The People Democratic Party’s immediate candidate for Dekina/Bassa Federal House of Representatives, Hon Usman Austin Okai , has asked the Hon. Commissioner for Information of Kogi state, Kingsley Fanwo, to be silent. Okai stated that the commissioner is involved in all the evils afflicting the confluence state. Okai,in a statement shared with journalists on Thursday evening mentioned that the leaked WhatsApp group chat was an act of God. Instead of defending it, he urged Fanwo to offer an apology for planning to buy justice with dollars. Part of the statement reads:”The commissioner, who couldn’t win his own party’s primary for the…
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Plot by Former Governor Yahaya Bello, of Kogi State to bribe Judges ahead of Kogi’s tribunal ruling has generated outrage among Nigerians. To many who raised their concerns on social media, they described the development as shameful and a serious setback to Nigerian democracy. To Mustapha, a Kano Politician, he writes, “it is disgraceful and shameful for wanted Yahaya Bello by Economic and Financial Crime Commission ( EFCC ) to still think of bribing Judges”. ” To Oyiza from Okene in Kogi State, she writes, ” the case of Kogi State on going tribunal is very clear for even the deaf…
Amodu Arome, a social media commentator, has compared Usman Austin Okai to the late political icon, Dr. Stephen Makoji Achema, who was prominent among the Igala-speaking community. In a Facebook post on his official account, Arome praised Okai’s leadership style, asserting that he is reminiscent of Dr. Achema in his early days. Arome expressed his hope that Okai would have a long life, benefiting society, and mentioned that Dr. Achema would be proud of Okai’s achievements, wherever he is in paradise. In a subsequent post, Arome elaborated that although Okai is young, he has conducted himself with integrity, earning him a…
Pastor Mathew James Eleojoh in today’s service at Solemn Faith International Church in Port Harcourt, delivered a powerful message on the significance of testimonies, drawing from Luke 21:13. He emphasized how testimonies have the profound ability to dispel fear, eradicate doubt, break curses, provide clarity in confusion, and transform rejection into celebration. Pastor Mathew, highlighted the importance of testimonies in restoring hope, strengthening faith, igniting zeal, and proclaiming the sovereignty of God. He urged the congregation to submit to God’s will and cultivate a heart of gratitude to provoke testimonies in their lives. He further emphasized that life without testimonies…
A to sThe Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has asked the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate Justice Isah Abdullahi Jamil of the High Court of Kogi State, Lokoja Judicial Division, for abuse of powers in a case involving the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. The Northern Group made the request known in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday. Spokesperson of NEYGA, Alhaji Dan-Musa said orders granted by Justice Isah Abdullahi Jamil are not only illegal but constitute a gross abuse of judicial process and powers in the light of judicial decisions. The group argued…
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has been commended for investigating the embezzlement of public funds by the previous administration of Kogi state under Alhaji Yahaya Bello. The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA), in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Mr. Ibrahim Dan-Musa, and sent to journalists in Abuja, said that the EFCC is performing a great service to the nation by pursuing the perpetrators of national economic sabotage, such as Yahaya Bello. Mr. Ibrahim expressed hope that those involved in diverting public funds to finance elections would be punished to deter others in the future. The group stated…
As the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, continues to evade the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concerning his alleged involvement in a N84 billion scandal among other charges, a prominent group known as the Kogi Conscience Liberation Movement (KCLM) has expressed their support for the EFCC in an effort to secure his arrest. In a statement released to journalists in Abuja on Friday, the KCLM announced that they will hold a solidarity march at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on April 29, 2024, at 9 a.m. to demonstrate their support for the agency. The statement called on all its…
Pastor Hope Mathew Eleojoh James of Solemn Faith International Church, situated at Road No. 21, Plot 14, Federal Housing Estate, Woji, Port Harcourt, has said that healing is a product of testimony. Mrs Hope Matthew made this revelation today during the church service while speaking on the topic:”Understanding the Power of Testimonies: Banquet of Healing.’ Quoting scriptures from 1 Samuel 17:34, Esther 7:1-2, and Luke 21:13, she emphasized the significance of sharing and recalling testimonies, attributing strength and encouragement to them. She highlighted the necessity of testimonies in fostering faith, securing victory, and serving as proof of God’s reliability. Identifying…
Immediate Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ), for Dekina / Bassa Federal House of Representatives 2023 general election, Usman Austin Okai has recalled how the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello made himself an Empire and ruled with impunity during his tenure in office as the state Governor. Okai lamented that despite the public outcry by the people of Kogi State and beyond crying woe and complaining of massive looting by Yahaya Bello, he was rather hailed by some of his loyalty. Part of his statement reads: “The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza…
Udama Igala Worldwide, a prominent sociocultural group in Kogi State, has issued an apology to the Federal Government, particularly to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s actions in shielding former Governor Yahaya Bello from arrest. Alhaji Kerimu P, chairman of Udama Igala Worldwide, released a statement through the group’s National Secretary, Sani Michael O, expressing shock at Governor Ododo’s behaviour. “Ododo’s act was a rude shock to us,” the statement said. In a strongly worded release, Udama Igala Worldwide clarified that the people of Kogi State respect the law, except for a few individuals…