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I know this lady Choice Uchenna Enebeli.

We go soon drag her like tiger generator

Justice delayed is justice denied. Probe Ganduje without further delay.

Why is the EFCC ignoring this man even as he has repeated shunned court?

Is Ganduje above the law?

This madam is trying

God will bless you, Madam

Action woman

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Folks like you should try and visit places.The best because of hazard allowance increase? Though this is good but bello is a failure

How many states are implementing such hazard allowance?


No governor can be good all-round. For this, governor Yahaya Bello is the best.

Time for women and girls oppressed to speak out!

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The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Barr Uju Kennedy Ohanenye has assured Nigerians and University of Calabar community of her commitment towards ensuring that the culprit is prosecuted and jailed.

Our Correspondent reports that Prof. Cyril Ndifon of the institution was widely reporter to have violated the well-written rules and regulations the University.

The legal luminary cum politician said no one will escape justice, noting that it will be vigorously pursued to the end with aim to unraveled the controversy surrounding the sex scandal.

The women affairs Minister stated this in a recent interview with Journalists, where she declared that whoever lies on the issue will be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted accordingly. The Minister’s words; “Whoever that lies on the Calabar sexual case will be prosecuted and jailed.”

“I will take up the case personally, I will also make sure anyone involved in lying on the matter go to jail. Not minding the personality involved, whether it is the Vice Chancellor, Professor, or the alleged victim” she said.

It would be recall that the Management of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, have suspended the Dean, Faculty of Law, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, over violation of the provisions of the extant laws and policies of the institution.

The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Barr Uju Kennedy Ohanenye The suspension, conveyed in a letter by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe, takes effect from August 17, 2023. Below is the interview of Honorable Minister of women Affairs, Barr Uju Kennedy Ohanenye.

Source: https://www.timesng.com/news/top-news/625664-nigerias-women-minister-threatens-to-jail-liars-in-universitys-sex-scandal-probe.html

This is commendable

... CEMENT FACTORY TO REMAIN SHUT

1. The Executive Governor of Kogi State wishes to thank the people of the state for their resoluteness in the ownership ime between the Dangote Group and the State Government.

2. While the State Government recognises the right of the citizens to peaceful protest as we witnessed across the state yesterday; we urge the people to remain civil, law abiding and give room for constitutionalism. Breakdown of law and order will not be in the interest of anyone as we hope to remain the most peaceful state in Nigeria.

3. To this end, the Governor has directed that trucks loading cement that are impounded across the State be released with immediate effect to either return to the plant or go to their destinations peacefully. As a State, we must retain the peaceful and business friendly environment that have attracted scores of investment giants to the state in the last seven years.

4. The Governor has also urged the Management of Dangote Group to ensure the Cement Factory at Obajana is shut down within the next 48 hours in honor of the legislative arm of Government which ordered the plant sealed until the Dangote Group furnishes the legislature with the requisite documents demanded by the legislature. As a Government, we will defend and protect all Government institutions against impunity.

5. The Governor also wishes to assure the people of the state of his unwavering commitment to defending their interest without compromise. As the face of the struggle with the over four million Kogites behind him, he will ensure the interest of the state is defended with a high sense of integrity, responsibility and allegiance through democratic instruments.

6. We call on the people to remain calm and law abiding as well as continue to have faith in the leadership of the Governor to deliver on the mandate of the people to take back what belongs to them.

7. We also urge security agents to be on red alert to prevent anarchy in the face of the boiling anger of the people against exploitation and oppression. We can only win the battle ahead with cool heads. When our people come together like we are now, all we can do is win.

Kingsley Femi Fanwo
Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications

12/10/2022

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The conflict between the Kogi State government and the Dangote Group over the ownership of Obajana cement took a new turn in the early hours of Tuesday, when citizens of the state occupied all mining sites across the state to express their plaight over the alleged exploitation of the Dangote Group.

This comes just hours after it was reported that the state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, and the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, were meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the matter.

Massive crowds gathered with various placard inscriptions urging the state and federal governments to press Dangote Group for justice. Despite the fact that the protesters are not violent, trading activities in various areas have been halted.

The protest is happening at Obajana, Ankpa and other areas.

They are urging the state not to back out until the state recovers Obajana Cement, the largest cement plant in Sub-Saharan Africa.

that the state government sealed off the cement factory last week, claiming ownership of the company due to breech of contract agreements and non involvement of the state assembly. Meanwhile, Dangote Group has responded that it owns the entire company.

According to the report of a committee of inquiry set up by the state government, documents show that the agreements entered into between Dangote Group and the previous government in 2002/2003 are invalid. According to the government, the State Assembly was not involved in the negotiations.

The government's statement noted that Dangote Group has even failed to meet the of the agreement. It was stated that 90% of the shares were transferred to Dangote Group, with the remaining 10% reserved for the government and citizens.

Though the state government has stated that it is open to negotiation, the citizens seemed adamant through the protests that there is no point in negotiating. The protesters, some of whom were crying, claimed that Dangote Group had wreaked havoc on their lands. They claimed that Dangote trailers kill their people almost every day, and that mining operations leave them with errosions that take their lands and endanger their lives.

They are urging all international organizations to assist the state government in obtaining justice for the people. They have also vowed that they will continue the protests until justice is done.

Source: https://thenewsguru.com/nigeria-news/kogi-youths-protest-against-dangotes-ownership-of-state-cement-factory/

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As the faceoff between Dangote Group and the government of Kogi State hightens, the topic has become a major discussion on the micro blogging site, Twitter.

At about 2PM on Monday, the issue made it to the trending topics on Twitter with the tag 'DangoteExploitingKogi.' 1,482 Twitter s were seen to to be discussing the issue.

Recall, the government of Kogi State sealed Obajana mining site last week in a move to recover the ownership of the cement factory from Dangote Group.

Amidst the controversy with the Dangote Group, a fire incident occurred in the state assembly complex.x on Monday, leaving the complex completely razed, Tribune reported.

The State government through the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingly Fannwo has called for the citizens to remain calm, adding that security experts were already working to know the cause of the fire. The Punch reported the fire incident on Monday afternoon.

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Official: 2002 Agreement Between Kogi State Government and Dangote Industries Limited on Obajana Cement Plant

Extracts from the duly signed and stamped agreement:

1. Project was at conceptual stage in 1992

2. Preliminary feasibility study carried out in 1992

3. Obajana Cement Company Plc with Certificate of Incorporation No. RC208767 dated 4th November, 1992 is solely owned by Kogi state

4. Prospecting Right (Numbered PR No.14 of 2001 No.0053) was issued exclusively to the company

5. Kogi state offered and transferred 90% of its total shareholding in the company to Dangote Industries Limited

6. Kogi state is at liberty to sell half of its 10% equity to indigenes of the state by public offer or private placement

7. Kogi state shall grant Dangote Industries Limited tax waivers and exemption from levies for a period of 7 years from the date of commencement of production

...Prays that Allah grant Departed Hajia Hawa Hassan Al-Jannatul Firdaus.


The 40th day Fidau Prayers of late Hajia Hawa Hassan (Mama Ocholi), the mother of a prominent son of Kogi State, a philanthropist, youth mobilzer and political leader Dr. Hassan Abdulrahman Ocholi was held in Lokoja on Saturday 8th October 2022 with the presence of the state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.


The fidau Prayers was conducted by Chief Imams of CIMCON Sheik Muhammed Zakiru, Chief Imam of Federal University Lokoja Sheik Khalid Danjuma amongst other Chief Imams and Islamic scholars. Speaking at the event, governor Bello prayed for the repose of the late Hajia Hawa Hassn.

The Governor who was represented by the Auditor General of Kogi State, Alhaji Yakubu Okala, charged the clerics to also pray for Kogi State and the Nigeria nation at large over the flood disaster across the country.

The Programme was attended by Chairman JNI Kogi State who also double as the Co-Chairman kogi state Peace Committee, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kogi State Hon. Bar. Onogwu Muhammed; Dr Abdulkadir Igagwu Sani, manager Zenith bank, National Assembly and State Assembly , candidates in the fourth coming General Elections For House of Reps Lokoja/Koto Hon Aguye, Hon Assignment, Hon Best, Chairmen of Local Government Councils, Bankers, friends and family , and other top government officials.

In their goodwill messges the former General Manager of Kogi State Transport Company Kogi Travellers Capt. Umar Abdullahi (RTD) and former DG Protocol to the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim thank all those who stood by the family, from the burial and 8days Fidau Prayer till date for the love and to the family. Alhaji Suleiman also thanked governor Bello, his predecessor Capt. Idris Wada who was physically present at the 8days fidau prayers in Aloji, the Deputy Governor Chief Edward Onoja, the Chief of Staff Jamiu Asuku, the Senator Representating Kogi East, Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho, Hon. Elder Leke Abejide Member Representing Yagba Federal Constituency and all the National Assembly present, Alhaji Friday Abdullahi Idachaba, Hon. Commissioner For Finance Asiwaju Idris Asiru, His Counterpart from Health Hon. Dr. Zakari Alhaji Usman, the Director General National Space Research and Development Agency NASRDA represented by Director Ground Station and Mission Control NASRDA Engr. Dr Halidu Danjuma Ibrahim, the Executive Chairman Dekina LGA and his coleagues, the kogi East Zonal Chairman APC Hon. Alfa Muhammed Nasir, his predecessor Hon. Ahmed Attah, Former Commissioner for youths and Sports Hon. Prince Sani Ogwu Salisu, Hon. Gambo Ejule, Hon. Sediq, Alhaji Musa Karim Audu,
S.A to the Governor on Project Monitoring Hon. Urah Ikani, His Predecessor Hon. Usman Ochidi, SSA to the Governor on Federal Agency Hon. Prince Opaluwa Gideon Okoliko, Hon. Paul Gowon Haruna, Chief Imam of Anyigba and all other Imam from Kogi State, the Chairman Ambassador Usman Bello entire leadership of JNI and other very well meaning Kogites who defied all constraints to the family during the trying period of the family.

The Chief Mourner and only son of the Late Hajia Hawa Hassan, Dr. Hassan Abdulrahman Ocholi thanked all those who stood by the family during the shocking ing of his Beloved mother.


He prayed that Almighty Allah grant his mother Hajia Hawa Hassan and all other departed Umma Aljanatul Firdaus.

Recall Hajia Hawa Hassan ed on at age 58 on 30th August 2022 and was buried on 31st August 2022 at Aloji Ofu LGA, Kogi State, her country home.

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Evidence

1. We have uncovered certain plans by the Dangote Group at a meeting held last night to cause chaos across the state as a fight back strategy against the State Government's decision to get its own legally ed equity from the Obajana Cement Company. The latest strategy stems from frustrations occasioned by the failure of the Dangote Group to misinform the general public and its shareholders as the State Government has consistently and continuously present the facts of the matter to the general public.

2. A top Management Staff of Dangote Group erroneously called a top Government official as the meeting was going on to hatch their satanic plans against the Government and people of Kogi State. The call which came in at 10.06pm went on for 28 minutes, 12 seconds, detailing how they intend to doctor documents to prove they own the cement company 100 percent; how they intend to use the DSS and other security agencies to arrest top Government Officials on frivolous charges; how they intend to use the EFCC to arrest some Government officials in order to cow them down; how they also intend to use the media to promote falsehood against the Government and people of Kogi State and sundry other satanic plans against the people and Government of our dear state.

Below are the resolutions at their meeting:

* Obliteration of the Agreement between the Kogi State Government and the Dangote Group.

* A plan to use the press to attack the Governor and the Government of Kogi State. They planned to deploy people to the major TV Stations in the country to attack the Governor and the Government of Kogi State.

*They planned to call the EFCC and DSS today to claim those who sealed the company on the orders of the House of Assembly stole the sum of N207m and that those agencies should arrest them.

*They also resolved to initiate both civil and criminal proceedings against certain Government officials.

*Lastly, they resolved to block all the major highways across the state with their trucks to make it impossible for the Governor to move out of the state capital. In their words, they said "we will prove to him that his madness cannot match our own". They said at the meeting that Dangote owns Nigeria and that there is nothing anyone can do to stop him.

3. The over 28 minutes recorded meeting typifies the mindset of economic oppressor who thinks he could use every apparatus of the Federal Government to fight our dear state into submission. Nigeria is what it is today because certain individuals think they own the country and can get away with any attrocity they commit.

4. We make bold to say that if the Dangote Group attempts to carry out any of his threats or deny our claims above which are ed by facts, we will release visuals and audio of the said meeting and the whole world will see the mindset and modus operandi of Alh. Aliko Dangote and his conglomerate. We are a people that cannot be destroyed by the whim and caprices of the capitalist dominance that the Dangote Group stands for.

5. One of the plans hatched at the meeting was to use Dangote trucks to block all major highways in Kogi State from today to make life unbearable for the people of the state and also launch attacks on commuters across the state in order to cow the State Government into submission in the ongoing ownership determination battle for the Obajana Cement Company.

6. We wish to inform the people of Kogi State that the State Government will stop at nothing legal to defend their rights to movement and safety. We will take steps that are legal to resist the act of cowardice of the Dangote Group to harass, intimidate or harm the people of Kogi State for demanding their rights.

7. Let it be clear to all that the Government and people of Kogi State are united against economic oppression under the leadership of Governor Yahaya Bello. Our resolve to right the wrongs of the past is bigger than those who think they own Nigeria and can get away with anything they do.

8. We call on security agencies to be on red alert to forestall any breakdown of law and order. It is our wish to ensure the agitation to reclaim our equity at Obajana is non-violent as we have all that is required to win the battle. Security agencies should resist the temptation of being used by the Dangote Group to be used to harass officials of Government and our people as hatched at the I'll fated meeting.

9. We also want to sound a note of warning to the Dangote Group that Kogi State will not condone any act of lawlessness and that perpetrators will be made to face the full wrath of the law, no matter how highly placed.

9. Let it be clear to all that the present istration has overseen the heaviest influx of investments into the state as a result of the enabling environment created. But in as much as we crave investments and economic expansion in our dear state, it is our responsibility to protect the interest of the people in those investments.

10. Our stand is just and fair. Our decision is to give what belongs to the people to the people and not seek pecuniary interest. That is why Dangote Group is being repeatedly exposed. The Group should do what is right and just to stop further drowning in the murky waters of ignominy.

11. We urge the people of Kogi State to remain calm as the Government they elected is capable, ready and equipped to fight this economic battle successfully.

Kingsley Femi Fanwo
Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications

08/10/2022

The Kogi Government on Thursday expressed determination to recover Obajana Cement Plant from Dangote and his accomplices.

The government’s resolution is contained in the report of the Specialised Technical Committee on the Evaluation of the Legality of the Alleged Acquisition of Obajana Cement Company by Dangote Cement Company.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the detailed report, which was submitted to Gov.Yahaya Bello of Kogi in September.

The report was presented to the public by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Folashade Ayoade, on Thursday in Lokoja.


Ayoade said, “Recovery of the state’s Obajana Cement Company Plc from Dangote Cement Company Limited became imperative at this point in time.”
The SSG revealed with documents that the purported transfer of Obajana to Dangote Industries Limited was “invalid, null and void”.


She disclosed that in the report, three Certificates of Occupancy for Obajana Cement Company Plc, which was solely owned by the Kogi State Government at the time, were used to obtain a loan of N63billion by Dangote.

According to her, the committee, in view of its findings, has, therefore, recommended that Kogi State should take steps to recover Obajana Cement Company from the Dangote Group.


The Committee, chaired by the SSG, also recommended that: “Kogi State Government should take steps to recover all accrued dividends from profits made over the years, including accrued interest on same.

“Kogi State Government should take steps to cancel the existing seven Certificates of Occupancy in the name of Dangote Cement Company.”
Stressing the aberration in the arrangement, the SSG said, “Agreement between Kogi State Government of Nigeria and Dangote Industries Limited, dated 30th July 2002.
“And, supplemental agreement dated 14th February 2003, as contained in Exhibit 71 of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry Report, purporting the transfer of Obajana Cement Company Plc to Dangote Industries Limited, are all invalid, null and void.

“There is no evidence of consideration paid by Dangote Industries Limited to Kogi State Government from the alleged transfer of Obajana Cement Company Plc and no dividend was paid to the state from the profits realised from the inception of Dangote Cement Company Plc to date…
“By the assignment of the three certificates of occupancy, the title in Obajana Cement Company Plc, still vests in Kogi State Government as the sole owner.

“The three documents were used to obtain a loan of sixty-three billion naira only (63,000,000,000.00) to finance the construction of the cement plant in Obajana.”
Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Matthew Kolawole, specifically noted that the acquisition of the Obajana Cement Company by Dangote was without the resolution of the House of Assembly, which made the process null and void.

“It is clear that you cannot sell a state government property of any form without the resolution of the Kogi State House of Assembly.

“All the transfer process of the share capital to Dangote from Obajana by the previous istration was without any law backing it by the state House of Assembly,” Kolawole stated.

In his remarks, Gov. Yahaya Bello said that he had taken the bold step, in line with his mandate to safeguard the lives and livelihood of the people of Kogi State, including residents, and to ensure their wellbeing.

Bello said this was also coming on the heels of protests by the people of the state who felt they had been suppressed and marginalised by the Dangote Group who had come to rip them off.

The governor, however, said that the state was open to discussions once Dangote Company Plc is ready to come clean.

“We received several petitions from the general public over this particular subject matter.

In the past five to six years, all efforts to sit with the proprietors of the Dangote Conglomerate failed.

“We set up a committee to look into this and invited the Dangote company to discuss with them and tell them the imminent dangers they are exposing the people to, but it all fell on deaf ears.

“I am here to defend my people, and from all reports, it is clear that Obajana Cement Company does not belong to Dangote,” Bello declared

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Alhaji Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi State and All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council National Youth Coordinator, has tested the acceptance of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim's candidacy in Kogi State with an unusual crowd turnout.

Though the campaigns have yet to begin in the state, Bello has pulled an unusual number of Kogi residents ready to and vote Tinubu in 2023 in a frantic outreach across the state.

By Oyigu Elijah



Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has commended the efforts of the leadership of Asiwaju Ahmed Bola-Shettima (AABOS) presidential group for their commitments to the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Presidential bid of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu.


The Honourable Minister said this on Friday while receiving in audience, the Director General of AABOS, Alhaji Abdulsalam Iyaji, a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, who led other of the National Executive Council of the group on a condolence visit to her Abuja resident over the demise of her mother.


Dr Aliyu who described the visit as a huge show of love said that, an individual can only understand the nature of the people around him based on the measure of care he gains from them during his moments of adversity. She appreciated the group for identifying with her in her moment of grief.


"I appreciate you for identifying with me and my family over the death of our mother. You can only know the people around you by the way they care for you in such a period as this. You are my family, from Kogi state even though AABOS currently operates in 15 states as you indicated. I am happy that you are here and thank you for the prayers for our late mother."

While commending AABOS leadership for their genuine efforts towards the electoral victory of the APC's Presidential candidates, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima, the Honourable Minister said, more hands were still needed to What she called Tinubu Victory Wagon.


Speaking on behalf of AABOS, the Director General, Alhaji Abdulsalam Iyaji who first led prayers for the repose of the soul of the Honourable Minister’s late mother, said the motive of their visit was to commiserate with the Honourable Minister and her family over the death of her beloved mother and to also intimate her of the activities of AABOS.

"We are grateful to you, Honorable Minister, for granting us audience. The purpose of our visit is to commiserate with you over the death of your mother. It is our prayers that the Almighty Allah grant her Aljanat Firdaus. "


"The Honourable Minister, we are Asiwaju Ahmed Bola-Shettima (AABOS) presidential Group. We have our headquarters in Abuja here and branches in 15 states and in those states, through networking arrangements, we are able to cover the local government areas. We have Large followers and we are committed to the task of ensuring victory for our candidates, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed and Senator Kashim Shettima ."


Other of AABOS National Executive Council who were part of the visit are, the National coordinator, Hon. Bala Zakari, the national secretary, Bar Kabir Fadile Mohammed , Deputy Director General and mobilization, Dr. hassan Ibrahim , the National Publicity Secretary , Hon. Moses Abdullahi, Director of budget and research , Prince Bala Yakubu, Kogi State coordinator, Alhaji Jibrin Mohammed , among others.

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The FCT Minister of State, Hajia Dr. Ramatu Tijjani has today reacted in clearer to the viral video in circulation initiated by TrackaNG on Twitter, where pupils were spotted learning on a bare floor in Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory.

Describing the video as unfortunate, the Kogi-born Federal minister of State swiftly swung into action and has made tremendous progress in investigating what led to the sad situation bedeviling the pupils of the school.

It was, however, confirmed that amidst low funding, hundreds of schools owned by the government in the FCT were billed to receive some furniture fully paid for and ready to be disbursed, including the school and pupils under investigation, before the video unfortunately hits the internet.

The director of works confirmed yesterday that some schools have started receiving the furniture, adding that he's already mounting pressure on the contractors to ensure swift delivery across the schools marked for distributions or be blacklisted.

Further investigation reveals that, at the beginning of every academic year, with new primary one intakes, JSS one intakes and an influx of new pupils on transfers from neighboring states and private schools, the board will sometimes be faced with overstretched facilities owing to the status of FCT as the nation's istrative capital.

The Director further emphasized that FCT schools are serving as a model and set the standard for the actualization of the Nation's Universal Basic Education in consonance with global technological dynamics and best practices;Consequently in the Last 2 years ;approval was granted by your excellency,the Hon.minister of State for the Establishment of 22 new Junior Secondary schools,43 primary schools and a cluster of many ECCD&E centers across the six Area councils of the FCT.

In addition to the aforementioned;FCTUBEB within the last 2 years carried out Sensitization campaigns in over 300 communities to improve child participation in Basic Education to reduce syndrome of out of school children;Assuring quality,in the Last 2 years 1,327 classrooms were constructed,and rehabilitation of 1,817 classrooms with offices and stores were effected. With the of Hon.minister of State;the Board introduced a digital Edition program tagged FCT UBEB Learn-at-Home e-learning programme to complement the usual classroom teaching and learning and various trainings were organized for 7,156 teachers and school s at various times within the last 2 years.

Reacting to the report by the director of works, "The FCT Minister of State was quoted as saying, in clear honesty, I salute your stride in recent times, but I must task you to do more as we're currently faced with the need to do more by ensuring that the needful is done in FCT schools for a better tomorrow of our children.

I'm giving you a seven-day ultimatum, beginning from today, to make sure the needful are done in the affected school and other schools that may be facing similar challenges;the Hon.minister emphasized.

We're committed to bringing the best we can to our people;and to ensure that every child of school age resident in FCT get access to free and compulsory Basic Education;and this resolve cannot be compromised for anything whatsoever, said, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani, FCT Minister of State.

Leke Abejide, the member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in Kogi State in the National Assembly, has stated that the death of His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr) Muhammad Kabir Maikarfi III, OON, Maigari of Lokoja, is a loss not only to the people of the state but to the nation at large.

The lawmaker described the royal father, who died on Wednesday at the age of 80 after a brief illness, as a father to the nation and a lover of his people in Kogi State, having served as one of the state's outstanding paramount rulers.

While expressing his condolences to the royal family and the people of the state, Leke noted that the Maigari was a man of peace that played a key role in the unification of the people as the ruler of the state's capital city, adding that he left good legacies.

He also stated in his condolence message, which was made public on Thursday, that his constituents are saddened by the death of the traditional ruler and that he will be greatly missed by the people.

He did, however, say that the state should take solace in the fact that the Maigari's death was as it is appointed unto every man by God Almighty.

He prayed to God for eternal rest of the traditional ruler, assuring the people of Lokoja that he would them in his prayers and future programs.

Hon. Abejide used the avenue to condole with the people of Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State over the devastating fire disaster on Wednesday at Ankpa. He expressed shock over the incident and prayed Almighty God will grant all the departed peaceful rest and wish those in the hospital a quick recovery.

Elder Abejide empathize with His Excellency the Executive Governor Kogi State over the flood incidents that have brought untold hardship to the people of Bassa, Omala, Kogi K.K, Ibaji, Idah and Lokoja Local Government Areas. He described the natural disaster as unfortunate and expressed his determination to send in palliatives to the affected families in the State to assist them at this trying period.

Elder Abejide drew the attention of NEMA, all other relevant agencies and well-meaning Nigerians to come to the aide of the victims of the flood in Kogi State, describing the situation as National Emergency.

The Bello Ambassadors Network (BAN) has sent a heart-felt message of felicitations to Pharm Abdulkareem Jamiyu Asuku, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kogi State, on his appointment as the state Director General of the Asiwaju/Shettima Presidential Campaign for the 2023 election.

Following Governor Bello's appointment as the National Youth Coordinator of the All Progressive Congress Presidential Campaign Council and the party's leader in Kogi State, Bello appointed the young pharmacist to lead the campaign in the state in order to ensure that the APC will the state seamlessly.

In the congratulatory message signed by BAN's National Coordinator, Anthony Edogbo, the group stated that Asuku's appointment by Governor Bello has put the party in a better position to win the state without stress.

According to the group, the Chief of Staff has demonstrated his leadership capacity through his contributions to the government and dedication to the duties of serving his boss, which have culminated in the governor's massive progress in his second term.

The Bello Ambassadors stated that they have no doubt in Asuku's delivery, noting that it is already a win for Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate Kashim Shettima in Kogi State because Asuku's good image will automatically sell the APC to the people, giving the party a 100% victory.

The message read in part, "I congratulate you, Pharmacist Abdukareem Asuku Jamiyu, on your appointment as the Director General of the Asiwaju/Shettima Presidential Campaign, on behalf of myself and all Bello Ambassadors across our chapter in the country.

"Sir, your appointment by Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello is yet another astute move that has effectively silenced opposition in Kogi State. We believe in your ability, as evidenced by your numerous contributions to the development of the state and service to your boss.

"We have no doubts about your performance because we are confident that the APC will win with flying colors in Kogi State as your good name will automatically sell the party to the people in all the nooks and crannies of the state.

"We would also like to thank Governor Bello for making this wise decision. He is the pillar who will ensure that the APC receives the votes and of Nigerian youths.

"Once again, Sir, congratulations."

Elder Leke Abejide, the member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in Kogi State, has been conferred with a double chieftaincy title as Asiwaju of Yagba land, by all the First Class traditional rulers in Yagba - East, Yagba-West, and Mopa-muro LGAs, all in Yagba Federal Constituency tly. In a similar development, he has also received the title of Maiyegun of Egbe as confered on him by the Oba of Egbe.

According to a press release issued on Monday, the formal confirment and coronation ceremonies of the Chieftaincy titles will be held on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th of October 2022 in Isanlu and Egbe, respectively.

The chieftaincy honors come just a few days after he was bestowed with the title of Asiwaju of Yoruba in Kano by the Oba of Yoruba in Kano State. The event was held in a large ceremony attended by Kano's Executive Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and other top government functionaries from across Nigeria.

Leke Abejide, who is currently the Asiwaju of Alu in Kogi's Yagba East Local Government, has received several titles, honors and awards for his outstanding service to his people and the nation at large.

Before becoming a member of the National Assembly, he was in charge of paying WAEC fees for his constituents on his personal capacity in both public and private schools, including all istrative charges.

Elder Leke who is a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a staunch er of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a 2023 Presidential candidate, is seeking re-election to a second term in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly.

He is the convener and National Cordinator of the Asiwaju Confluence Campaign Organization ACCO2023, a grass-roots political campaign structure for the Tinubu Presidential Project 2023 in Nigeria.

In response to the confirmation of numerous chieftaincy on Leke, Chief David Dare the Maiyegun of Isanlu, a close political associate of Elder Abejide, said: "The legislator has demonstrated capacity and positively touched the lives of his people in various spheres of livelihood and as such deserve all the recognition from his kingsmen and across the country.

"As a legislator, he has fulfilled his mandate on the House floor, as well as imparted on his constituents by creating conducive living standards in the provision of Basic Social Amenities to the people of Yagba Federal Constituency, which are too numerous to mention."

Chief Maiyegun used the medium to congratulate Elder Leke and thank all the Obas in Yagba land for recognizing the lawmaker as deserving of the titles, as well as to assure the people that he will continue to contribute to the advancement of the Yagba Federal Constituency in the coming days.

Abejide has become a household name in Kogi State and throughout Nigeria. When he was crowned Asiwaju of Alu few years ago, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello and his counterpart from Jigawa State His Excellency Alhaji Badaru Abubakar graced the occasion in Alu, the home town of Chief Leke Abejide. Governor Bello was also conferred with a chieftaincy title by the Alu kingdom in that event.

Nigerian youths have declared their total for the All Progressive Congress's 2023 presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his running mate, Kashim Shettima, just 48 hours after the appointment of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, as the APC campaign council's National Youth Coordinator.

Youths across the country have begun to pledge their for Bello, claiming that his appointment demonstrates that the APC has the best interests of young people at heart.

Governor Bello had massive youth across the country prior to the party's primary in May as an aspirant, owing to his youth-friendly government and policies.

Analysts and social media influencers who, because of Bello's appointment, have started declaring for Tinubu, described Bello's appointment as a significant boost for the campaign, given the importance of youths in the 2023 elections and the impressive youth-targeted campaigns he ran prior to the primary election.

Tinubu announced Bello's appointment in a letter to the governor, which was made public on Sunday. In the appointment letter, the APC flagbearer emphasized that Bello deserved the appointment because of his impressive political achievements and exemplary leadership as governor of his state and party member.

The former Lagos State governor added that he was confident that the Kogi Governor would give his all in his new role so that the party could run an effective, message-driven campaign that would lead to victory in the 2023 Presidential election.

Source: https://thetrumpetng.com/for-yahaya-bello-we-shall-work-for-tinubus-victory-youths-declare/

The Bello Ambassadors Network (BAN), a social political group, has stated that the appointment of their principal, governor Yahaya Bello, as the National Youth Coordinator of the All Progressive Congress campaign council is appropriate due to the governor's massive youth .


Congratulating the governor on his appointment, BAN stated in a felicitation message made available to the press in Abuja on Sunday that the APC's presidential candidate for 2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, made the right choice by putting Bello in charge of youth mobilization.

In the statement signed by the group's National Coordinator, Anthony Edogbo, the group stated that while campaigning for Yahaya Bello prior to the primary election, it noticed that the governor was the candidate that Nigerian youths threw their weight behind, and that the group would reawaken its across the country to governor Bello to achieve his mandate in the new office.

Recall that BAN mobilized a large number of youths and women across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones in the run-up to the APC presidential primary election, who demonstrated their strong for the Kogi Governor due to his youth- and women-friendly policies.

Tinubu's appointment was communicated to Bello in a letter addressed to him.

Tinubu emphasized in the letter that Bello, who ran in the party's presidential primaries in May 2022, deserved the appointment because of his impressive political achievements and exemplary leadership as governor of his state and party member.

The former governor of Lagos State, added that he was confident that the Kogi Governor would do his best in his new role so that the party could run an effective, message-driven campaign that would lead to victory in the 2023 Presidential election.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/09/tinubu-appoints-yahaya-bello-national-youth-coordinator-campaign-council/amp/

A sports consultant and popular Nigerian sports broadcast journalist, Miss Sylvia Iwong Ugi, and her Managing Partner Dr. Hassan Abdulrahman have conveyed a message of felicitations from the Super Eagle's legends to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on his appointment as National Youth Cordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.

In a statement to the press in Amsterdam Netherlands, Miss Sylvia congratulates the Governor on the appointment, stating that the legends of the Nigerian Super Eagles received the good news with gratitude.

Her statement reads, "Myself, Managing Partner and the legends of the Super Eagles are confident that Bello will deliver on this line of duty as the National Youth Coordinator of the APC Presidential campaign council as he is a young man with a great ion for youth development. We have trust that Nigerian youths will rally round him to vote massively for Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima. The youth constitute 75% of the Nigeria Voting Population.

"On our path, we will do our all to ensure this assignment is achieved by mobilising millions of our followers across Nigeria to vote for Asiwaju in the 2023 Presidential Elections."

Recall in March 2021, the full compliment of the Super Eagles legends along side the complete team of the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Gold medal winning team was hosted by governor Bello to a reception marking the 25th Anniversary of the Olympic Gold where Nigeria conquered the Global football world beating Brazil, Argentina and other countries to be the first African Nation to win the Olympics Gold.

The event in Lokoja featured a novelty exhibition football match that ended 1 - 1 between Super Eagles Legends vs New Direction Team led by Governor Bello. The goals were scored by governor Bello for the government team while Julius Aghahowa equalised for the legends.

The Super Eagles legend team was captained by Austin Jay Jay Okocha featuring other world stars like former Arsenal striker Kanu Nwankwo, Uche Okechukwu, AC/Inter Milan Defender Taribo West, Peter Rufai, Ike shorumu, Victor Agali, Ifeanyi Udeze, Tijani Babangida, Garba Lawal, Mutiu Adepoju, Austin Egeavon, Abiodun Obafemi, Victor Ikpeba and Julius Aghahowa. While Kogi state government team was captained by governor Yahaya Bello, featuring his deputy, Edward Onoja, his Chief of Staff Pharm. Jamiu Abdulkareem Asuku, his Chief Press Secretary Onogwu Muhammed ( Galacticus), Speaker Kolawole and other of kogi State Executive Council and Legislators.

At the Reception Dinner, the Super Eagles legends complained about the promise of House gift to the team by the Federal Government which was not fulfilled over 30years later.

Governor Yahaya Bello in a swift reaction assured them he will take the matter up to President Buhari. Today, the Houses have been presented to all the legends following Governor Bello's intervention.

This and many more have endeared the legends of the Super Eagles to throw their weights behind the governor, promising their s for him on the new assignment.

Governor Bello who is popularly referred to as the Champion of Nigerian Youths is loved by the entire Nigerian youths and has continually enjoyed maximum from the youths, women, and people with disabilities etc.

His appointment by the Presidential campaign council is believed to be a strategic move and will boost the APC to victory in 2023, as 90% of the votes will come from this strategic move.

The Super Eagles Legends enjoy tremendous from millions of Nigerians both old and young as they have remained the biggest unifying factor in Nigeria & world history owing to the fact that they have won glorious laurels and brought happiness to almost all Nigeria homes via Football entertainment and quality display of Soccer artistry.

Football has remained the biggest platform to enhance unity in diversity across the globe and the Super Eagles Legends have brought smiles and joy to all Nigerian homes. Governor Bello who is the Legends Ambassador has been a bridge builder between the North and South, the old and young, including men and women, the Government and the people.

Congratulations Governor Yahaya Bello.

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Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the governor of Kogi State, has issued a grave warning to any bandits who may be planning to cause mayhem in the state.

While inspecting a project last week in the state's Okehi local government, Governor Bello, who is known for having zero tolerance for insecurity and is one of the top governors in the fight against terrorism, issued the strong warning to intended criminals.

Bello, who addressed the crowd in his own tongue, stressed that his istration will not tolerate misconduct or criminal activity going forward and that any effort to undermine the state's current state of peace would be met with resistance.

Mischievous media outlets and tweeps have mostly misinterpreted and mocked the governor's statement.

Since the state's founding more than three decades ago, Bello's istration is credited as being the best. The new direction government has received praise for its efforts to address insecurity, build a sizable infrastructure, inclusion of women and young people in governance, and improve education system in the state.

Source: https://thetrumpetng.com/insecurity-gov-yahaya-bello-blows-hot-threatens-criminals-bandits-video/

It was a gathering of crème de la crème at Aloji, Ofu LGA, Kogi State, yesterday as mourners, Muslim faithful, and renowned clerics converged to perform 8 Days Prayer for the mother of a Kogi political leader, Dr. Hassan Abdulrahman Ocholi, late Hajia Hawa Hassan, in accordance with Islamic funeral rituals.

Last week, Kogi Social Media space saw a flood of condolence messages after Hajia Hawa, also known as Mama Ocholi, died just days after her 58th birthday.

Hundreds of sympathizers, most of whom emphasized the deceased's selfless life, recognized the impact Hajia had on the lives of Kogites as well as the contribution of her bereaved son, Hassan, to the advancement of the State and the nation at large.

Thousands of dignitaries, including top government officials, turned out for the 8 Days FIDAU Prayers held in her country home Aloji ofu LGA on Tuesday, indicating that the late mother touched many lives as his children continue to offer humanitarian services and nation building impacts.

Among those present are His Excellency, Capt. Idris Ichalla Wada, former governor of Kogi State; Sen. Jibrin Isah Echocho, senator representing Kogi East; and Prince Ishaq, executive chairman of Dekina Local Government.

Others include Director General National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) Dr. Halilu Ahmad Shaba represented by Director Ground Station and Mission Control Engr Dr Halidu Danjuma Ibrahim; Hon. John Urah Ikani S.A to Governor on Project Monitoring; Alhaji Friday Idachaba, Kogi East Political Jagaban; Hon Abu Odoma, Executive Chairman Idah Local Government; Hon. Muhammed Nasiru Alfa, Zonal Chairman APC Kogi East; the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kogi State, Hon. Onogwu Isah Muhammed; Mukhadam Asiwaju Idris Asiru, Commissioner for finance Kogi State; Dr. Zakari Alhaji Usman Commissioner for health; Auditor General Kogi State Hon. Okala; Rector Kogi State Polytechnic Dr. Usman Ogbo; Provost Kogi State College of Education Ankpa Dr. Kabir Ibrahim; Registrar Kogi State University Anyigba Dr. Nuhu Ahmed; representative of the Governor of kogi state, Chief Pharmacist Peter Iduh; A Senior Advocate of Nigeria Abdullahi Haruna; Hon. Amedi Atta, Northcentral Organizing Secretary; Ustaz Zakariyau, Former Grand Ghadi Kogi State; Hon. Yunusa APC divisional Chairman Dekina; Hon. Amodu Hilary, Senatorial candidate for ADC Kogi East; Hon. Prince Sani Ogu Salisu, former Commissioner for youth and Sports; Hon. Yahaya Alilu Segun Commissioner Local Government Service Commission; Hon. Onoja Edime; Hon Hassan Wada, son of the former Governor of Kogi State; Hon. Omonu Joshua Levels Pumping, Former Students Governor; Hon. Haliru Abdul, Former S.A SDG; HRH Alh Akwu Obaje, Ejeh Ofu; HRH King Ahmed lI, Ejeh Ankpa; Alhaji Abu Shaibu Okolo, Ogohi Onuh Anyigba; HRH King Khalid Bukar II Ohiegba Mozum, Chief Imam Anyigba; Sheik Danjuma Khalid Chief Imam of Federal University Lokoja; Dansoho Sulaiman Chief Imam Abocho; Sheik Ibrahim Ghali Former Chief Imam of Government House Lokoja; and host of Islamic clerics, political associates, coleagues, family and freinds across the country.

The former Governor of Kogi State, Capt. Idris Wada in his remark prayed that Almighty Allah grant the soul of late mother Aljanat Firdaus and consoled his adopted son, Dr Ocholi, over the painful loss. He Prayed that God Almighty grant him the fortitude to bear the loss.

Addressing the gathering, different speakers spoke about the qualities of Hajia Hawa Hassan and the reflection of the character in her son Dr. Ocholi Hassan, and prayed that Dr Ocholi will continue to uphold the virtues.

The Chief Mourner, Dr. Hassan Ocholi, stated in a brief press adress that his mother's sudden death was the most devastating moment of his life. He noted that his mother led an exemplary life and that she would be deeply missed. He prayed Almighty Allah grant her Aljannat Firdaus and thanked all the people who trooped out for the fidau.

The Kogi political leader also thanked everyone who has ed him since his mother's death, as well as everyone who braved the rains to attend the internment and the 8 Days Prayer.

While praying for his late mother's soul to rest in the bosom of the Lord, he revealed that the bereaved family has received immeasurable from Kogites and people from across the country, adding that the love shown to them in these trying times will not be taken for granted.

In particular, he praised Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello, Deputy Governor Chief Edward Onoja, Captain Idris Wada, DG NASRDA Dr Halilu A. Shaba and the management, Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho, and Prince Ishaq, among others for standing by the family this far.

The Fidau Prayers is an Islamic rite for the repose of the departed. Numerous sympathizers in their thousands attended the Prayers in Aloji.