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Gunmen Attack ECWA Church In Kogi, Kill 1, Kidnap 3

By Sahel Standard September 19, 2021 30 0

Gunmen on Sunday attacked the ECWA church in Okedayo – Kabba and abducted three persons, Vanguard has gathered. The gunmen were said to have also killed one of the church members before making away with their victims. The attack is coming barely seven days after the prison attack in the Federal minimum correctional centre and […]Continue Reading

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Attack on Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kabba: Update

By Sahel Standard September 14, 2021 69 0

Following the attack on the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kabba in Kogi State on 12th September, 2021 and the swift intervention of the Controller General of Corrections, Haliru Nababa mni, a total of 114 escapees have been recaptured. The CG who personally led a team to the Custodial Centre for on-the-spot assessment, directed immediate Search […]Continue Reading

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Kogi Signs Hosting Right For 2021 Media Merit Award

By Sahel Standard August 18, 2021 19 0

The Kogi Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with administrators of the Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA), to host the 29th edition of the event in October. Mr. Onogwu Muhammed, Chief Press Secretary to the Kogi State Governor, made the disclosure on Tuesday in Lokoja. Muhammed said that the Secretary to the State Government, […]Continue Reading

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Hunters Nab Three kidnappers, Recovers Three Guns, Other Items In Kogi

By Sahel Standard July 26, 2021 37 0

Hunters from Okehi Local Government Areas on Monday nabbed two kidnappers who have been suspected to be terrorizing the area while the security operatives recovered three guns from the arrested criminals The chairman of Okehi Local Government Area Hon Abdulraheem Ohiare Ozovehe who led the operations to the kidnapper’s hideout in Arima, Ijumu LGA said […]Continue Reading

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Suspected Kidnappers Murder Major General Hassan Ahmed

By Sahel Standard July 16, 2021 42 0

Suspected kidnappers have killed Maj Gen Hassan Ahmed, a former Provost Marshall of the Nigerian Army while traveling along Abuja-Lokoja Road. The army stated that the incident occurred on Thursday when the senior officer’s vehicle was attacked by the gunmen. READ: NASS Directs Transportation Ministry To Check Hikes In Fares A source said the incident […]Continue Reading

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Kogi Governor Inaugurates High-powered Economic Advisory Council

By Sahel Standard July 5, 2021 22 0

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, Monday, inaugurated the state’s Economic Advisory Council to help drive the economy of the state. The high-worth Council was inaugurated virtually. While inaugurating the Council, the Governor challenged members to “guide the state into prosperity” , tapping into the abundant human and mineral resources available to her. He said the […]Continue Reading

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Notorious Criminals Killed In Gun Battle With Security Agents In Kogi State

By Sahel Standard July 2, 2021 34 0

Vigilantes and hunters have killed two suspected kidnappers early on Friday at Olamaboro Local Government area of Kogi through their combined efforts. The operation is part of the renewed onslaught by security agents on criminal activities in Kogi State. The operation which was coordinated by the chairman of Olamaboro Local government council Honourable Adejoh Friday […]Continue Reading

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Yahaya Bello Reaffirms Commitment To Unity of Nigeria, Says Country Can Never Be Divided

By Sahel Standard June 27, 2021 20 0

Governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello, has reiterated his belief in and commitment to Nigeria’s unity, stating that the country can never be divided. Governor Bello made the remarks during a courtesy call on the state’s governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, at the Abia State Government House in Umuahia. Bello, who was in Umuahia for the funeral […]Continue Reading

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Kogi State Empowers Women And Youth In Agribusiness

By Sahel Standard Magazine May 12, 2021 76 0

The Kogi State Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support (APPEALS) has begun the disbursement of grants to beneficiaries of the APPEALS-Women and Youth Empowerment Programme (WYEP) in the state. The grant is being facilitated by the APPEALS Project and made available to beneficiaries to kick start their agribusiness as part of its objectives of job Continue Reading