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Kogi government suspends Echane festival over security concern

The Kogi State Government has suspended the annual Echane Festival in Ebiraland with immediate effect, citing security concerns and the need to maintain public order. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo. According to the government, the decision followed credible intelligence reports suggesting that…

FMC Daura suspends doctor over poor emergency response

The management of Federal Medical Centre Daura has suspended a doctor for three months over allegations of failing to respond promptly to an emergency case involving a patient who later died after being transferred to another hospital. The hospital’s Medical Director, Umar Farouk, confirmed the disciplinary action while responding to concerns raised by the deceased…

US commits $3.5m to monitor Nigeria’s religious violence

The United States Department of State has announced a $3.5 million funding programme aimed at improving the documentation and reporting of religious freedom violations in Nigeria. The initiative, unveiled by the Office of International Religious Freedom under the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, seeks applications from organisations capable of strengthening efforts to monitor…

PoS operator, one other k!lled as soldiers and masqueraders clash at Kogi festival

A violent confrontation between soldiers and participants in the Echane Masquerade Festival in Ogaminana, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, has left at least two people d3ad and several others injured.     The incident, which occurred on Sunday, May 31, 2026 reportedly began when two soldiers dressed in civilian clothing were allegedly attacked…

Terrorists k!ll 1, abduct over 30 passengers after attacking commercial bus in Kogi

One person has been k!lled and 30 were abducted when suspected terrorists attacked a commercial bus travelling along Ayegunle Bunu community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.  The attack happened around 2:25 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026.  According to reports by local news publication, Egbe Mekun Parrot, two residents of Ayegunle Bunu,…

IGP cautions Nigerians against indiscriminate recording of police operations

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has warned content creators, social media users and members of the public against the indiscriminate recording and sharing of police-related videos, saying such actions could compromise security operations and affect officers’ morale. Speaking during an interactive session with crime correspondents in Abuja, Disu expressed concern over what he described…