A Chieftain of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former federal lawmaker, Sen. Dino Melaye, has on Sunday night tackled the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccines Bello has continued to downplay the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kogi State. He also vowed not to subject the people of … Read more
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello wants contractors handling the construction of the Ganaja flyover to hasten the work by ensuring that the project is qualitatively completed before the stipulated time of delivery. Governor Bello stated this when he paid an unscheduled visit to the site on Saturday morning in Lokoja, the state capital. … Read more
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has felicitated with His Excellency, the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on the occasion of his 64th birthday anniversary. Governor Bello in his birthday message by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, described Osinbajo as a great gift and asset to Nigeria who has contributed immensely to the country’s development … Read more
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello says the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) did not at any point in time reach a consensus to have the south produce the next president. There have been sustained and strident clamours for the APC to zone the 2023 presidential ticket to the Southern part of Nigeria. Many APC … Read more
Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, says some influential persons challenged him for wading into the food blockade impasse that happened last week. Recall that the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuffs and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN) stopped the movement of food supply to the southern part of country. They said the move was in protest … Read more
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, says being jobless is not a justification to venture into crine, noting that those who are in the business of terrorising the country should not receive a pat on their back. Bello said this in reaction to plans by some states government who said they would not hesitate to grant … Read more
Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi State, has again doubled down on his proclivity of downplaying the significance and severity of the virulent COVID-19 infection. Bello has vehemently and consistently denied the existence of COVID-19 in Nigeria, a development that has put him in the bad book of many Nigerians and also pitched him against his … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed security agents across the country to refrain from extorting traders transporting food items along major roads. Yahaya Bello, Kogi state governor, said Buhari gave the directive as a measure to avert another strike by the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuffs and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN). Addressing state house correspondents after … Read more
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has called on Nigerians to promote sports activities in the country to foster national integration and peaceful coexistence. Governor Bello made the call in Abuja when he received some ex- super Eagle players led by Austin Eguavoen who presented him an Award of Excellence in humanity and sports … Read more
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Sunday met in a closed door meeting with the former president Olusegun Obasanjo. in a statement, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Muhammed Onogwu said his principal and the former president had a fruitful discussion. According to the statement, Obasanjo urged the governor of Kogi … Read more
The Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) has called on Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State to submit himself for national service and to contest for the number one seat of the country in 2023, adding that the group alongside many other young Nigerians were tired of recycled bandwagons ruling the country. The group made this known … Read more
The Kogi State Commissioner of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris had signed two separate subsidiary loan agreements on behalf of the Kogi State Government, with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and World Bank yesterday in Abuja. The World Bank and International Fund for Agricultural Development loans of $62m and … Read more
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has described the death of the First Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande as a loss to Nigeria’s democracy. The Governor made this known on Thursday in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Muhammed Onogwu. The Governor noted that although Alhaji Lateef Jakande died … Read more
Kogi State Governor His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has approved the appointment of Mrs. Hannah Onyinoyi Odiyo as the Head of Civil Service of Kogi State. In a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Dr. Folashade Arike Ayoade, the new HOS Until her appointment was the permanent Secretary, Ministry of … Read more
The five story ultramodern health facility project, -with over 300-bed space,- when completed is expected to be the biggest reference hospital in Nigeria. You May Also Like Fani-Kayode Denies Gov. Bello’s Claims Of Defecting To APC The Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Yahaya Bello has on Tuesday 9th February, 2021, begins project inspection in the … Read more
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has denied Governor Yahaya Bello’s claims of joining the All Progressive Congress. Bello while addressing the party members on Wednesday, said Fani-Kayode joined the party in good faith to add his positive energy. Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has denied Governor Yahaya Bello’s claims that he has joined the ruling … Read more
Posters of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has flooded several major streets and roundabouts of Katsina metropolis, announcing his bid for the 2023 Presidential race. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the posters which were seen all around Katsina on Monday night were being sponsored by a group known as Nigeria Youth Awareness Group (YAB). Bello … Read more
A prominent Nollywood star, Jim Iyke has described Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello as a courageous and phenomenal leader who has demonstrated capacity for effective leadership. The Nollywood superstar made the commendation while meeting the Governor at his Abuja residence on Monday, February 8, 2021. “We have always admired you from afar. Your charisma and … Read more
The task of nation-building was a collective responsibility of every citizens – Gov Yahaya Bello Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaha Bello has called on Nigerians to shun politics of bitterness irrespective of religious, ethnic or political affiliation to enhance good governance in the country. Governor Bello made this assertion when he received the Former Minister … Read more
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has felicitated with Mr. Abdulrazaq Isa Kutepa, Chairman/CEO, Waltersmith Petroman Oil Ltd on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday, describing him as a philanthropist deserving of encomium The Governor made this known on Sunday in a Press Statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Muhammed Onogwu. Governor Bello said … Read more