch Cries Out For Help

The family of the first-class traditional ruler held captive by kidnappers are crying to public spirited individuals and corporate organisations to help them complete the N50m ransom demanded by kidnappers. Pa. Dada James Ogunyanda, the Obalohun of Okoloke community of Yagba West local government, Kogi State was abducted from his palace by 2am last week […]

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3 w. ago Abducted monarch: Family cries for help to raise N50m ransom

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The family of the monarch  of Okoloke community, Yagba West Local Government, Kogi state,held captive by kidnappers are pleading with Nigerians  and corporate organizations to help them to raise money to complete the N50m ransom demanded by his abductors. Pa. Dada James Ogunyanda, the Obalohun of Okoloke community, was abducted from […] The post Abducted monarch: Family cries for help to raise N50m ransom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Family Of Abducted Kogi Monarch Cries For Help To Raise N50m Ransom

The family of Oba James Dada Ogunyanda, the Obalohun of Okoloke held captive by kidnappers have appealed for help to complete the N50m ransom demanded by kidnappers to free the monarch. The Obalohun of Okoloke community of Yagba West local government, Kogi State was abducted from his palace by 2am last week Thursday and forcefully […]

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4 w. ago Kogi: Three killed as gunmen demand N12m for abducted monarch

Tribune Online Kogi: Three killed as gunmen demand N12m for abducted monarch The gunmen rampaging the Okoloke community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi on Saturday killed three persons and set difficult conditions for the release of Pa. Dada James Ogunyanda, the traditional ruler who was abducted from his palace on Thursday morning. Kogi: Three killed as gunmen demand N12m for abducted monarch Tribune Online

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