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Reno Omokri commends Yahaya Bello for handing over to Ododo 21st April 2024 Follow us on Facebook for more! L-R: Yahaya Bello and Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo By  James Jeremiah Social media influencer, Reno Omokri has praised the embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for handing over to incumbent Governor Usman Ododo. In his interview on the ‘Mic On Podcast’ programme hosted by Channels Television’s journalist, Seun Okinbaloye, late Saturday. the former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan noted the significance of a governor “anointing” a loyal successor. Omokri said. “There’s another aspect of it that people need to look at, that’s loyalty. If you are a Governor, no matter how well you perform; if you were involved in choosing, selecting or anointing your successor, and then you fall out with your successor, it says a lot about your person. “Now, I admire Yahaya Bello, not for all of those things they’re accusing him of. No! In fact, if possible it can be proven,

Another aspirant seeks for cancellation of Ondo APC gov primary 21st April 2024 By James Jeremiah A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Folakemi Omogoroye, has rejected Saturday’s governorship primary election, demanding its cancellation. Speaking on Sunday, the aspirant alleged that the election did not take place in many wards across the state. She called on the party’s national leadership and President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the matter. She said, ” President Bola Tinubu gave us women a renewed hope agenda that prompted me to go into the race with assurance that the election is going to be free and fair. “But to my greatest surprise, the reverse is the case.  The PUNCH reported that two aspirants in the election, Mr Wale Akinterinwa and Chief Olusola Oke have also condemned the process of the election, calling for its cancellation.

  Follow us on Facebook for more! The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that it is a criminal offence to obstruct officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties… The warning is coming after the EFCC on Wednesday made an attempt to arrest the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello but met a brick wall of resistance. The EFCC operatives had on Wednesday mounted surveillance around the home of Bello on No 9 Benghazi Street ,Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, apparently to effect his arrest. The EFCC operatives retreated shortly after the sitting Governor of Kogi, Usman Ododo, who paid Bello a visit departed around 4.30 pm. It was, however, not clear whether Ododo, who had arrived the premises of Bello with his convoy around 2.30 pm went away with the former governor or left him behind. The EFCC has said Section 38(2)(a(b) of the EFCC Establishment Act makes it an offence to prevent officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties. “Culprits

     His Excellency Yahaya Adoza Bello, the formal governor of Kogi State. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday was granted a warrant by a Federal High Court in Abuja to apprehend Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State. The warrant was issued following an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC. In his ruling on the motion, Justice Emeka Nwite also directed that the former governor be produced before him on Thursday, April 18, for arraignment. He said, “It is hereby ordered as follows: Earlier, a Lokoja High Court  restrained  the EFCC from arresting, detaining and prosecuting the immediate past governor of Kogi State. Meanwhile, the incumbent governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, on Wednesday, helped the embattled former governor of the state escape arrest by operatives of the EFCC. Our correspondent, who was at the ex-governor’s residence, observed Ododo’s arrival with heavy security at about 2:30 pm on Wednesday. About two hours later, at exactly 4:20 pm, Odod

  Star News 9ja PLEASE SHARE 📢 Star News 9ja In the town of Idah, within Kogi state, Stands a statue of Princess Oma-Idoko, a figure of fate. She was a beloved daughter of the Attah of Igala, Whose story is one of sacrifice and valor. During the time of the Igala-Jukun war, The priest advised a sacrifice, leaving many in awe. Princess Oma-Idoko, pure and fair, Was chosen to be buried alive, a burden to bear. The weight of the decision, heavy and grim, But for the kingdom's victory, sacrifice was the hymn. The Attah of Igala, with a heavy heart, Agreed to the priest's decree, tearing him apart. Princess Oma-Idoko, with bravery and grace, Accepted her fate, in that sacred place. Buried alive, a princess so dear, Her sacrifice remembered year after year. The statue now stands in honor and tribute, To Princess Oma-Idoko, whose story is resolute. A symbol of sacrifice, of love and loyalty, A reminder of the wars of antiquity. In Idah LGA, the statue stands tall, A reminder of the p