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PDP Describes Yahaya Bello’s Video As Inciting, Act Of Terrorism

Sep 8, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

PDP Describes Yahaya Bello’s Video As Inciting, Act Of Terrorism EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is alarmed by the disturbing video of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State allegedly inciting his supporters, threatening to burn and unleash maximum violence on Nigerians during the 2023 general elections. … Read more

Gunmen Attack Ceramic Plant In Kogi, Kill Indian, Others

Aug 6, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Gunmen Attack Ceramic Plant In Kogi, Kill Indian, Others EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least five persons died after gunmen attacked Royal West Africa Ceramics Company in Ajaokuta on Friday. The police in a statement said the attack took place at about 8pm. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Lekki Residents Charges LASG … Read more

Insecurity: Gunmen Abduct 3 Children In Kogi, Demand N100m Ransom

Aug 5, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Unknown Gunmen have abducted 3 children in Kogi State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have kidnapped three underage children in Ajaokuta Local Government area of Kogi State. They are demanding a N100m ransom. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Kogi State Command William Ayah confirmed the abduction on Friday. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more

Yahaya Bello Clamps Down On Brothels, Bans Use Of Facemasks

Aug 3, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Yahaya Bello Clamps Down On Brothels, Bans Use Of Facemasks EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has banned the wearing of facemasks in public places to ensure the proper identification of persons in the state. EDITOR’S PICK Tears As 16 Passengers Killed, 4 Injured In Lagos Auto Crash ASUU … Read more

Gov Bello Suspends Traditional Ruler Over Ajaokuta Security Breach

Aug 1, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Gov Bello Suspends Traditional Ruler Over Ajaokuta Security Breach EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has directed the suspension of the Ohi of Eganyi and Chairman, Ajaokuta Traditional Area Council, HRH Alhaji Musa Isah Achuja with immediate effect. EDITOR’S PICK Insecurity: Abductors Of Nollywood Actors Demand $100,000 Ransom Powerful … Read more

[BREAKING] Gunmen Abduct Naval Officer In Kogi, Demand ₦3m Ransom

Jul 5, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The Naval officer was scheduled to depart for his station this morning before the incident happened An hour after the abduction, the kidnappers called his wife, demanding three million naira EDITOR’S PICK NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes Trouble As Gateman Impregnates Boss Daughter In Lagos Again, Another 3 Year Old Boy Declared … Read more

Tanker Explosion Claims 3 Lives, Injures Two Others In Kogi

Jun 28, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

…the accident happened when the tanker conveying flammable material (diesel) lost control, and rammed into two articulated vehicles The corpse of the victims has been deposited at the mortuary of the same hospital EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony My School Certificates Were Stolen … Read more

Police Officer Killed As Gunmen Attack Station In Kogi

Jun 24, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Part of the Area Command Office was razed by dynamite used by the attackers and Jibril, a Police Inspector, died in the exchange of fire with the hoodlums He added that the attackers had a field day as they operated for over two hours without interference either from security agents or the community EDITOR’S PICK … Read more

Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest In Kogi

Jun 6, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The gunmen destroyed the window of the church, entered the priest’s room and kidnapped him A member of the church said that the priest’s car was not seen on the church premises, creating an impression that the hoodlums might have taken it along with them EDITOR’S PICK Party Delegates Furious After Discovering They Were Bribed … Read more

Police Confirms Another Explosion In Kogi

May 30, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The police spokesperson explained that the explosion happened at one Omofemi Bar at Okepadi Quarters, Kabba, around 9.15pm of Sunday Ovye-Aya called on the people of Okepadi and Kabba to be calm and go about their normal duties without any fear EDITOR’S PICK Bauchi Gov Moves To Reclaim Gov’ship Ticket, After Losing Presidential Bid IPOB, … Read more

ISWAP Claims Responsibility For Attack On Kogi Police Station

Apr 24, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The Voice of America said ISWAP released a statement claiming responsibility for the attack ISWAP had also claimed responsibility for a bomb attack which killed Taraba residents last week EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office In Abuja, Ask Him To … Read more

JUST IN: Gunmen Attack Kogi Police Station, Kill 3 Officers

Apr 23, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Gunmen Attack Kogi Police Station, Kill 3 Officers The Kogi state Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Egbuka said the three officers were killed in a gun duel with the assailants who took the officers on duty at the Adavi Division by surprise. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up … Read more

Gunmen Shoot Businessman, Abduct Wife In Kogi

Apr 10, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

It was learnt that the gunmen had trailed Obi and shot at his car, forcing him to stop They were said to have taken his wife and left him behind in the vehicle with the injuries he sustained while struggling with them EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna : Again, IGP Patrols Abuja-Kaduna Expressway Return APC In 2023 … Read more

JUST IN: Bandits Abduct 15 Travellers Along Kogi Highway

Apr 7, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Bandits Abduct 15 Travellers Along Kogi Highway. A source disclosed that the armed men blocked the vehicle, ordered the passengers out and took them into a nearby bush. EDITOR’S PICK Train Attack: Terrorists Breaks Silence, Says Buhari Govt Knows What We Want, Threaten To Kill Kidnapped Victims S/East Attacks: Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention A Causal Factor … Read more

2023 Presidency: I’ll Build On Buhari’s Legacy If Elected – Yahaya Bello

Apr 4, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Bello spoke about the management of resources in the north-central state and dismissed claims that workers are being owed He accused the leading opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of failure to build infrastructure in the country EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Yahaya Bello has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for his infrastructure drive and efforts … Read more

2023 Race: Yahaya Bello Officially Declares To Run For President

Apr 2, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Yahaya Bello officially declares to run for President. Yahaya Bello declared his decision to run for the 2023 Presidency on Saturday in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya has officially joined the 2023 Presidential race. Bello officially declared his decision to run for the Presidency on Saturday in Abuja. … Read more

One Killed As Scores Of Bandits Attack Kogi Police Command

Feb 7, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

…the superior firepower of the combined security network of the State ensured one of them was gunned down immediately… EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 30 suspected bandits, in the late hours of Sunday, attacked Okene Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force in Kogi State. It was learnt that one bandit was killed, while … Read more

2023 Presidency: Igbo Women Vow To Get Yahaya Bello 25m Votes

Feb 6, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Igbo Women Forum has vowed to mobilise 25m vote for Gov Yahaya Bello in the 2023 Presidential election EKO HOT BLOG reports that a political group, Igbo Women Forum, has said it will mobilize at least 25 million votes for Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi in the 2023 Presidential election. The group stated this in … Read more

Four People Abducted While Returning From Naming Ceremony In Kogi

Jan 10, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Four people have been abducted while returning from naming ceremony in Kogi state.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hoodlums have abducted four people who were returning from a naming ceremony at Oko to Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Daily Trust gathered that the incident happened on Saturday around 8pm.

It was learnt that the police and vigilante have been combing the bush in the area to track the hoodlums after getting wind of the incident.

However, their efforts have not paid off as of the time of this report.

The Kogi State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP William Aya, did not pick calls to confirm the story.

But reports from the locals in the area indicated that a surveillance chopper had been drafted to the area to help track the hoodlums.

A source confirmed sighting the chopper hovering over the air space in the area on Sunday.

Hoodlums, numbering about 30, had invaded Egbe town recently, killing and looting banks and POS operators.

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Tragedy As Trailer Crushes Three To Death In Kogi

Dec 30, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Tragedy struck as trailer has crushed three persons to death in Kogi state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck on Tuesday as trailer crushed three persons to death in a ghastly motor accident involving a trailer and a tricycle in Kogi State. It was gathered that the incident happened between Ajaokuta/Lokoja expressway. It was … Read more

Four people have been abducted while returning from naming ceremony in Kogi state.