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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 pro...

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. “Culp...

     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, ...

  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...

 Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo  Today Visited The Former Governor Of Kogi State, ALHAJI IBRAHIM IDRIS At His Residence In Abuja In Company Of The CHIEF OF STAFF, Alhaji Ali Bello, commissioner for finance Idris Asiru Asiwaju, commissioner for solid mineral Chief Bashir Gegu And Other TOP Government Officials.  29TH MARCH,2024

StarNews9ja PalmPay launches new security version following CBN directivePublished on December 15, 2023By Daily Post Staff  Leading fintech company PalmPay has launched a new security in-app version that mandates all new users to input their BVN or NIN numbers before a wallet can be created. The product launch is in response to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent directive on promoting financial system stability by strengthening the Know Your Customer (KYC) procedure for customers. Speaking on the upgrade, Chika Nwosu, Managing Director, PalmPay, welcomed the CBN directive on all existing and new users having BVN or NIN. “We are committed to ensuring compliance and fostering a secure financial ecosystem”, Nwosu said. “As a forward-thinking fintech platform, we believe that this measure will enhance the overall security of users’ wallets and the protection of users’ data while providing seamless financial services. “Through various in-app activities, we have always encouraged our u...

 The Chairman of the Ogun Community Development Association (CDA) criticizes tell Governor Abiodun for the rice palliative, asserting that they are not in a position of begging. A man who claims to be the chairman of  Shokeye Community Development Area in Ogun State has slammed Governor Dapo Abiodun over the distribution of palliatives in the state. In a video now trending on social media, he is seen with a branded bag palliative, which, according to him, contains rice for 147 households in Shokeye Estate. He said, "I was just at home when they brought this for me as palliative for the whole of Shokeye Estate. In this estate, we have 147 houses with families and tenants. "I'm confused now; I don't know how to share this with 147 households in Shokeye Estate. "I'm talking to Dapo Abiodun now; if you people know that you cannot do something, then don't do it. "We are not hungry; we are not beggars. So we don't need your rice as  palliative. This is...

FG Set To Employ 5 Million Youths in Renewed N-Power Programme, Tinubu’s Minister Shares Details legit.ngOct 10, 2023 7:25 AM President Bola Tinubu's government has announced the introduction of a revamped N-Power programme The federal government also announced plans for the creation of five million jobs for youths in five years through its N-Power scheme The minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu, confirmed the development during a recent interview, announcing the age enrollment to 40 years FCT, Abuja - The federal government headed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that the redesigned N-Power scheme would create jobs for at least five million youths in the country. FG, N-Power, Bola Tinubu Tinubu plans to create five million jobs for youths in Nigeria through the N-Power programme. Photo credit: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr Betta Edu Source: Facebook FG plans five million jobs for youths through the revamped N-Power programme This was made kn...

  Kindly share this story: Davido And Chioma Reportedly Welcome Twins In The US Nigerian superstar singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido has reportedly welcomed a set of twins with his celebrity chef wife, Chioma. Naija News gathered that Davido and Chioma welcomed their new babies on Monday in the United States of America. According to sources quoted by PM News, the twins arrived at about 9pm on Monday. Though neither Davido nor his wife have so far confirmed the news, a popular Nigerian clergy, Evangelist Gospel Agochukwu shared a hint about the delivery in a post on his Church’s official Facebook page on Tuesday morning.