Tag: Yahaya Bello

PVCs: INEC accuses Gov Bello of double registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello registered twice for Permanent Voter Card, as against the electoral law. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information…

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Kogi government owing workers 12 months salary, not 15 – Chief of Staff

by Dolapo Adelana The Kogi government has said it is owing some of its workers a maximum of twelve months salaries and not fifteen as alleged by labour unions in…

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Assassination attempt: Gov. Bello’s silence speaks volumes – Dino Melaye

by Dolapo Adelana The senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has said the silence of state Governor, Yahaya Bello over the assassination attempt on his life speaks volume. On Saturday…

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Opinion: Governor Yahaya Bello’s ‘New Direction’ is a farce

by Shehu Audu When Alhaji Yahaya Bello took oath of office on 27th January 2016 as 4th executive governor of Kogi State, many people concluded hastily that Kogi State finally…

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Governor Ambode slips hard, Yahaya Bello sinks to the bottom completely | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

The Kogi State Governor received several knocks this week for appointing 54 Senior Special Assistants in the state. Yahaya Bello, who has been, for some time, locked in a bizarre…

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Kogi gov. welcomes defection of 6 PDP legislators to APC

by Dolapo Adelana Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello has welcomed the defection of six legislators of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), In a statement by Kingsley…

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Mercy Johnson’s husband pens congratulatory message to his wife, assures her of his full support

by Dolapo Adelana Prince Odianosen Okogie, husband of Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okogie has reacted to the appointment of his wife as the Senior Special Assistant on Entertainments, Arts and Culture to…

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I will serve Kogi with my modest wealth of experience – Mercy Johnson

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has said she would serve the people of Kogi state with the modest wealth of experience she has garnered over the years. Mercy…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Elnathan John, Godwin Emefiele, Yahaya Bello and others

Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…

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The Thread: “Brazen absurdity!” ” Profligacy” | Nigerians rate Kogi governor a flat F for latest executive action

While Nigeria is desperately trying to claw its way out of this seemingly unending recession, Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, appears  bent on burying us even deeper. His…

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Kogi to reward whistleblowers with N500000

by Dolapo Adelana Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello on Monday announced a N500,000 reward for any resident who provides “useful information” to authorities that leads to the arrest and successful prosecution of those…

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Fleeing Boko Haram insurgents hiding in Kogi – Bello

by Azeez Adeniyi Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has said defeated and fleeing Boko Haram insurgents have settled in his state. Bello said this on Tuesday while speaking at the…

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Military arrest 4 top Boko Haram commanders in Kogi

by Dolapo Adelana Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Tuesday said four high profile members of the Boko Haram sect, who relocated to the state due to military onslaught in…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 28th of February

Read the full stories and analyses here now.

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N4.7trn ATM withdrawals, 10 year jail term | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N4.7 trillion - The total amount of cash Nigerians withdrew through ATMs across the country in 2016, according to Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS). N230 billion - The amount of…

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Kogi APC accuses Gov. Yahaya Bello of lavishing N230bn

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has accused Governor Yahaya Bello of wasting N230bn within one year. The leadership of the party spoke at a press briefing in Abuja.…

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Kogi to begin payment of 4 months salary arrears

The government of Kogi has said it would pay workers and pensioners salary arrears on or before December 20. This was stated by the Director General, Research and Development, Kogi…

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Kogi governor Yahaya Bello returns to Nigeria after health rumours

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has returned to Nigeria after he was alleged to ave traveled to Germany for an eye surgery. However, his media aide debunked the rumour saying…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Troops kill 13 terrorists in Borno | Kogi gov, Bello in Germany for eye surgery

From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Kogi gov, Bello in Germany for eye surgery - YNaija Ajimobi reduces salaries of political appointees by half in Oyo - YNaija…

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Kogi appoints its first female Chief Press Secretary

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has appointed the first female Chief Press Secretary in the State and Northern Nigeria. The former Senior Special Assistant on electronic media to the governor,…

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Supreme Court gives reasons for dismissing Faleke, Wada’s appeals

The Supreme Court has revealed its reasons for dismissing the appeals filed by Honourable James Faleke and former Kogi state governor Idris Wada. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun who read the lead…

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The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

Top ten stories that made headline this week $20m frozen funds: EFCC to invite Patience Jonathan The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to invite Dame Patience Jonathan, the…

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Kogi Judgment: ‘It was a long walk to victory’ – Yahaya Bello

Governor Yahaya Bella of Kogi on Tuesday said the judgment of the Supreme Court was a “long walk to victory’’ to democracy in Nigeria. Bello in a statement released shortly…

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Kogi judgment: I have no regrets defending Audu’s votes – Faleke

A member of the House of Representatives James Faleke says he has no regrets defending the "votes given to him and the late Abubakar Audu" by the people of Kogi…

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BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Yahaya Bello’s election

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello. In a unanimous decision the justices of the Apex court dismissed the appeals file by Idris Wada…

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Kogi gov. appeals: NSCDC deploys over 1,000 personnel ahead of court judgement

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has deployed over 1, 000 personnel to Kogi State ahead of the Supreme Court judgement on the governorship election appeals on Tuesday. Commandant…

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Police arrest Mohammed Audu, eldest son of late Kogi governor

The Kogi State Police Command has arrested Mohammed Audu, the eldest son of a former Kogi state governor, Prince Abubakar Audu, The Punch reports. The late Audu was the governorship candidate of…

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The moment when Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello was stoned in Lokoja

The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Friday was pelted with fruits and rotten vegetables while stepping out of a mosque after the juma'at prayer in Lokoja. The governor had…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. FG has spent more than $40 billion in the Niger Delta - Kachikwu Minister of State for Petroleum Resources,…

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Late Audu’s Son, aides dump Falake, seeks reconciliation with Yahaya Bello

Supporters and Son of the Late Prince Abubakar Audu, Mohammed has dumped the Deputy Governorship Candidate and Late Audu's running mate in the last November Kogi State Governorship election James…

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