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Kogi and Edo Police Chiefs Lead Joint Patrol, Free Nine Hostages
Police commissioners from Kogi and Edo states successfully rescued nine kidnap victims and strengthened border security following a joint patrol along the Okene-Auchi Expressway.
Police Chiefs Bolster Security at Kogi-Edo Border to Combat Kidnapping
Kogi and Edo police commissioners have launched joint security patrols at their border to combat kidnapping and have already rescued nine victims through multi-agency collaboration.
Kogi PDP Opposes N150 Million Election Signage Fees
The Kogi State PDP has rejected new government-mandated signage fees for upcoming elections, citing concerns that the high costs serve as a financial barrier to political participation and potential infringement on constitutional rights.
Kogi Lawmakers Order Dissolution of Kupa Vigilante Units Following Fatal Clashes
Following a series of violent clashes in Kogi's Kupa District that left 12 people dead, the State House of Assembly has ordered the immediate disbandment of local hybrid vigilante groups and the recovery of their weapons.
Kogi State Sets Mandatory Campaign Signage Fees for 2027 Elections
Kogi State has unveiled a new, mandatory fee structure for campaign advertisements, charging presidential candidates N150 million to regulate signage and boost state revenue for the 2027 and 2026 elections.
Nadia Zakaria, 16-year-old daughter of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, establishes orphanage in Okene
Sixteen-year-old Nadia Zakaria has opened the Oyiza-Salem Divine Orphanage Home in Kogi State, a project she fully funded through community support.
Joint security forces search Kogi forests for kidnap victims and dismantle criminal bases
Security agencies are searching forests in Kogi and Edo states for kidnap victims, having already dismantled several criminal hideouts and restored order in the community of Abugi.
Violent reprisal in Kogi state leaves 8 dead
A retaliatory attack in Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi State, has resulted in eight deaths following the killing of an unarmed herder by a local vigilante.
Kogi Catholic community seeks justice following fatal stabbing of priest
Parishioners in Kogi State are demanding justice after the fatal stabbing of Rev. Fr. Samuel Oyetoro, with police launching an investigation into the attack.
Prince Abubakar Audu University dismisses 27 students for academic issues
Prince Abubakar Audu University has dismissed 27 students due to insufficient grades and failure to register for consecutive semesters.