Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Two Medical Doctors In Kogi Ekohotblog, October 9, 2020 Two Medical doctors identified as Dr. Ebiloma Yahaya Aduku of Zonal Hospital, Ankpa and Dr. Kelechi Mgbahurike of Christ the King Hospital, Anyigba, in Kogi State have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. Dr. Ebiloma Yahaya Aduku was kidnapped at Ankpa on the 6th … Read more
Kogi Sacks Revenue Board Ekohotblog, September 21, 2020 The board of Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has been sacked with immediate effect. An impeccable source said the cleanout was carried out on Monday following summon of the erstwhile chairman to the Government House The source stated that the board chairman and directors were told … Read more
Kogi Commissioner Charged With Rape Ekohotblog, September 9, 2020..The commissioner for Water Resources in Kogi state, Abdulmumuni Danga has been charged to court for alleged rape, Ekohotblog reports. Our correspondent learned that he was charged for the alleged rape and brutalisation of one Elizabeth Oyeniyi, earlier this year, in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. After concluding … Read more
Son of His Royal Majesty Attah of Igala, Prince Ocholi Idakwo, has made official the announcement of the transition of his father, Idakwo Michael Ameh Oboni. This is coming barely 24 hours the solicitors to the demised king and Igala Area Traditional Council faulted the earlier announcement of the death of the monarch by media … Read more
Kogi Repatriates 78 Destitute The Kogi State government has repatriated 78 beggars and mentally challenged persons back to their places of origin. The Kogi State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Fatima Kabir Buba, announced this. They were evacuated from different parts of the Lokoja metropolis, including the Old Market, Zango, Ganaja village, … Read more
The Kogi State Polytechnic has reportedly expelled 25 students for their involvement in various forms of examination malpractice. The institution disclosed this in a statement issued to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by Mrs Uredo Omale, its Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit, on Saturday in Lokoja. Mrs Omale, said the decision was taken at … Read more
The Kogi Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Wemi Jones, has urged heads of schools to be proactive, ensure a safe and conducive environment for students ahead of resumption for exit classes on Aug. 10 in the state. Speaking with newsmen on Friday during the fumigation exercise at Abdulaziz Atta Memorial College (AMCO), Okene, … Read more
Barely 12 hours to the Ondo state governorship primary election, the All Progressive Congress, APC has changed the venue of the election. The indirect primary was to be held in the 18 council areas of the state until it was changed late today. Read also: Ondo Election: Chief Imam Of Akure Urges Politicians To Embrace … Read more
Hassana Garuba, the wife and the son of the late former Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, ZakaWanu Garuba, have been reported kidnapped in Kogi. It was gathered that they were travelling from Abuja to Auchi, Edo State with the remains of her late husband, Zakawanu Garuba when they ran into the kidnappers along … Read more
The Kogi State police command has arrested another woman identified as Khadija Dauda for allegedly pouring hot water on her 14-year old stepsister, Zainab Dauda. The criminal and inhumane act was brought to the open by the state’s Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Fatima Kabir Buba. READ ALSO: Man Murdered Friend Over … Read more
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has been appointed as chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Ondo State Governorship Primary Election Committee. The APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, disclosed this in a statement titled: “Governor Yahaya Bello Heads Ondo State APC Governorship Primary Election Committee,” in Abuja, on Thursday. The statement read in … Read more
The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello’s election in November 2019 governorship poll has been affirmed by the court in Abuja on Saturday, after dismissing four appeals challenging his victory. A five-man panel of justices of the court upheld Governor Bello’s election in a judgment. The court had dismissed the appeals filed by four political parties … Read more
Governor of Kogi State,Yahaya Bello, has approved the appointment of Justice Henry Olusiyi to carry out the duties of the Chief judge of the state. In related development, the Governor also approved the appointment of Justice Bayo Olowosegun to perform the duties of the President of the Customary Court of Appeal in the state. Read … Read more
Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country, Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has called on politicians to stop playing games with the issue of Covid-19. He gave the warning on Thursday in a meeting with members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation. The members of the … Read more
Hon. John Abah, Kogi House of Assembly Lawmaker Representing Ibaji Constituency is dead. The news of the Late Kogi House of Assembly lawmaker was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor of Kogi state through his verified Facebook page. Ekohotblog understands that Hon. John Abah reportedly died yesterday in an Abuja hospital … Read more
Controversial Nigerian politician, Dino Melaye has starred in a Nollywood movie, ‘The Bean Shaped Superhero.’ Ekohotblog understands that the movie was produced by Terver Malu and written by Ade Faponle for Zenith Health Care Access Initiative. Melaye played the key role in the movie along with Big Brother Naija former housemate, Diane Russet. READ ALSO: … Read more
Mr Ehanire, while speaking at the daily Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 briefing, said the team sent to the state returned to Abuja without accomplishing its mission. He said new efforts will be made to engage Kogi authorities for a resolution of differences. “We tried to send a team of the Ministry of Health and … Read more
Officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have reportedly fled the Kogi State after allegedly refusing to be tested for COVID-19. The delegation was sent to the State on Thursday to boost the State’s capacity in the fight against the pandemic. The team lead, Andrew Noah, was ordered to self-isolate after shaking hands … Read more
Jemibewon, Bayo Ojo, Jamodu, Lambo, others named in elders’ council Smart Adeyemi, Tunde Ayeni, Jide Omokore, Dino Melaye, others appointed committee members Prominent indigenes of Okunland in Kogi West Senatorial District have launched an initiative aimed at providing relief for inhabitants of the area from the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic. Known as the Okun … Read more
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has fired the Vice-Chancellor of the Kogi State University, Ayangba, Prof Mohammed Abdulkadir. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Folasade Ayoade in Lokoja on Tuesday, also announced the removal of Professor Mohammed Atureta as the Rector of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. Both Abdulkadir and … Read more