How I scaled fence to escape attack by hoodlums – Kogi monarch
On the night of December 21, 2024, Etsu Lokoja, Emmanuel Akamisoko Dauda-Shelika, faced a terrifying attack at his palace in Lokoja. Hoodlums invaded the palace around 1:00 am, setting fire to his vehicles and damaging other property. The Etsu was fast asleep when a loud bang woke him up. Peering through his window, he saw […]
Tragic Incident: Mentally Challenged Woman Gives Birth Under Lokoja Bridge, Baby Dies
In Lokoja, Kogi State, a tragic event occurred when a mentally challenged woman gave birth to a baby boy under the Ganaja Junction bridge on Monday night, October 21. Sadly, by the time help arrived, the baby had passed away. Chukwuemeka Mohammed, a local social activist, shared the details of the heartbreaking situation. He explained […]
8 School Children Escape Death in Lokoja Truck Accident
In a dramatic incident in Lokoja, Kogi State, eight school children narrowly escaped death in a severe truck accident. The children, pupils of Kingdom Heritage Nursery and Primary School, were involved in a terrifying crash when a heavy-duty truck carrying a container toppled and fell on two small vehicles. The accident occurred on Thursday at […]
Gunmen Abduct Two Chinese Nationals and Kill Five Nigerians in Lokoja
In a tragic turn of events, suspected kidnappers have attacked a mining site in Zango City, located on the outskirts of Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State. The incident, which took place on Monday, July 22, resulted in the abduction of two Chinese nationals and the deaths of five Nigerians. Details of the Incident Around […]
Yahaya Bello Asks Court to Transfer EFCC Case to Kogi
On Thursday, June 27, former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, requested the Federal High Court in Abuja to transfer his fraud case to Kogi State. This case, brought against him by the federal government, involves allegations of a crime that reportedly took place in Kogi State. Bello’s legal team made this request to Chief […]