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The Nigerian Army has reported effective operations in Kogi State, resulting in the neutralization of a terrorist and the arrest of suspected logistics couriers linked to terrorist activities. The troops executed these operations based on credible intelligence.
Dangote Cement Plc has successfully concluded a training program for 40 individuals from its host communities, equipping them with vital skills in fish farming and entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to foster job creation and economic growth within these areas.
The Federal High Court has approved the written statements of Ali Bello, the Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, as evidence in a money laundering trial involving N10 billion. The judge dismissed objections raised by Bello and his co-defendant regarding the admissibility of these statements.
A recent rainstorm has devastated the Egbeda Egga community in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, causing the destruction of over 40 homes and leaving numerous families homeless.
In a recent court session, a witness revealed that over $760,000 was paid in advance as school fees for former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s children at the American International School in Abuja.
During the ongoing trial of former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, a witness testified about a N650 million property purchase in Abuja, believed to involve proceeds from illicit activities. The funds are reportedly under investigation by the EFCC.
A Facebook user, Olusegun Iselaiye, has expressed sorrow over the loss of Juwon Ajisafe, a young man killed by armed bandits in the Kogi State community of Bareke. The incident occurred during an attack on March 3, 2026.
On Monday night, unidentified armed individuals assaulted the Odo-Ere community in Kogi State, resulting in one person being shot and several abductions. A video from the site shows a wounded man identified as Mr. Elijah.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a ruling for March 18 in the case regarding Ali Bello, the Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, and co-defendant Dauda Suleiman. The decision follows final submissions from both parties' legal representatives during the trial-within-trial.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended Shafiu Usman, who is suspected of orchestrating the ECWA Church attack in Ayetoro, Kogi State, where over 20 worshippers were kidnapped in December 2025.
The Kogi State Ministry of Education has announced that schools will reopen on February 23, following an indefinite closure on February 3 due to security risks.
Musa Kimono, aged 50, was brutally killed by unknown assailants at his home in Idah Local Government Area, Kogi State. The attack took place in the presence of his mother and son.
Dangote Cement is set to build a modern cottage hospital in Obajana, Kogi State, aimed at improving healthcare access for the local population. The hospital is part of the company's commitment to enhancing the welfare of its host communities.
The Nigerian Army has successfully raided a suspected terrorist camp in Kogi State, recovering significant quantities of ammunition. This operation is perceived as a serious setback for a network allegedly connected to identified suspects.
A violent confrontation between herdsmen and peasant farmers in Ejule-Ojebe, Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State, has resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals, with several others unaccounted for or injured. The clashes reportedly began on Saturday following an alleged killing of a farmer over crop destruction disputes.
