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Governor Yahaya Bello

February 24, 2023

I excavated highway to Natasha Akpoti’s hometown to prevent terrorists from using it: Yahaya Bello

Ms Akpoti, who wields significant influence in parts of Kogi, described the excavation of roads leading to localities considered her strongholds as politically motivated.

A composite of Yahaya Bello and bombed highway to Natasha Akpoti’s hometown used to illustrate the story.
February 20, 2023

N3 Billion Fraud: Yahaya Bello’s nephew granted bail, wife remains at large

Court granted Governor Yahaya Bello’s nephew and three others N500 million bail each in an alleged N3 billion fraud trial.

Yahaya and Rashida Bello
January 30, 2023

NLC, TUC urge Yahaya Bello to subsidise housing loans for Kogi workers

The unions noted that past administrations, since the state’s creation, provided housing estates for workers, and asked governor Bello to do same.

NLC, TUC, Yahaya Bello
January 30, 2023

Gov Yahaya Bello begins Tinubu-Shettima presidential campaign

“APC is one and united family ready to sweep the votes for Tinubu-Shettina presidency in the state.”

Governor Yahaya Bello at APC Rally
January 7, 2023

Buhari’s Visit: Kogi government moves against Ohinoyi of Ebiraland for failing to show up after bomb blast

The government accused him of taking deliberate actions and displaying attitudes that could bring Kogi State and Ebira land in particular to serious disrepute.

Ohinoyi of Ebira land and Yahaya Bello
December 25, 2022

Christmas Message: Yahaya Bello says Tinubu-Shettima represents Nigeria’s best chance 

The governor said that voting for one’s choice remained a mandatory civic duty which should be taken seriously.

Yahaya Bello
December 20, 2022

Coalition, EFCC spar over arrest of Yahaya Bello’s nephew for N10 billion fraud

The EFCC had on Thursday arraigned Aliyu Bello, alongside Dauda Sulaiman before an Abuja Federal High Court, over alleged N10 billion money laundering and fraud.

A composite of Olisa Agbakoba, Abdulrasheed Bawa and Governor Yahaya Bello used to illustrate story.
November 30, 2022

Yahaya Bello presents N172 billion budget to Kogi Assembly

Mr Bello said the 2023 budget is geared towards providing peace and security, improving quality education at all levels.

Yahaya Bello
November 30, 2022

Kogi governor acquires $60 million Chinese surveillance to eavesdrop on people

“We are putting the whole state on the map, real-time, virtual, audio and visual, so as you enter Kogi state from anywhere, we will see you. I won’t go into too much detail.”

Yahaya Bello
November 21, 2022

Yahaya Bello insists he remains transparent in managing Kogi resources

Mr Bello said he remained transparent in managing the state’s resources by opening up the books of income and expenditure to the people.

Yahaya Bello