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Security forces repel insurgent attack on Dangote Factory outpost in Kogi

‎Security forces successfully repelled an insurgent attack on a police outpost guarding the Dangote Cement Factory in Obajana, Kogi State, on Sunday night.‎‎While...

EconomyTop Story

Kogi unveils Ajaokuta Economic City, targets $5 billion FDI in 7 years

The Kogi State government, led by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has formally unveiled the Ajaokuta Economic City, also known as the Kogi-Hunan Free...

Insecurity

Travellers stranded as bandits and soldiers clash in Kogi

Dozens of travellers were left stranded on the Oshokoshoko-Obajana highway in Kogi State, after armed bandits took control of the route, leading to...

Security

Kogi State advises Church relocation after attack and mass abduction

The Kogi State government has advised worship centres located in crime-prone areas to consider relocating after gunmen attacked a Cherubim and Seraphim Church...

Insecurity

Fresh kidnapping attack rocks Kogi State highway

An unconfirmed number of people have been abducted after gunmen launched a fresh attack on the Isanlu Makutu-Idofin in the Yagba East Local...

Security

Troops rescue hostage, kills bandit in Kogi State

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade have successfully rescued a kidnap victim and killed an armed bandit during a targeted ambush operation...

Politics & Governance

Natasha Akpoti invites Senate President Akpabio to Kogi project commissioning

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has invited Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the commissioning of constituency projects in her home state, a ...

Insecurity

Troops rescue 21 kidnap victims including 4 Chinese nationals in Kwara and Kogi state

Nigerian army successfully freed 21 people, including four Chinese nationals, in strategic operations launched to combat banditry and kidnappings across Kwara and Kogi...