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Dino Melaye’s constituency office project reportedly stopped by Kogi government
The political face-off between Senator Dino Melaye and Governor Yahaya Bello lingers, as the Kogi State Town Planning Board reportedly ordered that work on Melaye’s constituency office at Kabba, Kogi…
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Kogi West constituents file suit to stop Dino Melaye’s recall process
The Concerned Kogi Registered Voters (CKRV) have filed a law suit at a Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from commencing verification…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Someone finally confirms Dino Melaye’s theory about his fake recall
The ongoing power play between embattled Senator Dino Melaye and Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello has seen a number of interesting twists and turn since the alleged move to recall…
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Rejoinder: Governor Yahaya Bello is Kogi state’s biggest political blunder
by Shehu Audu On the contrary, one of the biggest political sacrileges yet in Nigeria's democratic set-up, was the imposition of Mr Yahaya Bello as Kogi State governor by the…
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Escaped assassinations, legislative recall | The travails of Dino Melaye – a timeline
Probably the most popular lawmaker after Senate President Bukola Saraki, Dino Melaye representing Kogi West in the upper chamber is on his way to becoming a brand. This year alone,…
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Melaye Recall: Bad Belle Bello? Nobody cares really
by Alexander O. Onukwue INEC received the petition for the recall of Dino Melaye, together with six bags containing the over 180,000 signatures of Kogi West electorates. The bags were,…
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Opinion: Governor Yahaya Bello- Kogi state’s biggest political blunder
. by Isa Eneye Mubarak After all is said and done, the biggest political blunder we the people of Kogi state can possibly do is voting Governor Yahaya Bello (GYB)…
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Opinion: Yahaya Bello – Not entirely good, not entirely bad
by Isa Eneye Mubarak After all is said and done, the biggest political blunder we the people of Kogi can possibly do is voting Governor Yahaya Bello (GYB) out in 2019.…
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Legislative recall: Will Dino Melaye be a test case?
by Mark Amaza A feature of many democracies is the provision of regulations where an elected official can be recalled by his/her constituency if the constituency believes that they do…
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Over 50 percent registered Kogi West voters approve Melaye’s recall
About 52.3 percent of registered voters, representing 188, 588 persons in Kogi West senatorial district have reportedly approved the recall of Dino Melaye from the senate. Special Adviser to the…
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Like senator, like governor | Kogi gov. Yahaya Bello is the worst governor in YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello has added uncouth statements to his many sins. The governor who is owing workers in the state at least twelve months salary is also being accused…
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Quit notice on Igbos an indication that Nigeria is nearing a breakpoint – Primate Ayodele
The General Overseer of the Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church, Oke-Afa, Lagos, Primate Elijah Ayodele Babatunde, says the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) discharge of Senate President Bukola Saraki is not…
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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week
These are the top 10 stories that drove conversation today. Osinbajo meets with Northern, Igbo leaders Acting President Yemi Osinbajo met with Northern and Igbo leaders over an ultimatum issued…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Dino Melaye explains how his recall process is a fraud (WATCH)
Senator Dino Melaye is nowhere near giving up. Following the move to recall him from the Senate, a move we can no longer verify considering INEC has denied knowledge of…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. THIS GOVERNMENT WON’T TAKE HATE SPEECHES LIGHTLY – OSINBAJO Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday warned those who have been engaging in…
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“Gov Bello is a compound fool on cheap drugs” – Dino Melaye
Following the protest that led to the death of two people in Kogi, Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) has called Governor Yahaya Bello a liar for saying one of the…
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Melaye is a child who lacked parental care – Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has described Senator Dino Melaye as a "child who lacks proper training." Bello said this on Wednesday after meeting with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo at…
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Declare state of emergency in Kogi | Dino Melaye urges senate
Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye on Tuesday urged the Senate to declare a State of Emergency in Kogi State. According him, the governor of the state, Yahaya Bello had…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. "Soldiers burnt our village and took away our property"– Boko Haram survivors Survivors of the Boko Haram attack…
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“Stop causing mayhem in order to save your dying career” – Bello tells Melaye
The governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, has told Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West), that he “can’t use violence to revive his drowning political career”. In a statement by spokesperson,…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. ‘BUHARI NOT RETURNING SOON’ – PRESIDENCY SOURCES Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari, will not return home from medical leave presidency sources…
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Just In: Melaye, Bello’s supporters clash in Kogi
Supporters of Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye and those of the state's governor, Yahaya Bello has clashed in Lokoja, the state capital, Punch reports. Melaye had arrived Kogi to…
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Dino Melaye turns pastor, insists he cannot be recalled
Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) has said that the ongoing move by his constituents to recall him from the Senate will fail. He lauded his achievements in his constituency, saying…
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“He is shooting the moon and boxing the air” | Dino Melaye kicks as process to recall him begins
Dino Melaye (Kogi West), has described the process to recall him from the upper legislative chamber as an exercise that has no bearing. Special assistant to Kogi governor on electronic…
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Backstory: Why Dino Melaye and the APC will fight to see the end of Gov. Yahaya Bello in Kogi
"Well, like the good Napoleon said, NEVER INTERRUPT YOUR ENEMY WHEN HE'S MAKING A MISTAKE. It is a normal thing for mad people to conceive the impossibility. Let them dance…
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A ghost must have done the double registration – Gov Bello replies INEC
The governor of Kogi state,Yahaya Bello has dismissed the allegation by INEC that he registered twice as a voter in Abuja and subsequently in Lokoja. Bello stated this when he…
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Dino Melaye sues Kogi governor over LG election
Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West senatorial district) on Thursday sued the Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, the State House of Assembly and others for not conducting local government election. The…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Minimum wage to be reviewed every 5 years | Make Nigeria competitive, Osinbajo urges Dangote, others | More stories
From the papers, a tracklist. Make Nigeria competitive - Osinbajo urges Dangote, others - YNaija Minimum wage: Reps to cause review every 5 years - YNaija APC Reps praise Jonathan…
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Workers are being paid – Yahaya Bello
The governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has said that 95 per cent of state workers have being paid, after the conclusion of the staff screening and verification. Bello…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. I will soon sign the 2017 budget into law - Osinbajo Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has hinted that…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy