Tag: LOKOJA
Kogi governor praises Olu of Apata’s leadership
Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Saturday praised the achievements of Olu of Apata, Oba Frederick Balogun, in his ten years on the throne. Ododo...
Court issues stay of execution on Ohinoyi’s sack
The High Court in Lokoja issues a stay of execution of the judgment sacking the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Ahmed-Anaje.
Justice Umar Salisu gave the order...
The Sun journalist, others shot in Lokoja #ENDSARS protest
The Sun Newspapers correspondent in Kogi, Mr Emmanuel Adeyemi, was among some persons that were shot in Lokoja on Monday during a bloody clash...
Islamic cleric loses 6 children as Kogi mourns victims of tanker...
An Islamic cleric Idris Yusuf lost six children in the petrol tanker explosion on Wednesday at Felele along the Lokoja-Abuja Highway.
The tanker belonging to...
Lokoja tanker explosion death toll rises to 23
Twenty-three persons have now been confirmed dead in the petrol tanker fire explosion on Wednesday at Felele along the Lokoja-Abuja Highway.
It was gathered that...
Primary school pupil, 9 others dead as tanker explodes in Lokoja
A primary school pupil died on Wednesday alongside nine persons after a petrol tanker exploded at Felele area of Lokoja, Kogi State capital.
It was...
Suspected kidnappers kill FRSC official along Lokoja- Okene Road
Suspected kidnappers on Friday attacked some Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) personnel travelling from Abuja to Lagos on an official assignment.
The attack which happened...
Court orders Melaye’s remand at Abuja hospital
The Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja on Friday granted an interim order for Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West be moved to...
Police arrest 24-year-old car thief, 15 others in Kogi
The Police in Kogi have arrested 16 suspects including a 24-year-old, Shaibu Adejoh, who allegedly stole his boss’ Toyota Camry Muzzle car from Lagos...
Radiologist urges FG to establish more radiological equipment in health institutions
A Radiologist, Dr Ododo Benard, has urged the Federal and State Governments to establish more functional radiological equipment in public tertiary health institutions for...