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Kogi NUJ Petitions Chief Judge Over Unlawful Detention of Journalist

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has petitioned the Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, over the unlawful detention of the publisher of Democracy...

Kogi Governor Swears in 10 New Judges

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi on Wednesday swore in 10 new judicial officers with a promise to uphold judicial independence in the state. The judicial officers, three of...

Gov Bello Presents 40 SUVs to Kogi Lawmakers, Judges, Commissions Fire Fighting Trucks, Ambulances

Governor Yahaya Bello on Friday presented 40 sport utility vehicles (SUV) and four Hilux vans to members of the Kogi State House of Assembly and judges in the state. He...

Court Dismisses Suit Seeking to Void NJC’s Report on Kogi Judges’ Seniority Dispute

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking an order setting aside the National Judicial Council (NJC)’s report and its recommendations directing the...

Kogi Govt Signs Family Court Rules, Practice Direction for Domesticated Child Rights Law

The Kogi government has signed into law the Family Court Rules and Practice Direction for the domesticated child rights law. The Kogi chief judge, Justice Josiah Majebi,...

Kogi Chief Judge Orders Investigation Into Mental Health of Inmate Who Killed Parents, Nurse

The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, has ordered immediate investigation of the mental state of an inmate, Mustapha Shuaibu, who was alleged to have...

Kogi Court Stops FG From Concessioning Ajaokuta Steel, Iron Ore Mining Company

A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has restrained the Federal Government from its planned concession of the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) and the National...

NGO Supports Kogi State Judiciary to Produce Practice Direction for Family Court

By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja. A Non-Governmental Organization, Centre for Women, Youth and Community Action (NACWYCA) in partnership with Teens educational Development and...

Appeal Court President Constitute Kogi State National, State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal

The Kogi State National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has been constituted. A statement by the Secretary of Tribunal, Regina T. Kuhe said the...

KONGONET Urge New Kogi Chief Judge to Uphold Sanctity of Judiciary

Coalition of civil society organizations, Kogi NGOs Network (KONGONET) has congratulated the newly sworn in Chief Judge of the state, Justice Josiah Majebi. In a...