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Group Condemns Endorsement of Yahaya Bello, Ododo By Kogi Elders

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7 months ago

May 17, 2024

By Gloria Ikibah

A group under the auspices of G-21 Frontiers in Kogi State has berated the Kogi East Critical Elders for their endorsement of former Governor of the state Yahaya Bello and his suecessor, Governor Usman Ododo.

Kogi state coordinator of G-21 Frontier, Faruk Ismail in a statement in Abuja on Friday said they were disappointed with the elders for throwing their weight behind Bello despite his disregard for the rule of law.

The statement reads: “We are utterly dismayed and deeply disappointed by the recent endorsement of Yahaya Bello, a fugitive wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), by a group of self-proclaimed ‘Kogi East Stakeholders.’

“We categorically condemn the endorsement of an individual who allegedly disregarded the law and betrayed the trust of his constituents.

“Yahaya Bello, a former Governor, has been accused of money laundering and other financial crimes and has fled instead of facing the legal consequences of his actions. By endorsing such a person, we risk undermining law enforcement efforts and the fight against corruption”.

Continuing, the group said: “We urge the self-appointed endorsers, well-known for supporting electoral fraud in last year’s November off-season election, to reconsider their endorsement and support the victims of Bello’s alleged crimes. We must stand firm in upholding the core values of justice, accountability, and integrity that are indispensable to our society.

“Again, we are profoundly disappointed by the endorsement of Governor Ododo, whose electoral victory is tainted by allegations of fraud.

“We implore the endorsers to reevaluate their stance and stand in solidarity with the citizens demanding free, fair, and credible elections. Let us uphold the fundamental principles of democracy, justice, and integrity that our society desperately needs.

“We must prioritize the will of the people and maintain the integrity of our electoral process, instead of pursuing political expediency and personal loyalty. Failure to do so will weaken our democracy and erode public trust.

“Finally, while acknowledging the stakeholders’ right to express their vote of confidence, we believe a thorough examination of the endorsement process, including the roles, backgrounds, and selection criteria of these so-called stakeholders, is warranted. Such a review would ensure that endorsements genuinely reflect the will of the Kogi East Constituency”.

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Just in; Chief of Staff to Kwara Gov is dead

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8 minutes ago

December 28, 2024

Naijablitznews

Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, the Chief of Staff to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, is dead.

He passed away on Saturday morning, December 28, 2024.

He will be buried today at his home on Moro Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin, after the Asr prayer.

The governor and others have sent their sympathies to his family and loved ones.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye confirmed the development also confirmed in a statement.

The statement said: “In total submission to the will of Allaah, we regret to announce the passing of the Chief of Staff to His Excellency, Prince AbdulKadir Mahe.

“He died this morning, December 28, 2024, as has been destined by Allaah.

“The late CoS will be buried today at his residence on Moro Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin, after the Asr prayer.

His Excellency deeply mourns the death of Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, a perfect gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant, and a statesman.

“The governor commiserates with the Emir of Ilorin, Alh. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the immediate family of Prince AbdulKadir; government establishments; and cabinet members.

“We ask for the understanding of everyone at this mournful period as the government and family mourn the quintessential public servant.

“We pray that Allaah accept his return, ease his accounts, admit him to al-jannah Firdaus, and uphold his family upon goodness

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BLACKOUT as TCN Announces Power Outage In Abuja

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3 hours ago

December 28, 2024

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced planned power outages in certain areas this weekend to allow for maintenance work on its transmission equipment.

According to a statement by the General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, the exercise is aimed at ensuring better service delivery.

On Saturday, December 28, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Gwagwalada and nearby communities will experience a temporary power outage. This is to allow engineers to perform maintenance on a 60MVA transformer and related switchgear at the Gwagwalada Transmission Substation.

Similarly, on Sunday, December 29, 2024, power will be interrupted in several areas, including Wuye, EFCC, Federal Medical Centre, Coca-Cola, Idu Railway Station, Citec, and Life Camp. The outage will occur from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as engineers carry out work on another 60MVA transformer at the Kukwaba Transmission Substation.

In the statement, TCN apologized for the inconvenience caused by the outages and sought the understanding of affected customers. It emphasized the importance of the maintenance work to ensure the power equipment functions optimally. “TCN apologizes for the inconvenience this may cause, especially during the end-of-year season. However, it is important that maintenance is carried out as scheduled for optimal performance of power equipment,” the statement read.

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BREAKING! Confusion trails free train ride, hundreds of passengers stranded(PHOTOS)

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3 hours ago

December 28, 2024

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* As train is delayed, NRC officials demand tickets

By Emmanuel Agaji

The much publicised tree train ride for passengers travelling to different destinations along the Itakpe/ Warri route may be a hoax as officials of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) at Itakpe, Kogi State, demand e-tickets and other evidence of payment for the trip.

Naojablitznews observed that upon arrival at the train station, travellers are accosted by the train operators to show their tickets to confirm their booking for the ride.

When a passenger shows his ticket, he is allowed to move into the Departure Lounge while those who had arrived on the assumption that the train ride was free are shoved aside , told to write down their names on a sheet of paper and stay under a canopy until those who paid for the trip have been allocated seats on the train.

The Federal Government had, a few days ago announced that Nigerians will enjoy free train rides during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The government also announced that transportation by road would be subsidised up to fifty per cent. However, these promises appear to have been mere propaganda.

The situation has left many travellers confused and stranded especially as
the train which ought to take off from Itakpe at t 2 pm on Saturday has not shown up at the station as at 3.16 pm.

Hundreds of passengers are currently stranded and waiting under the scorching heat of the sun as officials continue their discriminatory admission of passengers into the Departure Lounge.

There are fears that the train may not hit the station until about 4 pm and many passengers may not have space on it because of the perceived underhand dealings by the train officials.

While the officials of the Itakpe Train Station continue to plead for understanding over the delay of the train, their emphasis has been on how to cater for those who booked online for the trip and very little or no emphasis is made to reassure those who came for the free ride announced by the Federal Government that they were at the right place.