Tag: Gov. Yahaya Bello
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Kogi Govt. declares free education, distribution of palliatives
The Kogi Government on Thursday declared free education for indigenes at primary and secondary school levels. Gov. Yahaya Bello made the declaration in Lokoja when he inaugurated the distribution of Federal Government’s palliatives meant to cushion the effects of subsidy removal in the state.
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TRENDING VIDEO: SDP guber candidate allegedly escapes Gov Bello led assassination attempt
A video has surfaced online showing bullet ridden SUV of SDP guber candidate Muritala Alaka allegedly attacked by Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and his men on Saturday. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls that Femi Fanwo Kogi Commissioner for Information had earlier on Saturday issued a statement that his principal was attacked. The counter claims from both…
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Protests over controversial Obajana cement factory
Youths on Wednesday in Lokoja the Kogi State capital staged a protest over the contentious acquisition of the Obajana Cement Plant (OCP) by Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) in 2002. A similar protest took place in Abuja on Tuesday, when a group identified as Mass Action Against Corruption, accused DIL of exploiting the state and “fraudulently”…
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Gov. Bello appoints Ozigi as executive secretary, Kogi drug management agency
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has appointed Mr Mahmoud Ozigi as the pioneer Executive Secretary of Kogi State Drug Management Agency (DMA). The appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to Kogi State Government (SSG), Dr. Folashade Ayoade. It congratulated Ozigi and assured of Gov.Yahaya Bello’s support.
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KOGI: NSCDC officers arrest 13 suspected kidnappers for abducting teenager
Items recovered from the suspects include Indian hemp, charms, weapons, and a Honda car
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APC: I’m not afraid of Tinubu, other gladiators – Yahaya Bello
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Saturday said that he was not afraid of key actors jostling for the 2023 presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bello, who spoke in Abuja while, responding to a question at the Second GYB Annual Seminar for Political and Crime Correspondents and Editors, reiterated that all indicators…