The current governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, reportedly intervened to remove the embattled former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, from his residence in Abuja amidst a security crackdown by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other agencies. The incident occurred on Wednesday at Bello's residence on Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4.Although the exact reason for the security presence and restricted movement around Bello's house remains unclear...

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has distanced himself from campaign posters linking him to the position of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).A statement released by the media office of the former governor on Tuesday attributed the campaign to the "handiwork of some opposition leaders and some 5th columnists within the party."The media office emphasized that the insinuation of Alhaji Yahaya Bello vying for the positio...

Less than two weeks before the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, the state governor, Governor Yahaya Bello has vowed to ensure no violence is recorded during the poll.Bello assured President Bola Tinubu and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, of a violent-free election.Addressing APC supporters in Okene on Saturday, Bello said: “From Kogi East to Kogi West to Kogi Central, today, I am in charge.“I am assuri...