Nigeria News » Kogi News Nigeria » Kogi » Government: Kogi LG elections: APC, PDP, other political parties' fates revealed
The Kogi State Electoral Commission has officially declared the winners of the 2026 local government (LG) election. Legit.ng has the full details.
News Nigeria » Kogi » Government: 2027: Ex-Kogi Speaker Backs Ododo’s Re-election, Rejects Rotation Argument
Former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Umar Ahmed Imam, has declared support for Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s re-election bid in ...
News Nigeria » Kogi » Government: Insecurity: More battalions will strengthen security in Kogi – Ododo's aide
The Kogi State Government says the establishment of more Nigerian Army battalions in Kabba, Isanlu, Olamaboro, Idah and Okene will consolidate the achievements of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s ...
News Nigeria » Kogi » Government: Govt Reveals Cause Of Criminal Activities In Kogi
The Kogi State Government has linked more than 80 per cent of crimes recorded in the state to mining activities, noting that some illegal miners carry ...
News Nigeria » Kogi » Government: Kogi Counters Claims Of Unpaid Judicial Gratuities, Says N278m Paid To 15 Retirees
The Kogi State Pension Commission said it has disbursed ₦278.07 million to 15 retired judicial officers with outstanding gratuity payments, disputing claims ...
News Nigeria » Kogi » Government: Kogi govt cracks down on illegal mining, apprehends two gold miners
The Kogi State Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources has intensified its campaign against unlawful extraction, raiding an unauthorised gold mining site in Irutuba Village, Okene Local ...
News Nigeria » Kogi » Government: Ododo hosts Kogi-born Little Miss Nigeria 2026, counterpart
Kogi Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has received the winner of Little Miss Nigeria 2026, Queen Aisha Salau Audu, and the ...
News Nigeria » Kogi » Government: Nigeria: Kogi Govt Reacts to Rescue of 21 Kidnapped Victims
The state government commended security forces for rescuing 21 abducted road users after a coordinated search of forests in Dekina Local Government Area. The Kogi State Government has commended ...
News Nigeria » Kogi » Government: Nigeria: Wanted ex-governor ‘White Lion’ crosses swords with anti-graft agency
The embattled former Kogi governor, nicknamed White Lion, was declared wanted by the EFCC in April. Bello, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), was a two-term governor of the ...
News Nigeria » Kogi » Government: Kogi govt arrest two illegal gold miners
By Nwalie ChiamakaThe Kogi State Government has arrested two suspected illegal gold miners during an enforcement operation at Irutuba Village in Okene Local Government Area as part of efforts to curb ...
News Nigeria » Kogi » Government: Nigeria: Kogi Declares Three-Day Mourning for Former Governor Ibrahim Idris
The Kogi State Government has declared three days of mourning following the death of former governor Ibrahim Idris. Governor Ahmed Ododo also directed that the Nigerian and Kogi State flags be flown ...
News Nigeria » Kogi » Government: Flooding- WHO on hand to support government mitigate disease outbreaks in hardest hit settlements of Kogi State
Lokoja, 2 November, 2022 - Nigeria is suffering widespread destruction from the flooding, affecting millions of people across 35 states. From hilly areas to plains, the flood has washed away houses, ...