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Governor Yahaya Bello

March 12, 2022

Yahaya Bello bans sale, use of charcoal in Kogi

The sale of charcoal has become a lucrative business in Kogi due to its high demand due to the high cost of domestic cooking gas and kerosene.

March 5, 2022

Nigeria won’t know peace unless traditional institutions become part of govt: Yahaya Bello

“We should be able to recognise them even as the fourth tier of government.”

Yahaya Bello presenting staff of office to a traditional ruler
February 15, 2022

Zoning: Yahaya Bello makes case for North-Central presidency, says region more marginalised than South-East

Yahaya Bello said the North-Central had been marginalised “not only since 1999 but since 1960.”

Yahaya Bello
February 15, 2022

Yahaya Bello visits Buhari for ‘progressive’ talks

An aide to Yahaya Bello said he went to see the president to discuss issues of “governance and security”.

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and President Muhammadu Buhari
January 30, 2022

Conferred honorary doctorate, Bello allows state varsity keep 100% IGR

The governor said the gesture was because the varsity has demonstrated “credibility, accountability and judicious use of resources.”

Yahaya Bello
January 5, 2022

One thousand church leaders, bishops to ‘anoint’ Yahaya Bello for president

“The purpose of the gathering is to provide a spiritual shield…for Governor Bello, who is God’s anointed choice to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.”

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello
December 29, 2021

Yahaya Bello signs Kogi’s N146 billion 2022 budget into law

After signing the budget on Wednesday, Mr Bello said that his administration had tried to reduce corruption to the barest minimum assuring of greater accountability.

Yahaya Bello
November 23, 2021

Bailout: Gov. Bello lied, documents show how EFCC recovered N19 billion from Kogi Sterling Bank account

Mr Fanwo, however, declined The Gazette’s request seeking comments on the corporate documents.

November 13, 2021

Hunters rescue security agents from bandits, Boko Haram, others: Gov. Bello

The Hunters Council of Nigeria is pushing for the passage of its Hunters Bill (2020) to empower it as a law enforcement agency to help in fighting crimes.

Yahaya Bello, hunters
November 3, 2021

N20 Billion Scandal: Sterling opened account without our knowledge, claims Kogi Govt

“No fixed account was ever opened or authorised by anyone, neither was there any N20 billion kept anywhere.”

Yabaya Bello