Tag: Kogi State Governor
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‘You speak like Hitler’, Kogi PDP lambasts Gov Bello
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has come under criticism from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which has described him as speaking like Hitler. Kogi PDP’s Director of Media and Communications, Comrade Onibiyo Dayo stated this in a press statement while reacting to comments made by the Kogi State Governor at Okehi local…
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Insecurity: Gov Bello orders demolition of shanties in Kogi
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has ordered the demolition of shanties in Lokoja, Osara, Zango, Itobe, Obajana and all other areas located in the state. The Governor gave the order during a meeting with all first and second-class traditional leaders, including the local government council chairmen in Government House Lokoja on Tuesday. He also…
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Gov Bello suspends first class chief, queries council chairman over Saturday’s killing of 8 security men
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has ordered the immediate suspension of a first class traditional ruler, the Ohi of Eganyi, Alhaji Musa Isah Achuja. Bello’s suspension of the traditional ruler follows the investigation that led to his arrest and detention by a security agency. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Onogu Muhammed confirmed…
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Justice Majebi takes over as new Kogi CJ
Justice Josiah Majebi has been sworn in by the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello as the Chief Judge. Justice Mejebi takes over from Justice Richard Olorunfemi who retired on after clocking 65 years. Performing the swearing-in on Monday, Gov. Bello charged the new Chief Judge to discharge justice without fear or favour. Bello described the…
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Kogi Security Chiefs pay Gov Bello Sallah homage laud him
Heads of Security Agencies in Kogi State have described Governor Yahaya Bello’s passion for securing lives of citizens as exemplary. They include the Nigeria Army, Navy, Air force Police, Civil Defence Corps, and Vigilante services. This is according to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onogwu Muhammed in Lokoja. According…