Hoodlums attacked Etsu Lokoja’s palace, destroying property and setting a vehicle on fire. Etsu Lokoja calls for peace and investigation into the attack. The attack occurred before the Lokoja ’24 Nupe Cultural Fiesta event. Hoodlums attacked the palace of Etsu Nupe Lokoja, HRH Emmanuel Akamisoko Dauda-Shelika, over the weekend, causing severe damage and setting a … Read more
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has announced a new minimum wage of ₦72,500 for civil servants in the state, effective immediately. This decision follows the establishment of committees by 17 state governors, including Kogi, to implement the new minimum wage. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim … Read more
Over 100 houses were destroyed and millions of naira in property damage were caused by a gas explosion in Jamata, Lokoja LGA, Kogi State, with the Commissioner urging caution and promising government assistance. Eko Hot Blog reports that over a hundred houses were destroyed in a recent cooking gas explosion that rocked Jamata, a neighborhood … Read more
Jubilation In Kogi Community As Oba’s Wife Delivers Triplets After 17 Years. Oba Fredrick Balogun expresses gratitude for the blessings received. Elsho of Apata describes the triplets’ arrival as a significant blessing for the community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Apata community in Oworo District, Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi State, erupted in joy as … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia have reportedly killed scores of people in a recent attack in Kogi State. The latest attack happened in Agojeju-Odo, a community in the Omala Local Government Council in Kogi East Senatorial District. Editor’s Picks JUST IN: Bobrisky In Court For Trial On Naira Abuse, … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that In a recent operation, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt on three commercial buses in Kogi State, rescuing the passengers onboard. This daring rescue comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities across the country. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi State Police Command has verified that David Umar Mike, the secretary of the state governorship election tribunal, was attacked by gunmen in Lokoja. The incident involved the theft of sensitive documents related to the recent gubernatorial election. SP William Aya, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Kogi … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun sorting and tallying votes in Lokoja, Kogi state capital. INEC is carrying out the exercise at the Federal Medical Center junction polling unit in Lokoja Local Government Area. This online media platform gathered that the exercise commenced at about 3 p.m. as … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The head office of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi, situated at Paparanda Roundabout in Lokoja, has been attacked by hoodlums. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the party’s secretariat was vandalised and some campaign materials were burnt down around 10.15 a.m on Sunday with no causality … 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
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
A group of gunmen attacked a church, and killed 2 in Kogi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two persons have been killed, while three others were injured as unknown gunmen attacked a Celestial Church located in Felele, Lokoja, Kogi State. This online media platform gathered that the incident happened late Sunday evening behind NNPC Mega … Read more
Robbers Attack Church, Injure 2, Rob Others In Kogi EKO HOT BLOG reports that armed robbers on Saturday attacked New Life Gospel Church, Sarikinoma, a suburb of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The robbers in their tens were said to have come in at the early hours of the day and met some elders … Read more
Kogi State Government has sealed-off all First Bank Nigeria PLC branches operating in the State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the action was on the order of a Kogi High Court sitting in Lokoja. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others Gbajabiamila Makes Fresh 10 Appointments … Read more
NILDS has said it would soon to award of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), an arm of the National Assembly, has stated that it would soon upgrade its programmes, to commence the award of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). EDITOR’S PICK JUST … Read more
18 boys have been arrested as EFCC busts suspected Yahoo boys’ hideouts in Lokoja EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC, has detained 18 alleged “Yahoo-Yahoo Boys” in Lokoja, the state of Kogi. When they busted the alleged internet fraudsters’ hideouts in Lokoja, commission agents from the Ilorin … Read more
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
Tension In Kogi As Massive Explosion Reportedly Rocks Govt Office The explosion which made workers and many residents scamper for safety happened around 8.30 am when workers were resuming in their various offices EDITOR’S PICK: IGP Orders Investigation Into Portable’s Claim Of Forming Notorious Gangs Akeredolu Reveals When He Will Buy Guns For His People … Read more
Kidnapped Mountain Of Fire Member Regains Freedom The mother of four was abducted after a morning prayer session at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Church in Lokoja Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Kano 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo Detention … Read more
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