Yahaya Bello

Why Yahaya Bello must go – Dino Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West, APC) has outlined reasons the governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, must resign. The drama started after INEC reported that the governor had registered twice. Dino Melaye and other APC leaders then asked the governor to resign or be impeached. The governor replied, saying, ‘resignation is not one of the... Read More

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I didn’t admit registering for PVC twice – Yahaya Bello

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has denied reports that he admitted to registering for Permanent Voters Card twice. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had accused the governor of registering twice in violation of the law. On Sunday, Bello, through Fanwo Kingsley, his Media Director, said his attention “has been drawn to an unsolicited and... Read More

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Resignation is completely out of the options – Bello replies Dino Melaye, APC leaders

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, says Senator Dino Melaye and other APC leaders asking him to resign are ‘jokers.’ Top members of the APC in Kogi had asked Bello to resign over an INEC report that he engaged in double voter registration. In response, Bello through his Director General on Media, Kingsley Fanwo, called his opponents jokers.... Read More

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Resign or be impeached – APC leaders tell Yahaya Bello

APC leaders in Kogi state have asked Governor Yahaya Bello to immediately resign or be impeached. The press briefing comprising federal lawmakers, state chairman and other top members asked the governor to resign over his double registration during the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration. According to Sumner Sambo, a TVC correspondent, the Kogi APC chieftains disclosed this on... Read More

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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 and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Prince Solomon Soyebi in a statement said Bello’s second registration was on Tuesday at the Government House in Lokoja, outside... Read More

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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 the state. Edward Onoja, the Chief of Staff to Governor Yahaya Bello, who said this on Monday during a phone interview said those being owed... Read More

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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 some assailants invaded Melaye’s home at Ayetoro-Gbede, Ijumu local government area of Kogi State, shooting sporadically. In a statement by his media aide, Gideon Ayodele,... Read More

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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 fell in the hands of a new breed spurred to ‘change’ the destiny of the state towards ‘new direction’ Bello, 41, the first Ebira man... Read More

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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 feud with Dino Melaye, has been the subject of much criticism which, while harsh, is perfectly reasonable. Perhaps there could genuinely be some use for... Read More

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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 Fanwo, DG Media and Publicity to the Governor, Bello said the defectors must have been attracted by his leadership style. “The All Progressives Congress is... Read More

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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 Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello. On Tuesday, Kogi governor, Bello appointed Johnson alongside 53 others. Reacting on his Instagram page, Okogie, said, “ON MY WIFE, MRS... Read More

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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 Johnson was appointed senior special asisstant on entertainment, arts and culture to Kogi state governor. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the actress expressed gratitude on... Read More

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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 even just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today: 1. Elnathan... Read More

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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 recent political appointments included 54 Senior special assistants and 9 Special Assistants. What does Twitter NG think of this development? Do see below: https://twitter.com/seunonigbinde/status/841659520896126977 Our... Read More

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February 27, 2017

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 who spread rumours to cause public disorder. According to a statement signed by Chief Press Secretary, Petra Onyegbule, Bello wants to “ensure the reduction of crime and... Read More

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February 22, 2017

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 seventh edition of the National Security Seminar titled, “Consolidating on the Gains of Counter-terrorism Operations in Nigeria.” The governor said he was ready to work... Read More

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February 21, 2017

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 the Northeast have been arrested. Bello made the disclosure in Abuja while speaking at the seventh edition of the National Security Seminar entitled: “Consolidating on... Read More

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January 28, 2017

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 money the APC has accused Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello of wasting in the last one year. N18 billion – According to the Attorney General... Read More

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January 28, 2017

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. Those at the meeting were Senator Dino Melaye, some former Senators, serving and former members of the House of Representatives and elders of the APC.... Read More

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December 14, 2016

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 State, Moses Okafor on Wednesday. Okafor said the government was through with the screening which has been causing the delay. “Though the screening exercise was... Read More

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November 12, 2016

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 Bello was working. Bello has been away for weeks.

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November 8, 2016

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 Troops kill 13 terrorists in Borno – YNaija Kano blasphemy: CAN demands justice for Bridget Agbahime – YNaija $29.96bn loan not a debt trap –... Read More

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October 5, 2016

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, Petra Akinti Onyegbule has been appointed the Chief Press Secretary of the state, taking effect from October 1st. Her appointment came as the state government... Read More

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September 30, 2016

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 judgment said Faleke’s appeal was an “aberration, not known to law’’. “This is a simple law. Since the election, had not been completed and the... Read More

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September 25, 2016

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 wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan over the frozen $20m as it claims it is more than a case of money laudering, it is fraud.... Read More

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September 20, 2016

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 the court affirmed his election dedicated the victory to all Kogi people. “It is a long walk to victory which will reshape the nation’s constitution.... Read More

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September 20, 2016

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 state. In a statement by his spokesman, Duro Meseko, Faleke said he exercised his rights by defending the votes. He stated, “We have heard the judgment... Read More

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September 20, 2016

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 of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Honourable James Faleke of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Faleke was the running mate to late Prince Abubakar Audu,... Read More

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September 20, 2016

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 of the Corps in the state, Everestus Obiyo stated this at a press briefing in Lokoja on Monday. He said the personnel were deployed to... Read More

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