Tag: Kogi State
I’m willing to appear in court, but afraid of arrest – Yahaya Bello
Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, says his failure to appear before a federal high court in Abuja is due to fear of arrest by the Economic an [...]
EFCC declares Ex-Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello, wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, wanted for offenses relating to economic an [...]
Kogi governor, Usman Ododo retains Yahaya Bello’s chief of staff who was remanded by EFCC for committing N3bn fraud
The new Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has announced the appointment of Dr. Folashade Ayoade as the Secretary to the State Government, SSG.
Ayoa [...]
Usman Ododo takes oath of office as Kogi’s newest governor
The winner of the 2023 governorship election in Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has been sworn in as the Governor of the state.
Ododo, a member of the All [...]
Court sacks Kogi APC senator, declares Natasha Akpoti of PDP winner of election
The election petition tribunal sitting in Lokoja has declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the winner of the Kogi central senatorial district election.
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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accuses Yahaya Bello of disenfranchising her, supporters
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Kogi central, has accused the state government of trying t [...]
EFCC arraigns Rashida Bello, Kogi first lady, 4 others for committing over N3bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Rashida, wife of Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi, over alleged fraud.
Also arraigned [...]
Kogi communities jubilate as Dangote Cement Obajana plant reopens
There were huge scenes of jubilation among affected host communities following the Federal Government’s order for the immediate reopening of the Dango [...]
Our acquisition of Obajana Cement plant followed due process – Dangote
The management of Dangote Industries Limited has insisted that its acquisition of the Obajana Cement Plc in 2002 followed due process, contrary to cla [...]
Kogi Government, vigilantes inflict enormous damage on Dangote Cement in Obajana (Photos)
Destruction of the company’s assets wounded staff from gunshots, and violation of the fundamental human rights of staff and commuters are some of th [...]