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Yahaya Bello not in EFCC Custody, says anti-graft agency spokesperson

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.Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello honoured EFCC invitation to Abuja Office, says Aide BY ANDREW OROLUA The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied media reports that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello, is in its holding facility. The anti- graft agency denial came after a

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A’Court orders ex-Gov Yahaya Bello to face criminal arraignment

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BY ANDREW OROLUA The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 ordered the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello to present himself before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, for his criminal arraignment before any further action could be undertaken in his human rights case. This […]

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Bello presents N258.2bn 2024 budget of Consolidation, Continuity to Kogi Assembly

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By Idris Ahmed Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has presented an appropriation of N258.2bn, tagged,”Budget of Consolidation and Continuity for Inclusive growth ,” to the House of Assembly on Monday for the 2024 fiscal year for approval. The draft Budget which is higher than that of last year by N60 bn, has N197.as Recurrent […]

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Bello describes Ohinoyi’s demise as painful lost of a confidant, father figure.

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By Idris Ahmed Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has described the demise of Ohinoyi of Ebira land, Dr Abdulrahman Ado Ibrahim, as very painful and a personal loss. The governor who visited the Ohinoyi’s palace on for condolence, also described the late monarch as a father figure and trusted confidant. In his oration, Bello […]

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Gov Bello intervenes in Miners, Kogi Community dispute

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…urges calm, peaceful business environment By Idris Ahmed Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has appealed to the residents of Okobo-Enjema community in Ankpa Local Government Area of the state to live in peace with the investors engaged in mining activities. Recently, conflict erupted between a Coal mining company, Eta- Zuma Group (WA) and the […]

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FG should protect national monuments -Niger Gov, Sani Bello

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2023 0

Lays foundation for Zuma Smart City BY SAKA BOLAJI Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has called on the Federal Government to protect national heritage sites that are being destroyed by foreign companies. Governor Sani Bello made the call while performing the groundbreaking ceremony of the Zuma Smart City and Resort in Chachi, behind […]

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Court fixes May 30 for continuation of Ali Bello’s trial over alleged N3bn fraud

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2023 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The trial of Ali Bello and three others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged N3 billion fraud has been adjourned to 30th and 31st of May for continuation of trial. When the matter in the suit marked: ABJ/CR/573/2022 (FRN Vs. Ali Bello and 3 others) was mentioned for […]

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Excluding me on ballot will be a recipe for crisis – Governor Yahaya Bello

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2022 0

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has kicked against removing his name from the ballot in today’s convention. Bello warned the All Progressives Congress that such a decision will be a recipe for crisis in the party. Recall that the governor stormed out of a meeting with his fellow APC governors after it was resolved […]

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Gov. Bello Makes History as Radio Kogi Joins Elite Online Radio

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2021 0

History was made few weeks ago as the administration of Governor Yahaya Bello,the Governor of Kogi State joined other Elite Radio stations in Nigeria for Online Broadcasting. The move was part of the commitment of the New Direction Administration in using technology to bringing information about the State to indigenous of the State both within […]

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I am proud of you, your active loyalty, Buhari celebrates Bello at 45

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2020 0

Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, who turned 45 on June 18. Buhari described Bello as “an epitome of loyalty and solid commitment to the growth of the All Progressives Congress from its infancy.’’ The president eulogized the governor in a congratulatory message, released by his Senior Special Assistant […]

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Kogi Governorship: How Bello flushed Wada at the tribunal

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

Saturday May 23, 2020 will go down in history as the day Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello won the first leg of the legal battle challenging his dream of retaining his seat for a second term as governor of Kogi state. A three man panel of the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja […]

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COVID19: Niger to start production of face masks -Bello

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Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger says the state government will liaise with Association of Fashion Designers to embark on mass production face masks to contain spread of coronavirus. He disclosed during a press conference after an expanded emergency council meeting on index record case of COVID19 in Minna on Saturday. READ ALSO: Covid-19: Lagos discharges […]

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Gov. Bello sacks VC, Rector, names replacements

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Lokoja – Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has relieved the Vice Chancellor of the Kogi State University, Ayangba , Prof Mohammed Abdulkadir, of his appointment. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Folasade Ayoade in Lokoja on Tuesday, also announced the removal of Prof. Mohammed Atureta as the Rector of the […]

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Bello orders probe of rape, assault allegations against Commissioner

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Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has ordered immediate investigation into allegations of assault, battery and other serious crimes levied against the state Commissioner for water resources, Mr Abdulmumini Danga. The Commissioner for information and communication, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, confirmed this in a statement in Lokoja on Thursday. “The governor, being an avowed advocate of

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No mother is old enough to die says Melaye as he mourns Bello’s mother

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Senator Dino Melaye has said that ‘no mother is old enough to die.’ He said this on his Twitter handle as he consoled Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi, over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Hauwau Oziohu Bello, aged 101, Also President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Bello of Kogi praying that almighty God will […]

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Gov. Bello commiserates with victims of bandits attack

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Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has commiserated with victims of banditry attacks in Gurmana and other communities in Shiroro Local Government Area. READ ALSO: Gov. Bello appoints former commissioner as SA on chieftaincy affairs The attack by bandits on motorcycles led to the death of three persons and left many injured. The attack by bandits […]

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Provision of adequate security will give residents needed confidence, Miyetti Allah tells Bello

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2020 0

The Fulani socio-cultural group, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MCBAN), has urged Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to continue to make security of lives and property a priority of his administration. The group made the call in a message issued in Lokoja on Tuesday to felicitate with the governor on his inauguration for […]

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Bandits have informants everywhere – Gov. Bello

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2020 0

Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Monday alleged that some moles in the state divulge government classified information on security issues to bandits resulting in attacks on some Local Government Areas. Bello made this known in Minna during a press conference on the recent order by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Nigerian Air Force to […]

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Lalong condoles Yahaya Bello over sister’s demise

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2019 0

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has condoled with Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi over the death of his elder sister, Hajia Rabiat Bello. Army christmas train hits sourthen Kaduna Lalong in a condolence message by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Simon Macham, described the death of Hajia Rabiat as a great loss […]

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Bello signs N176b 2020 Budget into Law

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2019 0

Lokoja – Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Wednesday signed N176 billion 2020 Budget of the State into law, tagged: ”Budget of Prosperity”, for capital and recurrent expenditures Bello commended the Assembly members for their patriotism and commitment to serve the people of the state after signing the 2020 Budget at Government House, Lokoja, He […]