Kogi State.
state in Nigeria
- Reports this week
- 15
- Active events
- 15
- Connections
- 223
What's happening
Active this week
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Nigeria's National Economic Council approved N83.2 billion for proactive interventions.Some support2 reports
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating alleged money laundering within Kogi State's revenue service.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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EFCC is investigating alleged fund diversion from Kogi State coffers, involving a former governor affiliated with the APC.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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APC supports Tinubu's re-election bid, with Kogi State serving as a key operational base, while ADC is accused of causing party division.Well supported19 reports8 developments inside
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The central region of Nigeria is home to Kogi State.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A joint security team conducted a clearance operation in Kogi State, intensifying efforts to tackle crime and banditry.Well supported17 reports5 developments inside
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An incident occurred in Kogi State involving members of the National Youth Service Corps while they were traveling through the area.Well supported11 reports
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The Trans-Sahara Highway is connecting Benue, Ebonyi, and Kogi States, with infrastructure projects approved and underway.Some support3 reports
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Kogi State projects are receiving counterpart funding from the World Bank, prioritized under the Governor's economic development agenda.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Governor Ododo initiated a student support program in Kogi State.Some support3 reports
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The National Emergency Management Agency is assessing the Ready-to-Respond status of Kogi State as part of a partnership review.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The National Emergency Management Agency is being appealed to regarding a disaster that has affected an area within Kogi State.Some support1 report
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NHIA oversight failure in Kogi East.Some support1 report
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A Senator represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District.Some support1 report
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A lecturer from the University of Ilorin was arrested by Kogi State police in Lokoja, linked to a World Bank-funded road project.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Flooding has impacted various parts of Kogi State as of September 21, 2026.Some support1 report
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Ajaka, a former SDP candidate, and details about a former governor's tenure in Kogi State are reported.Some support1 report
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President Tinubu mourned the former governor of Kogi State, Idris, who served from 2003 to 2011.Some support1 report
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Idris is claimed to have served as the Governor of Kogi State.Some support3 reports
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The federal government provided financial support for projects led by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in Kogi State.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Kogi State administration appointed indigenes to federal posts, citing administration interventions.Some support1 report
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Plans are underway for a national task force to clamp down on offenders in Kogi State.Some support1 report
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is managing road safety operations within Kogi State.Some support1 report
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Governor Ododo is leading Kogi State's transformation agenda, which aligns with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope mission.Well supported13 reports5 developments inside
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Defections to the APC bolster the ruling party's strength, driven by leadership qualities and renewed hope in governance.Some support1 report
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Idris serves as a commissioner in Kogi State.Some support1 report
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The National Human Rights Commission recorded attacks across Niger and tracked NYSC abductions in Kogi and Bayelsa, issuing a warning from Abuja.Some support1 report
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The All Progressives Congress is actively seeking ways to improve its electoral prospects and establish a strong base in Kogi State.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Joseph Ajayi advocates for political rotation in Kogi State and cautions against agitation ahead of the 2027 elections.Some support1 report
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Stakeholders petitioned the APC and Bola Tinubu regarding internal feuds and primary election fallout in Kogi State.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
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An internal party dispute has emerged within the All Progressives Congress concerning the conduct of the primary elections in Kogi State.Some support2 reports
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Partnership formed to develop inland waterways into economic hubs, leveraging the strategic confluence of major rivers in Kogi State and Niger.Some support4 reports
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The Nigerian Navy is conducting patrols along the River Niger in Kogi State as part of joint security operations.Some support3 reports
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APC members in Kogi West face internal division.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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APC is the dominant political party in Kogi State, and the party is focused on strengthening its ranks to secure future electoral victories.Some support5 reports
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Paddlers are traveling between Onitsha (Anambra State) and Kogi State, which is located at the waterfront of Anambra State.Some support1 report
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INEC is preparing for elections in Kogi State and holding security briefings in Lokoja.Some support5 reports
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The Assembly restoration process needed fairness.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Tenancy laws are being advanced to regulate the property market in both Assam and Kogi State.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Okene is a municipality located within Kogi State.Some support1 report
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Kogi State commenced plans to digitize records for cooperative societies to enhance transparency.Some support1 report
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A skills acquisition centre located in Kogi State, Nigeria, is overseen by the state government and its interventions impact economic potential across Africa.Some support1 report
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In Kogi State, local indigenes are involved in illegitimate mining activities, and the Minister has blamed local complicity for the sabotage.Some support1 report
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Karimi funded the reconstruction of the Pakuta bridge linking to Niger State and provided a bursary scheme in Kogi West.Some support1 report
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Joint operation to rescue kidnapped victims in Kogi State involving the Nigerian Army and Police Force.Some support2 reports
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Governor Ododo seeks support for Bola Tinubu's administration in Kogi State.Some support1 report
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An attack occurred in Kogi State, which is located in central Nigeria.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
One to three months ago
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Governor Ododo and the administration focus on economic and security issues in Kogi State.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Governor Ododo and the administration focus on economic and security issues in Kogi State.Some support1 report
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INEC published PVC figures for Kogi State, Imo State, Bayelsa State, and Osun State on January 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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The EFCC is investigating alleged money laundering in Kogi State, referencing CBN guidelines and involving Access Bank.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Major routes through Kogi State are being targeted.Some support1 report
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Toyota brand was involved in an abandoned vehicle found in Kogi State on August 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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Kogi State confirms its status within Nigeria and affirms the governor's commitment to development.Well supported3 reports
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A person named House recognized initiatives promoting renewable energy development in Kogi State on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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A court judgment was delivered in Lokoja, Kogi State, involving the Independent National Electoral Commission.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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Security operations are underway in the Abaji area of Kogi State to rescue a victim who was abducted.Some support1 report
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Travelers from the Eastern region were abducted in Benue State, Kogi State, and Delta State.Some support1 report
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A distribution event was held in Lokoja, and Ajaokuta was identified as a local government area.Some support1 report
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Usman Ododo supports the development of an airport project within Kogi State.Some support1 report
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Around Kogi State this week
News at the entities that move Kogi State most-
Nigeria StructuralProgram coverage includes the capital territory of Abuja.Moves Kogi State
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Lokoja StructuralThe Kogi State Internal Revenue Service held a strategy engagement in Lokoja, featuring Dr. Ichanyi and Dr. Enehe.Moves Kogi State
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Nigerian Army StructuralNigerian Army conducted patrols in Mangu LGA and operations in Riyom LGA on September 10, 2026.Moves Kogi State
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federal government StructuralThe government plans road reconstruction in a constituency and oversees infrastructure projects in Lagos.Moves Kogi State
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Nigeria Police Force OperationalThe Nigeria Police Force gave assurance in Lagos during an event featuring the CBN Governor and held a conference in Owerri.Moves Kogi State
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government StructuralGovernment plans fast-track resettlement for refugees from Afghanistan and Mandatory Palestine, while Nigel Farage rejects legal routes.Moves Kogi State
Connections
The 40 strongest of 223, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Nigeria Structural
Kogi State is a formal administrative and geopolitical division of the sovereign nation of Nigeria.
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Ajaokuta Structural
Ajaokuta functions as a local government area within the administrative boundaries of Kogi State.
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Ahmed Usman Ododo Structural
Ahmed Usman Ododo holds the office of Governor, making him the chief executive and functional head of Kogi State.
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Lokoja Structural
Lokoja is formally defined as a local government area and the capital city within the jurisdiction of Kogi State.
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Usman Ododo Structural
Usman Ododo holds the formal office of Governor of Kogi State.
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All Progressives Congress Operational
Kogi State serves as a critical political constituency and operational base for the APC, which actively campaigns and influences state governance.
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Bello Structural
Bello served as the former governor, formally representing the political interests and executive functions of Kogi State.
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Nigerian Army Structural
Kogi State relies on the Nigerian Army for joint security operations, counter-terrorism, and combating criminal elements within its territory.
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federal government Structural
The federal government provides strategic investments, financial support, and oversight for infrastructure and development projects within Kogi State.
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Kogi Structural
Kogi State is the administrative body that governs the Local Government Area of Kogi.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Structural
President Tinubu provides executive, security, and infrastructure support to Kogi State, which reciprocates with political alignment and advocacy.
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Nigeria Police Force Operational
Kogi State and the Nigeria Police Force actively collaborate on joint security operations against bandits and organized crime.
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Idris Structural
Idris served as the Governor of Kogi State during the tenure from 2003 to 2011.
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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Structural
The EFCC formally investigates and enforces financial crime and anti-corruption regulations against Kogi State and its officials.
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Idris Structural
Idris holds a formal governmental office, serving as a Commissioner or Governor, within the structure of Kogi State.
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Kwara State Operational
The two states are actively coupled by cross-border criminal activity and joint security operations.
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İbrahim Abbas Structural
İbrahim Abbas serves as a representative for a constituency within the governmental structure of Kogi State.
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Farouk Structural
Farouk serves in an appointed official capacity as Commissioner for Water Resources in Kogi State.
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ministry Structural
The specific ministry operates within the jurisdiction and political context of Kogi State.
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Okene Structural
Okene is formally defined as a municipality located within the administrative boundaries of Kogi State.
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Ibrahim Idris Structural
Ibrahim Idris formally served as the governor of Kogi State from 2003 to 2011.
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Abuja Operational
Abuja serves as the administrative center where governance actions regarding Kogi State occur, and Kogi State's security situation impacts the FCT.
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African Democratic Congress Operational
The African Democratic Congress operates within Kogi State and actively draws political support from its constituency.
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government Structural
The government structurally governs Kogi State and its public services.
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Leke Abejide Shared context
Leke Abejide is a political representative operating within the jurisdiction of Kogi State.
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Benin City Operational
Benin City and Kogi State actively collaborate on joint border security patrols and state-level security improvements.
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World Bank Structural
Kogi State's projects rely on World Bank counterpart funding and support for local initiatives.
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National Inland Waterways Authority Operational
The two entities are engaged in a partnership aimed at developing inland waterways into functional economic hubs.
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Peoples Democratic Party Operational
The PDP actively engages in political battles and seeks to influence governance within Kogi State.
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Idris Wada Shared context
Idris Wada served in the formal political role of Governor of Kogi State.
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Kirs Structural
Kirs is functionally engaged by the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service.
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National Emergency Management Agency Structural
The national agency evaluates the operational readiness and handles appeals from the specific state regarding disaster management.
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Army Operational
Kogi State collaborates with the Army in joint security operations.
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Idah Structural
The traditional leadership entity of Idah receives support from the governmental structure of Kogi State.
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Sokoto Operational
The two states maintain operational links through the collaboration of security agencies across their administrative boundaries.
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Onitsha Operational
The two locations are functionally linked by ongoing travel and movement of people between the city and the state.
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Fistula Foundation Operational
The two entities maintain an active partnership focused on joint healthcare outreach initiatives within the state.
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Nigerian Air Force Operational
The Nigerian Air Force provides coordinated air support for ground operations within Kogi State.
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University of Ilorin Transactional
A lecturer from the University of Ilorin was arrested by authorities of Kogi State.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court is currently examining a legal challenge originating from Kogi State concerning the EFCC.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
29 events- The Trans-Sahara Highway is connecting Benue, Ebonyi, and Kogi States, with infrastructure projects approved and underway.
- Governor Ododo initiated a student support program in Kogi State.
- The National Emergency Management Agency is assessing the Ready-to-Respond status of Kogi State as part of a partnership review.
- The National Emergency Management Agency is being appealed to regarding a disaster that has affected an area within Kogi State.
- NHIA oversight failure in Kogi East.
- A Senator represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District.
- A lecturer from the University of Ilorin was arrested by Kogi State police in Lokoja, linked to a World Bank-funded road project.
- Flooding has impacted various parts of Kogi State as of September 21, 2026.
- Ajaka, a former SDP candidate, and details about a former governor's tenure in Kogi State are reported.
- President Tinubu mourned the former governor of Kogi State, Idris, who served from 2003 to 2011.
- Idris is claimed to have served as the Governor of Kogi State.
- The Kogi State administration appointed indigenes to federal posts, citing administration interventions.
- Plans are underway for a national task force to clamp down on offenders in Kogi State.
- The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is managing road safety operations within Kogi State.
- Defections to the APC bolster the ruling party's strength, driven by leadership qualities and renewed hope in governance.
- Idris serves as a commissioner in Kogi State.
- The National Human Rights Commission recorded attacks across Niger and tracked NYSC abductions in Kogi and Bayelsa, issuing a warning from Abuja.
- Joseph Ajayi advocates for political rotation in Kogi State and cautions against agitation ahead of the 2027 elections.
- An internal party dispute has emerged within the All Progressives Congress concerning the conduct of the primary elections in Kogi State.
- The Nigerian Navy is conducting patrols along the River Niger in Kogi State as part of joint security operations.
- APC is the dominant political party in Kogi State, and the party is focused on strengthening its ranks to secure future electoral victories.
- Paddlers are traveling between Onitsha (Anambra State) and Kogi State, which is located at the waterfront of Anambra State.
- The Assembly restoration process needed fairness.
- Okene is a municipality located within Kogi State.
- Kogi State commenced plans to digitize records for cooperative societies to enhance transparency.
- A skills acquisition centre located in Kogi State, Nigeria, is overseen by the state government and its interventions impact economic potential across Africa.
- In Kogi State, local indigenes are involved in illegitimate mining activities, and the Minister has blamed local complicity for the sabotage.
- Karimi funded the reconstruction of the Pakuta bridge linking to Niger State and provided a bursary scheme in Kogi West.
- Joint operation to rescue kidnapped victims in Kogi State involving the Nigerian Army and Police Force.
August 2026
18 events- An incident occurred in Kogi State involving members of the National Youth Service Corps while they were traveling through the area.
- The federal government provided financial support for projects led by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in Kogi State.
- Governor Ododo is leading Kogi State's transformation agenda, which aligns with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope mission.
- INEC is preparing for elections in Kogi State and holding security briefings in Lokoja.
- Tenancy laws are being advanced to regulate the property market in both Assam and Kogi State.
- Governor Ododo seeks support for Bola Tinubu's administration in Kogi State.
- Governor Ododo and the administration focus on economic and security issues in Kogi State.
- Governor Ododo and the administration focus on economic and security issues in Kogi State.
- INEC published PVC figures for Kogi State, Imo State, Bayelsa State, and Osun State on January 1, 2026.
- The EFCC is investigating alleged money laundering in Kogi State, referencing CBN guidelines and involving Access Bank.
- Major routes through Kogi State are being targeted.
- Toyota brand was involved in an abandoned vehicle found in Kogi State on August 28, 2026.
- Kogi State confirms its status within Nigeria and affirms the governor's commitment to development.
- A person named House recognized initiatives promoting renewable energy development in Kogi State on August 1, 2026.
- Security operations are underway in the Abaji area of Kogi State to rescue a victim who was abducted.
- Travelers from the Eastern region were abducted in Benue State, Kogi State, and Delta State.
- A distribution event was held in Lokoja, and Ajaokuta was identified as a local government area.
- Usman Ododo supports the development of an airport project within Kogi State.
July 2026
4 events- Kogi State projects are receiving counterpart funding from the World Bank, prioritized under the Governor's economic development agenda.
- The All Progressives Congress is actively seeking ways to improve its electoral prospects and establish a strong base in Kogi State.
- Partnership formed to develop inland waterways into economic hubs, leveraging the strategic confluence of major rivers in Kogi State and Niger.
- APC members in Kogi West face internal division.
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June 2026
9 events- Nigeria's National Economic Council approved N83.2 billion for proactive interventions.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating alleged money laundering within Kogi State's revenue service.
- EFCC is investigating alleged fund diversion from Kogi State coffers, involving a former governor affiliated with the APC.
- APC supports Tinubu's re-election bid, with Kogi State serving as a key operational base, while ADC is accused of causing party division.
- The central region of Nigeria is home to Kogi State.
- A joint security team conducted a clearance operation in Kogi State, intensifying efforts to tackle crime and banditry.
- Stakeholders petitioned the APC and Bola Tinubu regarding internal feuds and primary election fallout in Kogi State.
- An attack occurred in Kogi State, which is located in central Nigeria.
- A court judgment was delivered in Lokoja, Kogi State, involving the Independent National Electoral Commission.