Kogi state governor

27 Killed as Bandits Strike Again in Kogi Communities

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No fewer than 27 people have been killed after bandits launched a fresh and deadly attack on several communities in Kogi State. The coordinated assaults occurred on Saturday in Yagba West Local Government Area of the state. According to Sahara Reporters, a military source described the assailants as “heavily armed” and equipped with sophisticated weapons. … Read more

Natasha: ‘Constituents’ react to INEC verdict on Recall Petition, Vow to Try-Again

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Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District of Kogi State have thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for validating 208,132 (43.86 per cent) signatures in the petition submitted for the recall of the suspended lawmaker representing the District in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The constituents, who are registered voters of Kogi Central, noted … Read more

Massive crowd as Natasha storms Kogi despite Police Warning

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A massive crowd of supporters have gathered to welcome Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the representative of Kogi Central, ahead of her anticipated homecoming visit. The supporters who gathered at Natasha’s Ihima residence for the homecoming rally were seen holding placards expressing solidarity with the lawmaker as they awaited her arrival. The development follows her recent statement … Read more

Natasha vows to Visit Kogi despite Governor’s Ban on Public Gathering

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The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reaffirmed her plans to visit her constituency for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations despite ban on public gathering. On Monday, the state government announced a ban on rallies and public gatherings, citing “credible security reports”. In a statement, Kingsley Fanwo, commissioner for information, said the measure was taken … Read more

“Natasha in Senate is an error we’re set to correct” – Constituents Insist

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Thousands of Kogi Central constituents have unanimously thrown their weight behind the ongoing recall process for the suspended Senator representing the District in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that no amount of falsehood and propaganda could derail the exercise. The constituents noted that it had become clear that her being in the Senate was … Read more

12 Inmates break out of Kogi Prison

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At least Twelve inmates have break out of prison at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State following an early morning jail break. Sources in the National Headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), revealed that the incident occurred early Monday morning. Confirming the report, National Spokesman of the Service, Abubakar Umar, … Read more

Yahaya Bello did not surrender to us, we arrested him – EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello voluntarily surrendered to the commission on Tuesday regarding his ongoing trial for alleged multi-billion naira fraud. The spokesperson for the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale said contrary to the claim that he surrendered himself, the former Kogi governor was arrested … Read more

JUST IN: Yahaya Bello presents self to EFCC

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The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, presented himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of misappropriation of N80.2 billion. A statement by his media office confirmed that the former governor went to the office with his lawyers on Tuesday morning, following the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed states’ case … Read more