Yahaya Bello

Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello says the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has performed better in six years than the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 16.He said that the APC's superior performance was noticeable in the…

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has been called out on social media after backing the presidential ambition of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, whom he once called a "useful idiot and accursed slave".This came to…

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has described his emergence as a divine opportunity to rid the state of crime and criminality.He stated this on Saturday at the Annual Lecture/Fellow’s Night 2021 of the Institute of Security…

The Kogi State Government has described as “malicious” social media reports alleging that the governor’s wife, Rashida Bello, has moved out of the government house.Mr Onogwu Muhammed, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, said in a…

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Saturday in Abuja said women deserved to be given recognition in various fields of endeavour.Bello said this at the end of a novelty match at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium to mark the…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to order a probe into N4.5 billion allegedly misused by the Kogi State Government.Specifically, the civil society organization urged the…

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, says Nigerian youths have the "antidote" to fix the nation's problems.Bello spoke over the weekend while signalling he would be contesting for the presidency in 2023, but said he would not…

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has said that his decision to intervene in the impasse between Northern food producers and southern buyers saved Nigeria from "bloodbath".Recall that the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and…

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, says he will not accept the COVID-19 vaccine and will not allow residents of his state to be used as "guinea pigs".He spoke on "Politics Today", a Channels Television programme as the nation…

Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has advised unemployed Nigerian youths to go into agriculture instead of taking to crime.He gave the advice during an appearance on Channels Television's "Politics Today" programme on Friday.…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, over revelations of billions of naira money laundering by an anti-graft body, the…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on his efforts in providing security, good governance, and infrastructure building in the state.The Chief Press Secretary to Kogi governor, Mr Mohammed Onogwu,…

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello says Nigerians must look beyond ethnicity and zoning in choosing the next president in 2023.Bello, who is being pressurised to vie for the nation's highest office, stated this Saturday when he…

The Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) has called on Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to run for the Presidency in 2023, stating that it was time for the youth to take over the country’s leadership.The forum made the call on Saturday during a courtesy…

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State says former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).He made the assertion contrary to Fani-Kayode's claim that he remained a member of the Peoples…

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has addressed alleged misconceptions about his visit to Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee, Mai Mala Buni.According to a statement by Mr. Onogwu…

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, says the ability of those calling on him to contest the 2023 presidential election to mobilise Nigerian youths to join All Progressives Congress (APC) will determine his response to their call.…

The Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, Prince Mathew Kolewole, is canvassing for the support of legislators across the country for Gov. Yahaya Bello’s ambition to become the President of Nigeria in 2023.Kolawole stated this in Jos…

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello of Kogi says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will triple its membership ahead of the 2023 general elections.Bello, who is the chairman of the newly-inaugurated APC Women and Youth Sensitisation and…

Insecurity will become a thing of the past when all Nigerians unite to combat it, All Progressives Congress, APC governors have said.The APC governors under the aegis of Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) stated this in a statement on…

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has restated his stance against negotiating with bandits and other criminal elements.He said that the criminals always took advantage of the gesture to cause greater damage because they believe…

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has advised Nigerian youths to shelve any planned continuation of #EndSARS protests.He made the call while revealing that he was privy to intelligence reports stating that the youths were about to…

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello says no agitation or uprising in the world succeeds without leadership.He stated this while reacting to the #EndSARS protest in an appearance on "Sunrise Daily", a popular programme on Channels…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello of importing thugs into Ondo State in a bid to rig the election for the All Progressives Congress (APC).PDP stated this in a terse statement shared on its…

Three days after losing the gubernatorial election in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu held a closed-door meeting with Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee, Mai…

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello is unhappy with the United States Government's decision to place a visa Ban on some individuals that allegedly rigged the November 2019 gubernatorial election in the state.The US government had…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed shock at the decision of the Supreme Court affirming the victory of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello.A seven-man panel of the apex court led by Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko…