Recall that some Nigerians on social media had accused Dino Melaye of dating some Nigerian celebrities, alleging that he has kids from different women. Senator Dino Melaye who represented the Kogi West Senatorial District at the 8th National Assembly replied his critics rumouring his affair with Nigerian ladies not to be worried, stating that he … Read more
“In the nearest future, anyone seeking employment into any government industry or ministry, parastatal or agency or seeking admission into tertiary institution or even getting married must first have to do drug test.” Retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, has said anyone intending to get married would have … Read more
Dino Melaye urged the Governor to emulate his counterparts in other states who usually invite president, governors and other prominent men for commissioning of projects they executed. Senator Dino Melaye who represented the Kogi West Senatorial District at the 8th National Assembly has mocked the State Governor, Yahaya Bello for inviting celebrities to Kogi unlike … Read more
A magistrate court in Kogi State has granted two anti-Buhari protesters bail. Two anti-President Muhammadu Buhari protesters detained by the Kogi State Government have been granted bail, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The anti-Buhari protesters, Larry Emmanuel and Victor Anene Udoka were granted bail by the magistrate court on Friday after spending 68 days in … Read more
Some unknown gunmen, who invaded Gegu-Beki community in Koton-Karfe Local Government Council of Kogi State, were on Tuesday chased by vigilantes in the area. The kidnappers were said to have invaded the community in large numbers around 12:13am. Some unknown gunmen, who invaded Gegu-Beki community in Koton-Karfe Local Government Council of Kogi State, were on … Read more
harps on peaceful co-existence, national integration Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has urged all Muslim faithfuls to ensure that the lessons which they have learnt during the Ramadan season and their act of devotions remained a consistent way of life even after the 30-days exercise Governor Bello noted that Ramadan was a season of several … Read more
The abducted Chairman of the Kogi State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Wakili Damina, has regained freedom. Abubakar revealed that the kidnapped Chairman was released in Abuja on Friday night. The abducted Chairman of the Kogi State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), … Read more
In his characteristic compassionate manner, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has appointed a speech impaired young man, Mr Peter Aliyu, a former cleaner under the Geemoney Cleaning Scheme as his Senior Special Assistant on Sanitation. His appointment was announced at the state executive council alongside other new government appointees of government. In a statement signed … Read more
Kogi State has been experiencing cases of kidnapping and robberies, with many blaming the criminal activities on the deplorable section of the roads Gunmen have killed the Pension Board Commissioner in Kogi State, police authorities confirmed on Sunday. The commissioner, Adebayo Solomon was killed on Saturday, while the Chairman of Yagba East Local Government, Pius … Read more
The Kogi state Governor, Alhaji Yahaha Bello has appealed to the retired Generals across the country to continue to offer advice in ways of combating insecurity in Nigeria. He made the call when he played host to the group who made up of mostly retired military personnel led by the former Military Governor of old … Read more
Kogi state government said it has spent N2.9 billion in offsetting the payment of pensions and gratuity of pensioners in 2021. The payment which was expended in the first quarter of the year is in line with the New Direction government of Governor Yahaya Bello not to leave any section of the state neglected. This … Read more
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Center, Pastor Paul Enenche has commended Kogi State Government on its response that contained the panic during the outbreak of the pandemic in the state. Pastor Enenche gave the commendation at the ongoing 3-day crusade at the Lokoja Confluence Station. According Pastor Enenche I want to congratulate Kogi … Read more
The Kogi government, however, commended the flogging of the protesters, saying the people of the state remain staunch followers of the president. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lambasted the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the flogging of youths protesting the ineptitude of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The country’s leading opposition party said it was … Read more
As a bold move to stir a revolution in the economy of Nigeria’s most promising state in terms of natural and human resources, the Government of Kogi State has made an audacious move to set up an Economic and Advisory Council. The rationale behind setting up the EAC is to provide evidence-driven decision making and … Read more
Kogi youths who are ardent supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari apprehended the sponsored hoodlums Police in Kogi have arrested two anti Buhari dissents over calls and campaigns for the president resignation. The two persons were caught at about 2:30am while carrying out purported campaign of calumny against President Mohammadu Buhari in Lokoja, the Kogi State … Read more
Abuh was burnt alive in her house in Ochadamu, Ofu LGA of the state. Prosecuting counsel says judgment will be contested at the court of appeal. One Ocholi Edicha has been convicted over his involvement in the killing of Salome Abuh, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) women leader in the state. Abuh was burnt alive … Read more
Kidnappers have allegedly abducted three persons at commercial poultry farms in Pampo community, Asa local government area of Kwara state. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the incident took place at about 4:00 pm on Monday in the agricultural farm community along Eyenkorin-Afon-Ogele road in the local government area. Investigations also revealed that the suspected kidnappers, … Read more
The former military administrator of Kogi State, Col Paul Omeruo has applauded governor Yahaya Bello towards effective leadership and good governance in the state. Col Omeruo who was the military Administrator of Kogi State From 1993 –1996 gave the commendation when paid a courtesy call on the governor, Col Omeruo said that he was attracted … Read more
Following the death of police aide, Inspector Aminu Salihu, an escort outrider who died on Monday 15th in an auto crash while on duty, Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello on Saturday meet with the family of the late outrider in Abuja. The Governor in an emotional laden voice described the death of Aminu as a … Read more
The Local Government Education Authority School in the Ayeke community, Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State, is presently dilapidated with pupils learning under trees. The classrooms’ roofing sheets are off due to the impact of weather, and the pupils are left at the mercy of the scorching sun – a situation which gradually forced … Read more