Kogi State

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BREAKING: Tension in Kogi as Three Prominent APC Chieftains Found Dead in One Day

January 12, 2026 Jacob Clifford

Kogi State was on Monday thrown into a sombre mood following the sudden deaths of three prominent chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), an incident that has unsettled…

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BREAKING: Bandits Storm Church During Sunday Service, Kidnap Pastor, Wife, and Worshippers

November 30, 2025 Jacob Clifford

    Ejiba, a quiet town in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, was thrown into chaos and fear on Sunday morning when a group of armed bandits…

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EFCC Raises Alarm As Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Plans To Escape Judgment, Flee To Morocco  

July 8, 2024 Jacob Clifford

EFCC Raises Alarm As Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Plans To Escape Judgment, Flee To Morocco     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested INTERPOL to watch-list…

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BREAKING: Yahaya Bello overpowered EFCC, fails to appear in court again

June 13, 2024 Jacob Clifford

Yahaya Bello overpowered EFCC, fails to appear in court again   Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has again failed to show up for his arraignment on Thursday. Following his…

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Confusion as EFCC accuses colleagues of protecting Yahaya Bello from arrest   

June 13, 2024 Jacob Clifford

Confusion as EFCC accuses colleagues of protecting Yahaya Bello from arrest   EFCC has accused some of its staff of protecting Yahaya Bello from being arrested, NewsWeek Nigeria reports.   …

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BREAKING: Yahaya Bello Dressed Like Woman to Escape Out of Nigeria? Fact Emerges

May 9, 2024 Jacob Clifford

Yahaya Bello Dressed Like Woman to Escape Out of Nigeria? Fact Emerges     Yahaya Bello has been accused of dressing like a woman to flee the country, NewsWeek Nigeria…

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Politics

BREAKING: Court of Appeal Overturns Lokoja High Court Order Against EFCC

May 3, 2024 Jacob Clifford

Court of Appeal Overturns Lokoja High Court Order Against EFCC   The Court of Appeal has ordered the stay of execution and proceedings in the contempt proceedings initiated by former…

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Kogi thrown into statewide jubilation as Civil Servants Receive full Salary, First Time In 16 Years  

April 27, 2024 Jacob Clifford

Kogi thrown into statewide jubilation as Civil Servants Receive full Salary, First Time In 16 Years   Civil servants in Kogi State have been thrown into wild jubilation as they…

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EFCC Begging former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello — Lawyer Opens Up   

April 25, 2024 Jacob Clifford

EFCC Begging former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello — Lawyer Opens Up    The Economic Financial and Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been accused of begging former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello.…

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EFCC’s attempt to arrest me is recipe for anarchy — Yahaya Bello warns  

April 17, 2024 Jacob Clifford

EFCC’s attempt to arrest me is recipe for anarchy — Yahaya Bello warns     The Kogi State former governor, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday, described the attempts made by operatives…

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Protest against Tinubu over high costs of food items spreads to Kogi State 

February 7, 2024 Jacob Clifford

Protest against Tinubu over high costs of food items spreads to Kogi State    Nigerians in more states are embracing the mass protest against the President Bola Tinubu-inflicted harsh economy…

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Respect Former Governor Yahaya Bello’s Office than Mine — New Kogi Governor, Ododo, Orders Kogi People

January 31, 2024 Jacob Clifford

Respect Former Governor Yahaya Bello’s Office than Mine — New Kogi Governor, Ododo, Orders Kogi People     In a dramatic turn of event, Kogi State’s newly sworn-in governor, Usman…

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New Kogi Governor Creates office of former Governor to be domiciled in the Government House 

January 30, 2024 Jacob Clifford

New Kogi Governor Creates “office of former Governor” to be domiciled in the Government House      Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has approved the establishment of the office of…

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Yahaya Bello: The termination of the terminator; by Dino Melaye

January 28, 2024 Jacob Clifford

Yahaya Bello: The termination of the terminator; by Dino Melaye   God, the maker of the earth, who lifts up and brings down powers, kingdoms and principalities, has by His…

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BREAKING: New Kogi governor, Ododo, appoints commissioners immediately after swearing in 

January 27, 2024 Jacob Clifford

BREAKING: New Kogi governor, Ododo, appoints commissioners immediately after swearing in     In an unprecedented decision, the newly sworn-in governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has nominated members…

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More households in Kogi received FG grant as Humanitarian Minister visits vulnerable 

December 8, 2023 Jacob Clifford

More households in Kogi received FG grant as Humanitarian Minister visits vulnerable      Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has taken the renewed Hope Intervention…

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