Former deputy governor of Kogi State, Edward David Onoja, has accused his former boss and governor, Yahaya Bello of reneging on the promise of supporting him to become governor of the state. He lamented how his hope of succeeding Bello was dashed when the former governor dumped him to support the incumbent governor Ahmed Ododo […]
By Andrew Orolua A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Nicholas Ojehomon on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that neither Kogi State government nor any of its local government ever transferred funds into the bank account of the American international School in Abuja as school fees. The 3rd prosecution […]
.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 statement issued by Yahaya Bello media office […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
…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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 fundamental […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]