8 h. ago No Transfer Of Fees From Kogi Gov’t, LGAs To America School Account, Says EFCC Witness

The third prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, admitted before the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, that there was no wired transfer of fees from the Kogi State Government or any of the […]

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12 h. ago Gombe judge withdraws from case linked to Governor Yahaya’s Mechanic Village

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Justice Fatima Musa of the Gombe State High Court has stepped down from a legal case involving Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya’s proposed Mechanic Village project due to allegations of trespass and land encroachment. Emir General Integrated Limited filed a lawsuit claiming that Grandscope Construction Limited, contracted by the state government, began […] The post Gombe judge withdraws from case linked to Governor Yahaya’s Mechanic Village appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago EFCC drops Chinwo’s name in amended charges against EeZeeTee

By Lukman Olabiyi In a dramatic development in the case involving gospel music executive, Ezekiel Onyedikachi, aka EeZeeTee, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn earlier allegations linking him to the misappropriation of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo’s earnings. Instead, the EFCC has filed fresh charges focusing on regulatory violations relating to foreign exchange […] The post EFCC drops Chinwo’s name in amended charges against EeZeeTee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Development Partnerships And Gombe’s Model For Smart Governance

In the complex world of development finance, where donor support often gets lost in bureaucratic fog or wasted in white-elephant projects, Gombe State is doing something refreshingly different and effective. Under the purposeful leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Gombe has transformed from a peripheral player to a magnet for donor and development partnerships. This […]

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2 w. ago Gombe Gov Donates N10m To Families Of Billiri Easter Tragedy Victims

Gombe State governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has donated the sum of N10 million to the families of those who lost their lives during the Easter procession accident that occurred in Billiri local government area of the state. LEADERSHIP recalls that a truck driver ran into a crowd of Christians staging procession on Easter Monday where five […]

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2 w. ago Easter tragedy: Governor Yahaya orders release of arrested youths, donates N10m to bereaved families in Billiri

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered the release of youths arrested in connection with the violent reaction in the aftermath of the accident that claimed five lives during Easter celebrations in Billiri Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The unfortunate incident reportedly occurred when a trailer truck transporting […] The post Easter tragedy: Governor Yahaya orders release of arrested youths, donates N10m to bereaved families in Billiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gombe Gov’t Probes Billiri Easter Tragedy As Gov Yahaya Mourns Victims

Gombe State governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered an investigation into the tragic accident that occurred during an Easter procession in Billiri local government area of the State on Monday, which resulted in the loss of five lives and injuries to many others. This is as the governor also expressed deep sorrow and concern over the […]

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2 w. ago Yahaya Bello felicitates Christians, urges peace in Easter message

Former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello has extended Easter greetings to Christians across Kogi State and Nigeria, encouraging them read more Yahaya Bello felicitates Christians, urges peace in Easter message

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2 w. ago Vice President visits Bauchi, gives out daughter of former Governor in marriage

From Paul Orude Bauchi   Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday gave out daughter of former governor of Bauchí State Khadijat in marriage. The event attracted prominent people from all walks of life, including the governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya who is also the Chairman of the Northern governor’s forum, former Governor of Bauchi […] The post Vice President visits Bauchi, gives out daughter of former Governor in marriage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello in the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, N.A Abubakar Esq. on Wednesday, called on Nigeria Police Force to invite the lawmaker and […] The post Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP, Demands Investigation Of Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the inspector general of police (IGP) over alleged defamatory statements made against him by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr N.A. Abubakar Esq, to the IGP […]

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3 w. ago Alleged defamation: Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands Akpoti

Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, has petitioned Kayode Egbetokun, inspector general of police (IGP), over alleged defamatory statements read more Alleged defamation: Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands Akpoti-Uduaghan’s prosecution

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3 w. ago Assassination allegation: Natasha waves off Yahaya Bello’s petition to police

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, signed by Bello’s solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, followed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim that the former governor and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Read More

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3 w. ago Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands probe, prosecution of Natasha Akpoti over defamation

Yahaya Bello, former Kogi State governor, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), calling for an investigation and possible read more Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands probe, prosecution of Natasha Akpoti over defamation

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3 w. ago Defamation: Yahaya Bello demands probe, prosecution of Natasha

Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, to the IG on Wednesday, Read More

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3 w. ago Yahaya Bello demands Natasha’s arrest over alleged defamation

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, seeking the arrest of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged defamatory statements. Bello, who spoke through the petition signed by his lawyer, N. A. Abubakar, urged the police to summon Akpoti-Uduaghan to substantiate her allegations against him with credible evidence. He […] The post Yahaya Bello demands Natasha’s arrest over alleged defamation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Governors sign MoU with China to boost energy security, efficiency at subnational levels

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a move to enhance state-level energy planning, Nigerian governors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China’s Energy China. The agreement aims to strengthen sub-national energy governance, fostering energy security, efficiency, and economic development across states. Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, who chairs the Northern Governors’ Forum, stressed […] The post Governors sign MoU with China to boost energy security, efficiency at subnational levels appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Gombe Empowers Households Through Training, Seed Capital Support

In a move to boost livelihoods and promote sustainable development, the Gombe State Government under the leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has commenced the training and empowerment of numerous households across the state through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project. The initiative, which focuses on building capacity across the Environment, Agriculture, and […]

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