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Yahaya Bello's Reign of Changes in Kogi: Monarchs Deposed and New Appointments Made

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Governor Yahaya Bello shakes things up in Kogi with the removal of traditional rulers and new appointments. Find out the latest in Kogi's royal shuffle!

In a series of bold moves, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has stirred up controversy by deposing four traditional rulers, including the first-class traditional ruler, Ohimege Igu, Konto-Nkarfe. However, amidst the turmoil, Bello has also appointed Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje as the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. The state is in uproar as the outgoing governor dissolves the State Executive Council and takes decisive action against paramount rulers.

Adding to the drama, Bello has announced the deposition of three more traditional rulers, with one receiving an indefinite suspension. The legal community is not spared from the chaos, as seven Senior Advocates challenge the actions of the Kogi State Government and the NJC. Meanwhile, Chidi Odinkalu hails a group of SANs for their lawsuit against perceived injustices.

As tension mounts, Kogi State witnesses the abrupt removal of traditional rulers and the appointment of new leaders across various local government areas. The state assembly raises concerns over escalating insecurities, with reports of abductions and killings in Yagba East rocking the region.

Amidst all this upheaval, Governor Yahaya Bello remains unyielding, appointing and warning new caretaker chairmen not to disappoint. The power play in Kogi continues, leaving citizens and stakeholders on edge.

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Yahaya Bello sacks four Kogi monarchs, appoints new Ohinoyi (The Punch)

The Kogi State Government has deposed four traditional rulers, including a first-class traditional ruler, the Ohimege Igu, Konto-Nkarfe, ...

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Kogi Govt Appoints New Ohinoyi, Deposes Three Monarchs (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has appointed Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje, formerly Ohi of Okenwe as the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.

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Crisis In Kogi, Abuja-Lokoja Road As Outgoing Governor, Yahaya ... (SaharaReporters.com)

The outgoing Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has dissolved the State Executive Council and deposed some paramount rulers in the state.

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Yahaya Bello appoints new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, deposes three ... (TheCable)

Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi, has announced the deposition of three traditional rulers in the state. The traditional rulers are...

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Seven Senior Advocates Drag Kogi State Government, NJC To ... (SaharaReporters.com)

The lawyers made the demand in a letter to the Chief Judge and Chairman of Kogi State Judicial Service Commission, Justice Josiah Majebi, which was dated ...

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Yahaya Bello deposes Kogi monarch, banishes him to Niger State (Daily Post Nigeria)

The Kogi State Government under Governor Yahaya Bello has deposed a first class traditional ruler, the Ohimege Igu, Konto-Nkarfe, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isa.

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Kogi Gov Deposes Three Traditional Rulers (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The governor also said His Royal Highness, Boniface Musa, the ONU-IFE in Omala Local Government is to be suspended, indefinitely.

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Yahaya Bello removes three Kogi monarchs, suspends one (Guardian)

The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has removed His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isah Koto, the Ohimege-Igu Koton-Karfe, who until his ...

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"It's About Time" - Odinkalu Hails Yunus Ustaz, Okutepa-Led SANs ... (TheNigeriaLawyer)

Prominent lawyer and human rights activist Chidi Odinkalu has praised the group of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) from Kogi State for filing a lawsuit ...

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Days to end of tenure, Yahaya Bello appoints new Kogi cabinet (Premium Times)

The governor said his decisive and strategic action became imperative as his administration would soon come to an end.

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SANs Sue NJC, Kogi Govt Over Allegedly Tainted Shortlist For ... (TheNigeriaLawyer)

*Say Governor's Wife on Kogi Judicial Shortlist Despite Lacking Requirements *Allege Ethnic Bias, Political Interference in Kogi Judiciary Shortlist.

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Kogi : Bello bombs traditional institutions, deposes Ohimege Igu, 5 ... (Daily Times Nigeria)

Kogi State government has announced the deposition of some prominent traditional rulers and appointed new ones for some vacant stools.

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Kogi: Gov. Bello appoints 21 LG caretaker chairmen (Vanguard)

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Monday appointed caretaker chairmen for the state's 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

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Kogi gov appoints caretaker chairmen for 21 LGAs (The Punch)

The Kogi state Governor, Alhaji Yayaha Bello has appointed caretaker Chairmen for the 21 local government areas in the state.

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Zainab Obadaki-David Congratulates New Kogi State Accountant ... (Kogi Reports)

The Permanent Secretary Office of the Deputy Governor Kogi State, Estate Surveyor and Valuer Zainab Obadaki-David, has congratulated the newly Appointed ...

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Kogi Assembly laments insecurity, confirms abduction of six residents (The Punch)

The Kogi State House of Assembly has expressed concern over the increasing spate of insecurities as it confirmed the kidnapping of six persons in Yagba East ...

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Kogi: Lawmaker laments as gunmen kidnap six in Yagba East (Daily Post Nigeria)

Six people have been kidnapped in the last three weeks in the Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. The member representing Yagba East in the.

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2 Killed, 6 Kidnapped In Kogi As State Assembly Laments Insecurity (Leadership Newspaper)

No fewer than six persons have been kidnapped and two others killed in the last three weeks in Yagba East local government area of Kogi State.

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Kogi Lawmakers Lament as Gunmen Abducts 6 in Yagba East ... (Kogi Reports)

The member representing Yagba East in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Obaro disclosed this on Tuesday when he moved a motion of urgent public ...

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'You must not fail' — Gov Yahaya Bello warns new Kogi LG chairmen (Daily Post Nigeria)

Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello has warned newly sworn-in caretaker chairmen across the 21 local government areas of the state not to fail in.

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2 Killed, 6 Abducted In Kogi (Leadership Newspaper)

Six persons have been kidnapped and two others killed in the last three weeks in Yagba East local government area of Kogi State.

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How thugs attacked me in Kogi Govt House — Sen Echocho - Daily ... (Daily Trust)

The senator representing Kogi East in the National Assembly, Isah Jibrin Echocho has narrated how thugs attacked him inside the Government House, Lokoja, ...

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Kogi lawmakers lament rising kidnap, robbery cases (The Punch)

The Kogi State House of Assembly has expressed grave concern over the spate of insecurity challenges being experienced across the state, ...

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