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A Nigerian court has fined Meta Platforms Incorporated the sum of $25,000 for publishing false information alleging that human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) was suffering from a serious illness. The court ruled that the content, which circulated on Facebook, was misleading and defamatory. The presiding judge held that the ...

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife on Tuesday 6 January 2026 paid an operational visit to Headquarters 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, during which he commissioned projects executed by the Brigade in furtherance of personnel welfare and improved operational efficiency. During the visit, ...

The Kogi State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated its unwavering resolve to reclaim its rightful place in Kogi State and Nigeria at large. The declaration was made by the State Chairman, Hon. Muhammed Sanni Gambo, during a joint meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) and ...

Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Lokoja on 3 January 2026 have recorded significant operational successes following coordinated fighting patrols and ambush operations conducted across parts of Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State. Acting on credible intelligence on movement of bandits from Adankolo general area ...

The Lokoja Kogi Concerned APC Youths have appealed to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello, Engineer Bashiru Gegu, and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lokoja Kogi to give Hon. Abdulrafiu Yakubu the opportunity to represent the Lokoja Kogi Federal Constituency in the National Assembly ...

The Lokoja Local Government Administration has reiterated its temporary ban on crossover night vigils held in isolated religious locations outside the metropolis, citing security concerns during the festive season. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the council explained that intelligence reports indicate that remote locations such as mountains and ...

The Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called on Christians to seize the sacred moment of Christmas to pray fervently for Nigeria and to live lives of service, humility, love, and sacrifice as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. In his ...

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello, CON, has extended warm Christmas greetings to Christians in Kogi State and across Nigeria, urging them to embrace the spiritual essence of the season marked by the birth of Jesus Christ. Former Governor Bello described Christmas as a ...

The Kogi State Police Command has deployed reinforced police personnel along the Lokoja–Abuja Highway to enhance public safety, ensure effective traffic management, and prevent congestion and road accidents. The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, said the deployment became necessary following ongoing construction works and road diversions along the ...

By Deborah Agbonika The Kogi State Government on Tuesday held a State Security Council meeting at the Government House in Lokoja, bringing together top security operatives to review the prevailing security situation and introduce new measures aimed at combating crime across the state. Speaking after the meeting, Governor Ahmed Usman ...