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Kogi Varsity Shuts Down Indefinitely After Student’s Deaths

Kogi Varsity Shuts Down Indefinitely After Student’s Deaths

The management of the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State on Thursday, ordered the indefinite closure of the institution following the tragic deaths of five students in a trailer accident at Felele city centre on Monday,…

Kogi Police Arrest Two Armed Robbery Suspects

Kogi Police Arrest Two Armed Robbery Suspects

The Kogi State Police Command on Friday confirmed the arrest of two men identified as Mohammed Chelim and Oneh Mohammed for alleged armed robbery. Confirming the arrest, the Command’s Spokesman, SP William Aya said the…

JUST-IN: PDP Suspends Delegate Congress In Kogi

JUST-IN: PDP Suspends Delegate Congress In Kogi

Due to alleged irregularities, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the three ad-hoc delegate congresses in the 239 wards of Kogi State. This development was disclosed in a letter dated July 27, 2024, and signed…

Protest: Kogi Govt Urges Citizens To Embrace Not-In-My-State Movement

Protest: Kogi Govt Urges Citizens To Embrace Not-In-My-State Movement

The Kogi State Government has urged its citizens to reject any form of violent protests and embraced “Not-in-My-State” movement, aimed at promoting peace and stability in the state. This was as the State government expressed…

Gas Explosion Destroy Houses In Kogi

Gas Explosion Destroy Houses In Kogi

A cooking gas explosion in Jamata, a village in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State, has destroyed over 100 houses. New Telegraph learned that the explosion on Wednesday destroyed buildings and property worth millions…

Kogi Govt Bans Traditional Procession In Kotonkarfe, Environs

Kogi Govt Bans Traditional Procession In Kotonkarfe, Environs

The Kogi State Government has banned the traditional procession in the KotonKafe Local Government Area of the state for security reasons. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo made this announcement in a statement issued…

Kogi Labour Calls For Total Compliance To Nationwide Strike

Kogi Labour Calls For Total Compliance To Nationwide Strike

In order to press home its demand for the New Minimum wage, the Kogi State chapter of the Organized Labour has directed all unions and affiliates under it to comply with the nationwide strike scheduled…

One Killed, Five Kidnapped Victims Rescued In Kogi

One Killed, Five Kidnapped Victims Rescued In Kogi

The Kogi State Police Command on Friday confirmed that a man identified as Iliyasu Abubakar was shot dead by armed thugs in Ankpa Local Government Area of the state. Confirming the incident, the State Police…

Two Killed As Gunmen Storm Kogi Community

Two Killed As Gunmen Storm Kogi Community

Some unknown gunmen have reportedly killed at least two youths in Ogbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. Sunday Telegraph reports that the gunmen who were armed with sophisticated weapon, slaughtered their victims…

CUSTECH Attack: Kogi Govt Gives Fresh Update, Says More Kidnapped Victims Rescued

CUSTECH Attack: Kogi Govt Gives Fresh Update, Says More Kidnapped Victims Rescued

The Kogi State Government has announced the rescue of another batch of six abducted students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology( CUSTECH) bringing the total number of rescued victims to 20. Speaking in…