Unknown gunmen invaded Aloko-Oganenigwu, a community in Kogi State, killing scores of people, including Pastor Jacob Wodi Hulobu. The Pastor was shot dead while checking the state of his church after the attack. He had earlier escaped the morning attack with some of his members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Living Faith Church Pastor, … Read more
A Lagos High Court will rule on an application by Kogi State seeking to vacate an interim order freezing 14 properties linked to the state governor. The order was granted in February after a motion to confiscate 14 properties, firms and N400m ($982,586) was made against the state by the EFCC. The Kogi State government … Read more
Assistant Presiding Officer of INEC in Kogi State, Babalola Oluwatobi Peter has refuted claims that the victims of kidnap during the House of Assembly election in Kogi State have been rescued. Peter in contrast to police statement given, revealed that there were at least 6 who are still in captivity, including his sister, Oyaniran Atinuke … Read more
The Department of State Services have been able to track down and arrest a criminal gang believed to be behind the terror along the Lokoja-Abuja road in Kogi State. According to DSS spokesman, the gang involved a retired military officer identified as Col AU Suleiman, a lawyer and some others. DSS revealed to have recovered … Read more
Phyna takes to her social media profile to celebrate meeting up with Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello and wife at their home residence in Kogi State. Sharing the photo online on her Instagram page, Phyna expressed her gratitude for the opportunity. The former Big Brother Naija winner and celebrity slowly building up her network meeting … Read more
The Kogi State government is moving to tackle the discrimination of the old naira notes by individuals and businesses. The Old legal tender of the nation has generated a lot of controversy across the country following the redesign of the new notes. This comes after the supreme court retained the legality of the old notes … Read more
Gabriel Amari elected as new NLC Chairman in Kogi State at a Congress held in Lokoja. Amari takes over from the outgoing Onuh Edoka after his tenure elapsed the very day Amari was announced as Chairman. In his statement ahead of resuming office as Chairman, Amari promises to take the welfare of Kogi workers as … Read more
Labour Party candidate for the Lokoja/Kogi Kotonkarfe Federal constituency has called for the cancellation of the February 25th polls in the House of Reps elections. According to Zaccheaus Jonathan, he rather be declared the rightful winner or the results be cancelled. This was announced via his spokesperson, Pastor Henry Babagbemi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Kogi Lawmaker Jimoh Ommiata has been confirmed dead. He died at a hospital in Lagos in the early hours of Monday. Femi Olugbemi confirmed his death via a post on his verified Facebook page. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jimoh Omiata, the Kogi State House of Assembly member representing Yagba, has passed away. He died … Read more
INEC has ordered a fresh election in nine polling units in Kogi State. Due to logistical issues that prevented the originally scheduled election from taking place, the Head of Voters Education and Publicity for Kogi INEC, Alhaji Haliru Sule, stated that a new order was necessary. Sule urged the residents of Ganaja Village to participate … Read more
A voter has been gunned down after thugs invaded a polling unit in Kogi. The thugs stormed the polling intending to steal electoral materials. The incident happened at about 11am on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a young man identified as Akayama has been gunned down at Anyigba, in Dekina Local Government Area of … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly bombed the Kogi LGA council offices. The incident happened on Monday evening. The attacked building is close to the INEC facility in the local government area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some unknown gunmen suspected to be terrorists have reportedly blown off the administrative offices in Okehi Local Government Area (LGA) … Read more
Political heavyweights El-Rufai and Yahaya Bello have arrived at the Supreme Court for Proceedings in a suit against the federal government’s cashless policy. The two governors arrived in the courtroom around 8:30am. Over 100 Senior Advocates engaged by the Federal Government and the aggrieved three states have also arrived at the court. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
APC has postponed its Mega Youth Rally scheduled for Saturday over rumours of Tinubu’s poor health. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its Mega Youth Rally indefinitely as rumours surrounding the alleged poor health status of Bola Ahmed Tinubu continue. Recalls that Tinubu was rushed off stage at … Read more
ADC has suspended its party chairman in Kogi State over alleged misconduct. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has suspended Mr. Kingsley Temitope Oggah, the state Chairman of the party for various offences ranging from misappropriation of funds, and gross misconduct amongst other offences. The decision … Read more
Gunmen have attacked a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in the Felele axis of Lokoja, Kogi state capital. Eko Hot Blog reports that the church came under attack on Sunday evening. EDITORS PICK Insecurity: Matawalle Orders Closure Of All Media Houses Nigerian Legion Corp Stabs Man To D3ath In Lagos Lagos Govt Develops Environmental Plan … Read more
Fire has razed the Kogi State House of Assembly complex. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State House of Assembly building has been razed by fire. This online news platform gathered that the Chambers and Gallery of the House of Assembly were completely burnt by the inferno. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Gridlock As Tinubu’s Supporters … Read more
Govt has uncovered a ‘satanic’ plot by Dangote to cause mayhem in Kogi state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State government on Saturday said it has uncovered plans by Dangote Group to cause mayhem in Kogi State “as a fightback strategy against the State Government’s decision to get its own legally supported equity … Read more
Kogi State government has sealed off Dangote Cement Factory. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has sealed off Dangote Cement factory in Obajana, Kogi State. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: SERAP Drags Buhari To Court Over ‘Silent’ Arrest, Oppression Of ‘Obidients’ JUST IN: Buhari Makes Fresh Appointment Ahead Of 2023 [PHOTOS] … Read more
Tears As Another Popular Nigerian Monarch Dies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Maigari of Lokoja in Kogi State, Alhaji Muhammad Kabir Maikarfi III, is dead. The Secretary of the Lokoja traditional rulers council, Muhammed Nalado, announced his death on Thursday in a statement made available to newsmen. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Police … Read more