Kogi: Okun people pass vote of confidence in Ododo, blast Adeyemi over comment on Bello
Indigenes of Kogi State from Okun land have passed a vote of confidence in the Governor of the State, Alhaji Usman Ododo, former Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, and the leadership…
Drama as EFCC claims ex-Gov diverted N100bn before assuming office
There was confusion on Thursday at a Federal High Court, Abuja, following amended charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), against Alli Bello, Daudu Suleiman, and the immediate-past…
Yahaya Bello and the gong syndrome, by Ken Ugbechie
He was just 40 years, going on 41, when he became Governor of Kogi State in January 2016. Even this is a piece of history. By that feat of a…
Security operatives rescue 21 kidnap victims in Kogi 48 hours after abduction
Dec. 31, 2023 Security operatives in Kogi have rescued 21 kidnap victims, 48 hours after their abduction on Thursday along Ajaokuta – Itobe road in the state. Gov Yahaya Bello,…
INEC calling for anarchy in the country, Kogi poll rigged, going to court waste of time — SDP
Nov. 13, 2023 The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has alleged that the governorship election in Kogi State was rigged in favour of Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC)….
Gov Bello debunks his Commissioner’s story, says ‘no attempt on my life’
Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has denied alleged assassination attempt on his life on Sunday. Addressing newsmen in the evening of Sunday, Bello explained the incident on Lokoja-Abuja Highway as…
Tinubu inaugurates NEC with charge to revive nation’s economic fortunes
June 15, 2023 President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the National Economic Council (NEC) with a charge on them to work with his administration to revive the nation’s economic fortunes….
The Okun-for-Governor Conundrum in Kogi State, by Tunde Olusunle
For leaders, statesmen and constituents of the Okun-Yoruba sociocultural bloc in Kogi State, the last few weeks have been characterised by a flurry of consultations and interactions, meetings and engagements….
YAHAYA BELLO, LOUIS XIV AND THE LIMITS OF ABSOLUTISM
By Tunde Olusunle Since he became governor in circumstances which remain fuzzy over seven years ago, Yahaya Bello, the governor of Kogi State, has left no one in doubt about…
APC chieftain among scores killed as gunmen attack Kogi CommunitiesÂ
April 3, 2023 Scores have been feared killed after gunmen on Sunday invaded communities in Oganenigu Ward of Dekina Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State. Authorities suspect that the…