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Mazi Emeka July 25, 2016

Opinion: Youth leaders as change agents

By Manasseh Victor That Nigeria is suffering from leadership crisis is stating the obvious, 56 years after independence, the country is still grappling with the basics of nationhood, beset on all…

Oludolapo Adelana July 22, 2016

IGP deploys counter-terrorism team for Imo, Kogi elections

The Inspector-General of Police, Ag.IGP Ibrahim K. Idris has directed the Commissioners of Police in Imo and Kogi states to ensure proper coordination of security operations and adequate deployment of…

Mazi Emeka July 14, 2016

‘If Tinubu hadn’t called me a dog, I wouldn’t have responded’ – Melaye

Following allegations that Senator Dino Melaye had threatened to beat up and impregnate Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the national leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Tinubu, Melaye…

Adebayo Emuleomo July 12, 2016

Man kills pregnant woman with scissors over an argument

A man in Kogi state, Hussain Zubairu has been arrested by the police for allegedly stabbing his pregnant neighbor to death over an argument. The suspect lived in the Idogido…

Mazi Emeka July 6, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today Wizkid makes it into the UK billboard chart Following the release of his collaboration with Tinie Tempah, Nigerian pop singer, Wizkid,…

Mazi Emeka July 1, 2016

This is when Kogi, Kano, Imo, Rivers states will hold rerun election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Monday, announced that the rerun elections for Kogi, Rivers, Imo and Kano states would hold on July 23rd and 30th 2016. According to a…

Dele Benjamin June 6, 2016

Just In: Faleke fails in bid to unseat Yahaya Bello

The deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the November 21, 2015 governorship election in Kogi state, James Falake, has been informed that he lacks the locus standi…

Mazi Emeka May 29, 2016

Herdsman reveals how Enugu community was attacked (READ)

Mohammadu Zurai, a suspect in the April 25 attack on Nimbo community in Enugu state, has given details on how the violent attack was carried. According to the Punch, Zurai,…

Adebayo Emuleomo May 22, 2016

Police rescue kidnapped APC chairman

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ishola Balogun- Fulani and Secretary of the party, Bode Adekanye who were kidnapped by unknown gunmen have been released unhurt. According to a…

YWriter May 14, 2016

“The antics of our opponents will be judged” | The Kogi governor comes out kicking and screaming

A Premium Times investigation was searing about the Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello, accusing him, amongst other things on squandering the resources of the state on questionable and frivolous expenditure including…

Dele Benjamin April 25, 2016

Ex-Kogi lawmaker jailed for 154 years

A former member of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Gabriel Daudu, has been sentenced to 154 years behind bars after being found guilty of N1.4 billion fraud. Daudu is…

Janeth J March 18, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Ibinabo Fiberesima fights for bail | IGP ordered to seal Kogi Assembly | Apple ready for war with FBI | More stories

Two soldiers killed in Rivers before rerun election. Leadership Borno bombing death toll rises to 27. Nation Workers receiving multiple salaries will be prosecuted - Kwara governor. Vanguard Fiberesima seeks…

Op-Ed Editor March 3, 2016

Opinion: As Kogi suffers the absence of good leadership and lack of collective will

Straight off my prayer mat, I picked the courage to pen this piece. I have long desired to write on socio-political issues across space but my lack of confidence in…

Janeth J February 23, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari gets support of Ndigbo, Arewa | Marafa snubs Senate Ethics Committee | US war on ISIS costing a mint | More stories

ACF, Ohanaeze Ndigbo supports Buhari's anti-corruption war. Leadership Blind man gets appointment as Buhari's aide. Punch Former Interior Permanent Secretary, Abba Moro arrested by EFCC. This Day Wike suspends three…

Mazi Emeka February 23, 2016

INEC declares PDP winner of Kogi senate rerun election

Following its initial announcement that the Kogi-Central senatorial rerun election was inconclusive, the Independent National Electoral Commission, later on Monday, reversed its decision. The electoral commission says the candidate of…

Mazi Emeka February 5, 2016

APC ‘excluded’ from Kogi Senatorial rerun election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday, announced that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) will be excluded from the senate rerun election in Kogi East/Central senatorial districts, Okene/Ogorimagogo…

Kolapo Olapoju January 27, 2016

Yahaya Bello to be sworn-in as Kogi governor… without a deputy

Yahaya Bello of the All Progressives Congress will today, be sworn-in as the Kogi State governor-elect. Bello, who defeated Idris Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party at the Kogi supplementary…

Ada Igboanugo January 13, 2016

How RCCG pastor was kidnapped during church service

A Redeemed Christian Church of God pastor was on Sunday, kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The kidnap victim, Pastor Ayo Raphael was abducted during the Sunday service at the Resurrection parish…

Kolapo Olapoju December 21, 2015

It’s official! James Faleke will not go down without a fight

James Faleke, the running-mate to the late Abubakar Audu, has filed a petition at the Kogi State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. Faleke is fighting to be declared governor-elect of the November 21 governorship…

Janeth J December 16, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 8 biggest moments of Republican debate | Another N40 billion theft | Trump’s disturbing Las Vegas rally | More stories

Another N40 billion theft by ex-NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi discovered by EFCC. Premium Times Benue PDP Representative sacked by Appeal Court. Leadership Fayose comes for OBJ, takes a swipe at PMB. YNaija Odili denies collecting…

Kolapo Olapoju December 10, 2015

BREAKING: Kogi House of Assembly Speaker gets impeached

Momoh Jimoh-Lawal, the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, has been impeached. Jimoh, who was accused of financial recklessness and misconduct, was impeached by 17 of the 25-member House. The…

Janeth J December 10, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: GEJ abused public funds | Trump’s strategy is chaos | Noise-making worship houses closed | More stories

Buhari accuses GEJ of abusing public funds. This Day Suswam says he will not appear before any probe panel, only EFCC. Leadership Buhari promises that IDPs will return to their…

Kolapo Olapoju December 8, 2015

‘Those who ‘matter’ in Audu’s camp are already working for me’ – Kogi governor-elect

Kogi State governor-elect, Yahaya Bello, says the political crises in the state is a family affair, and as such, he would not join issues with James Faleke, the running-mate of late…

Kolapo Olapoju December 8, 2015

Why I won’t serve as deputy governor to Bello – James Faleke

James Faleke, the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, in the Kogi election, says he won't be present at the swearing in of the new government on January…

Janeth J December 7, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Another APC emerges in Kaduna | MASSOB name-change drama | PDP leads in Bayelsa election| More stories

This is Orji Uzor Kalu's approach to ending Biafra agitation. YNaija PDP rejects Bello as Kogi Governor-elect. Leadership PDP leads in four local government areas in Bayelsa poll. Nation There…

Kolapo Olapoju December 6, 2015

BREAKING: Yahaya Bello wins Kogi governorship election

Yahaya Bello, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Kogi state governorship election. Results released on Sunday morning at the collation center in Kogi, suggests that Bello won the state governorship…

Janeth J December 5, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Lai Mohammed defends Buhari’s travels | Kogi, Bayelsa polls holds today | Alaibe is owned by APC | More stories

Diverted $2 billion arms deal was approved by the CBN. YNaija Alaibe pledges allegiance to APC. Leadership INEC okays Kogi supplementary elections. Nation Lai Mohammed says Buhari's travels are necessary.…

Janeth J December 4, 2015

INEC office burnt down in Dekina LGA of Kogi

Less than 24 hours to the supplementary elections in Kogi state, the Dekina Local Government office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been burnt down. Vanguard reports that security operatives…