Eko Hot Blog reports that the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State, Ibrahim Huseini, has been suspended indefinitely. It was gathered that Huseini was suspended over allegations of misappropriating N19 million from the party’s account and issuing threats to members. Editor’s Picks UNILORIN Expels Popular Postgraduate Student … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been ordered to pay the sum of N500 million to the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Murtala Ajaka, for violating his fundamental rights. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday gave the ordered. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Wins In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the distribution of N20,000 grants to vulnerable citizens in Kogi State through the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, clarified on Tuesday, during the launch of the grant distribution to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have reportedly taken over the roads leading to the hometown of the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. This development comes a few moments before the commencement of the governorship election voting in the state. The reason behind the action is yet to be known as … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the recently declared Senator-Elect for Kogi Central, has accused the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello of assassination attempt during the election. Akpoti claimed that there was a deliberate and malicious plot orchestrated by Governor Bello to endanger her well-being during the senatorial election that took place in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the former vice chairmen of Kogi local governments, party executives, and more than 200 PDP members from Okene Local Government Area and Rt Hon Momo jimoh Lawal, the former speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, announced their defection to the APC on Wednesday. Numerous opposition stakeholders who publicly … Read more
Political heavyweights El-Rufai and Yahaya Bello have arrived at the Supreme Court for Proceedings in a suit against the federal government’s cashless policy. The two governors arrived in the courtroom around 8:30am. Over 100 Senior Advocates engaged by the Federal Government and the aggrieved three states have also arrived at the court. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
APC has postponed its Mega Youth Rally scheduled for Saturday over rumours of Tinubu’s poor health. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its Mega Youth Rally indefinitely as rumours surrounding the alleged poor health status of Bola Ahmed Tinubu continue. Recalls that Tinubu was rushed off stage at … Read more
Gunmen Attack Ceramic Plant In Kogi, Kill Indian, Others EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least five persons died after gunmen attacked Royal West Africa Ceramics Company in Ajaokuta on Friday. The police in a statement said the attack took place at about 8pm. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Lekki Residents Charges LASG … Read more
Yahaya Bello Clamps Down On Brothels, Bans Use Of Facemasks EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has banned the wearing of facemasks in public places to ensure the proper identification of persons in the state. EDITOR’S PICK Tears As 16 Passengers Killed, 4 Injured In Lagos Auto Crash ASUU … Read more
Gov Bello Suspends Traditional Ruler Over Ajaokuta Security Breach EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has directed the suspension of the Ohi of Eganyi and Chairman, Ajaokuta Traditional Area Council, HRH Alhaji Musa Isah Achuja with immediate effect. EDITOR’S PICK Insecurity: Abductors Of Nollywood Actors Demand $100,000 Ransom Powerful … Read more
Tinubu, Osinbajo Support Groups Reject Jonathan’s Candidacy In APC. Some members of the National Working Committee of the party are plotting to make Jonathan the party’s flagbearer in the 2023 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President [BREAKING] 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office In Abuja, Ask Him To … Read more
Bello spoke about the management of resources in the north-central state and dismissed claims that workers are being owed He accused the leading opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of failure to build infrastructure in the country EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Yahaya Bello has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for his infrastructure drive and efforts … Read more
Bello asserted that all rifts and displeasures within the ruling party have been ironed-out, adding that the APC remains united… He described the new APC Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, as a father, one with requisite experience and knowledge to efficiently manage the affairs of the ruling party EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kogi State Governor, … Read more
Bello said from 1999 till date, the North had not spent up to the number of years utilized by the past occupants of… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has said that he possesses the necessary qualities to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The governor said this … Read more
Shortly after Mikel Obi visited Governor Yahaya Bello, Leicester Star Iheanacho also visited him Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho has visited Governor Of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The Governor is seeking support from sportsmen, women and popular figures as he shows interest to run in the 2023 presidential election. The Leicester … Read more
State governors from the southern part of the country had on Tuesday met in Asaba and issued a communique in which they demanded the immediate restructuring of Nigeria and the banning of open grazing in their respective states. Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has reacted to calls made by the southern governors, saying Nigeria … Read more
Bello said that the FG’s national livestock transformation plan should not be ignored Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello says he handles insecurity in his state without necessarily seeking a solution by visiting the President in Abuja. Bello, who disclosed this on Thursday, stressed that he doesn’t pay lip service. “The Nigeria Police that are in … Read more
The Progressives Governors Forum elected under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress has appealed to Nigerians to set aside their ethno-religious and political differences and unite in order to resolve the nation’s security challenges. The forum’s Treasurer who is also the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, … Read more
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Monday, reacted to calls for him to contest in the forthcoming 2023 presidential election saying that he is focused on delivering on his promise of developing Kogi State. Chief Press Secretary to Governor Yahaya Bello, Nnogwu Sani Mohammed quoted the Governor as saying at the ongoing security and economic … Read more