Ondo 2020: You can’t dictate to party, Gov Bello tells 11 APC guber aspirants
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Friday said it would be out of place for 11 of the 12 APC governorship aspirants in Ondo State to dictate to the party the mode of the primary election they want. Bello who is the Chairman of the Primary Election Committee, however, added that his team would conduct […]
Kogi attack: Bello orders security agencies to fish out perpetrators
The Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has directed the security agencies in the state to fish out perpetrators of Tawari attack for justice. In a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Onogwu Muhammed, in Lokoja on Friday, the governor said the security agencies should swing into action and ensure that those who […]
Minister condoles with Bello over sister’s death
The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has commiserated with the family of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, over the death of his sister, Rabiyat Bello. The minister in a condolence message expressed shock at the loss and described the death of late Rabiyat as a great loss to the governor and the entire […]
SIP: Minister lauds Gov. Bello’s support for effective implementation
The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Umar Farouk, has commended Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi for his support and partnership for effective implementation of the Federal Government’s Social Investment Programme (SIP) in the State. The Minister gave the commendation at an interactive meeting she held with all State […]
Kogi Govt House holds first carol service in 28 years
The Kogi State Government, Lokoja on Saturday night, held its Maiden Christmas Carol Service at the new Chapel of Peace and Unity in 28 years. The state was carved out of the old Kwara and Benue on Aug. 27, 1991. In his goodwill message, the Governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, thanked God for […]
Kogi Gov, Bello relieves Commissioners, Special Advisers of appointments
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Wednesday night announced the dissolution of the state Executive Council which he formed in February, 2016. Bello made the dissolution in Lokoja while speaking with newsmen shortly after a prolonged meeting of the council at the Government House. He said that the dissolution was with immediate effect, directing the […]
Buhari, Nigeria’s most democratic president – Bello
Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Thursday described President Muhammadu Buhari as the most democratic leader the country has ever produced. Bello also faulted the position of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major- Gen. Babagana Monguno retd), who reportedly scored low the November 16 governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi States. […]
Double registration: Bello knows fate January 20
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday picked January 20, 2020, for ruling in the suit seeking the disqualification of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for alleged double registration as a voter. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who fixed the date after taking the arguments of all the parties in the matter, said there was the need […]
Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello presents N176bn 2020 budget
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has presented the 2020 appropriation budget estimated at N176, 123, 091, 931 covering both recurrent and capital expenditures of N78,969,128,737 (44.84%) and N97,153,963,194 (55.16%) respectively. The budget was presented on Wednesday at the Kogi State Assembly chamber by the Deputy Governor, Honourable Edward Onoja on the governor’s behalf. The […]
Bello sacks political appointees
The Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, on Monday sacked all his political appointees and asked them to hand over the government’s properties in their possession. The sack came just a few days after the governor was re-elected for a second term in office. READ ALSO: Kogi Deputy Gov Writes Love Letter to Governor Yahaya Bello A […]
Declare state of emergency in education sector ― IFAS urges Kogi
The Inclusive Forum for Accountable Society (IFAS) has called on Kogi Government to declare state of emergency in the education sector of the state in view of the level of dilapidation and decay. IFAS, an initiative of ActionAid Nigeria and its implementing partners, Participation Initiative for Behavioural Change In Development (PIBCID) made the call at […]
