Kaduna gov Uba Sani caught shoving Kogi’s Usman Ododo on camera
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has been seen in a viral video appearing to shove Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, during a media moment at the State House in Abuja. The brief incident happened while Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, was addressing journalists. The event followed an interfaith breaking of fast hosted by President Bola […]
Kogi Govt begins demolition of suspected ISWAP, bandits’ hideouts
The Kogi State Government, under Governor Usman Ododo, has begun the demolition of suspected terrorist hideouts in Okene Local Government Area. The first operation targeted a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) hideout in Sambel, Idoji, following repeated bandit attacks in the region. This action comes amid growing concerns over extremist activities in the […]
Akpabio, Ododo, Bello never planned to kill Natasha – Kogi govt
The Kogi State government has rejected claims that Governor Usman Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio planned to harm Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senator Natasha made the allegation during a speech in her hometown of Okehi, Kogi State, where she told supporters that there was a plan to assassinate her. She said […]
Hold Akpabio, Bello, Ododo responsible if anything happens to me – Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has issued a warning, saying Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, and former Governor Yahaya Bello should be held responsible if she or her supporters face any harm. She made this statement on Tuesday through her Facebook page, urging Nigerians to take note. According to her, […]
Gov Ododo, Others Celebrate As Yahaya Bello Returns Home From Prison
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been released from the Kuje Minimum Custodial Centre in Abuja. His release, confirmed on December 20, 2024, came after meeting the Federal High Court’s strict bail conditions, including a ₦500 million bond. Bello’s return home was met with celebrations as his supporters and allies gathered at his residence. […]
Onanuga: Yahaya Bello Is Using Governor Ododo’s Immunity to Avoid EFCC Action
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is still not arrested despite being wanted for financial crimes totaling N80.2 billion. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, shared insights into why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has struggled to apprehend him. Onanuga explained that the EFCC has attempted to arrest Bello multiple […]
SDP Candidate Attacked by Thugs After Supreme Court Ruling in Kogi State
In a shocking development, Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for the governorship in Kogi State, was attacked by thugs at the Supreme Court. This incident occurred shortly after the court upheld Usman Ododo’s election as governor. Ajaka had challenged Ododo’s victory from the March 2023 governorship election, arguing that the election results […]
Court Orders Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello to Appear for Arraignment on Corruption Charges
The Court of Appeal has issued a directive requiring Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, to present himself for arraignment on corruption charges. This decision, made on Tuesday, August 20, marks a significant turn in the ongoing legal battle between Bello and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Yahaya Bello, who served […]