Gov. Yahaya Bello
1 Jan
Alhaji Chogudo Ahmed, Clerk and Head of Legislative Service of Kogi House of Assembly, says Gov. Yahaya Bello’s investments on security is the state’s huge gain.
6 Nov
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, on Sunday received the Emir of Kano, HRM Alh Aminu Ado Bayero, who visited to offer his condolences over the death of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr. Ado Ibrahim. During the visit to the Government House, Lokoja, Bayero told the governor that he was in the state to sympathise with him,…
25 Sep 2023
As he winds down his eight-year administration, Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State said his team has worked very hard to build a transparent, prudent and accountable fiscal structure for the state, leading to a much more responsible Kogi. At a two-day capacity-building programme held in Abuja for journalists at the weekend, the chief executive…
23 Sep 2023
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, on Saturday, revealed that he has no political ambition for now but to help President Bola Tinubu to succeed. Responding to a question about his next move after governorship, being one of the major presidential aspirants during the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the governor pointed…
2 Jul 2023
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Saturday, reaffirmed his continued support to traditional institutions, as the custodian of the culture and traditions of Kogi people.
19 Jun 2023
The member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has commended Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for prioritizing issues affecting the young people in the state.
4 Jun 2023
The Convoy of the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello was allegedly blocked and attacked by people believed to be supporters of Alh. Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, the Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state.
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