Home Blog Page 2278

Listen to Amaechi, Release Kanu, Osita Okechukwu Tells Buhari

By
Uche Mbah
-
0

By Uche Mbah

The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Osita Okechukwu, has called on President Muhammdu Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra.

Kanu has been under custody since he was extradicted from Kenyan  to Nigeria.

Last week, a nonagenarian former Minister, Mbazulike Amaechi, led some Igbo leaders of thought to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to appeal for Kanu’s unconditional release from President Muhammadu Buhari.

President Buhari told them it was a difficult request to make, but said he would consider it, a statement hailed by Ohaneze ndi Igbo.

Okechukwu is a Chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC.

Speaking with newsmen in Abuja, Sunday, Okechukwu said the Federal government should honor Amaechi’s request. To balance the issue, Amaechi appealed to IPOB to support the actualisation of Igbo Presidency come 2023.

“I join Ohaneze Ndigbo, eminent constitutional lawyer and Chairman, Igbo Leaders of Thought, Prof. Ben Nwabueze, and people of goodwill nationwide in commending President Muhammadu Buhari for accepting to consider the release of the held leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

“I also appeal to IPOB to support Nigeria President of Igbo extraction 2023 project. Methinks IPOB’s support will kill two birds with one stone,” Okechukwu said.

“Mr President said during the visit, ‘You’ve made an extremely difficult demand on me as leader of this country. The implication of your request is very serious. In the last six years since I became president, nobody would say I have confronted or interfered in the work of the Judiciary. I said that the best thing was to subject him to the system. Let him make his case in court, instead of giving very negative impressions of the country from the outside. I feel it’s even a favour to give him that opportunity'”

Okechukwu said IPOB’s support for Nigerian president of Igbo extraction 2023 project is not precondition for the release of Kanu.

“Capital no, it is not a precondition,” he said in answer to a question, “all I am saying is that Mr President and a host of other Nigerians are silently in support of Nigeria President of Igbo extraction 2023 project, but are wary and reticent of IPOB stance.

“Therefore, in my little opinion, IPOB support of our project will kill two birds with one stone,” Okechukwu said.

He said that the release of Kanu will restore economic activities in South East and IPOB support will increase support for Nigerian President of Igbo extraction come 2023.

“My understanding of IPOB agitation is to end Igbo marginalisation”, he said.

Governor Fayemi Mourns Gbenga Aluko

By
Ayodele Oni
-
0
Senator Gbenga Aluko

By Ayodele Oni

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has said that the news of the death of the former Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, Mr Gbenga Aluko is “shocking and devastating.”

Gbenga Aluko, one of the children of the reknowned Economist, late Prof Sam Aluko, slumped in his office in Abuja on Saturday and died. He was aged 58.

He was among those that contested 2018 Governorship primary with Governor Fayemi. He was also reported to be preparing for forthcoming election as a Governorship aspirant.

Dr Fayemi, in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, described Aluko’s death as a colossal loss to Ekiti State and the Nation.

“I have lost a dear brother and friend. Senator Aluko’s death is not only a loss to the State but a personal loss to me.”

The Governor added that he had close and cordial relationship with the deceased spanning four decades.

Dr Fayemi stated that the late Gbenga Aluko was not only a brother and friend but also a patriotic Ekiti indigene whose contributions to the development of the State cannot be overstated.

He described the former Governorship aspirant as a successful private sector player, refined gentleman and a decent politician who made great impact in almost every aspect of life.

The Governor recalled how the deceased influenced the establishment of a Chest Clinic at the Oba Adejugbe General Hospital in Ado Ekiti, a project which he described as being of great benefit to the State’s health sector.

He also noted that the deceased served selflessly in the Ekiti State Covid- 19 Response Committee.

The Governor who pointed out that with the  deceased’s brilliance and generosity of spirit, he served his fatherland diligently and made Ekiti proud through numerous achievements.

“Senator Gbenga Aluko invested his time, resources and energy on many laudable initiatives that impacted positively on the lives of the people and was always ready to support any worthy Ekiti cause with his wealth of experience and extensive national and global contacts.

“For us in Ekiti, this is a huge loss. And it is a personal loss to me. We, however,  cannot question God but we are consoled by the fact that he lived a decent life of service and made great impact in the lives of the people. He shall be sorely missed.

“On behalf of my wife, the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the Aluko family and pray God to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”

Late Gbenga Aluko, was elected into the Senate of the Federal Republic  in 1999 at the age of 36 years on the ticket of People’s Democratic Party, (PDP).

COVID-19: LASG Suspends ‘Greater Lagos Fiesta 2021’; Fourth Wave Looms

By
Akinwale Kasali
-
0

By Akinwale Kasali

The  Lagos State Government has suspended the Greater Lagos Fiesta 2021 over fears of  Covid-19 Fourth Wave. The fear has also led to the reintroduction of restrictions in Europe and other Western Countries.

The Lagos State Government had earlier announced that there could be restrictions of movement into Lagos from other States and International borders as the Fourth Wave of the deadly Coronavirus looms.

However, the Lagos State Government has also now considered it imperative to follow the latest proactive advice from health authorities to suspend all activities earlier announced for the Greater Lagos Fiesta 2021.

In a Press Statement signed by the State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, the Government said the decision to suspend the fiesta followed sound advisory from health authorities in consideration of the mammoth crowd expected at some of the gatherings as well as the dangers associated with attendance by members of the Diaspora community, who may be returning from Europe and other parts of the world now experiencing the fourth wave.

Her words: “We have seen Germany, Austria, and Greece reintroduce restrictions to curtail the spread of the pandemic. Germany is particularly a country in Europe with many Nigerians, who typically return home for the Christmas holidays. This is what science enables us to predict to forestall the tragic experience of last December when scores of our citizens died during the pandemic around yuletide. Our emotions favour going ahead with the plans but we must, as a responsible government, submit our will to the predictive intelligence and overriding power of science.

“The strategic intent of the State Government in wanting to hold the fiesta was to accelerate the process of reflating the economy of Lagos State by putting money in the hands of our people through the deluge of commercial activities planned to take place during the fiesta. But the imperatives of protecting the lives of our people clearly override all economic and commercial considerations”, she added.

Expressing her profound appreciation to all the corporate sponsors who have so far indicated interest to support this year’s edition of the fiesta, Akinbile-Yusuf said the LASG will not forget their rare demonstration of goodwill towards the administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and, indeed, the people of Lagos State at a challenging time when businesses are battling with limited resources. You will remain our partners for this and similar initiatives that are in the works”.

The Commissioner, therefore, counselled and urged event organisers and owners of event centres in the State with plans to host events in December to seek the guidance of the Lagos State Safety Commission, as well as the Ministry of Health, and enforce strict adherence to all COVID-19 health safety protocols.

Shock As Senator Gbenga Aluko Dies In His Office

By
Adesina Soyooye
-
0
Senator Gbenga Aluko

By Adesina Soyooye

Palpable fears gripped those in the Abuja office of Senator Gbenga Aluko when he slumped and died at work. And in his home State, Ekiti and, especially, Ode, his home town, disbelief and fear reign.

The news hit like claps of thunder when it broke. Aluko, this magazine gathered, slumped on Saturday evening while at work in his Abuja office. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but it was of no use. He died.

Of a rich pedigree, Senator Aluko was the son of renowned Economist, Professor Sam Aluko. He was into business before he veered to politics.

He subsequently ran for a the Senatorial seat, won, and represented his zone, Ekiti South, under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the National Assembly between 1999 and 2003. He was the Senate Minority Leader during the period.

In 2018, Senator Aluko aspired to be the Governor of Ekiti State, this time, under the banner of the All Progressives Cogress, APC, but he did not go beyond the Primary election.

In the upcoming 2022 Governorship election in the State, his zone, Ekiti South, which has not produced a Governor, looked up to him as one of those it could present to succeed Governor Kayode Fayemi. Now, the people are devastated.

The cause of his sudden death is not public yet, but speculations are that it could be heart-related.

He was aged 58 years.

PDP Extolls Jonathan; Says Former President an Ambassador of Peace, National Cohesion

By
The Source
-
0
Goodluck Jonathan

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has hailed and celebrated former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 64th birthday. Earlier, President Muhammadu Buhari had extolled the former President as a rare breed.

In a statement signed by PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbodiyan, the Party  said that “Dr Jonathan’s personal sacrifices in ensuring the unity and stability of our nation, particularly after the 2015 general election, stand him out as a Statesman who put the well being of the nation above personal ambitions.”

The party said it was proud of the Jonathan is playing to ensure peace worldwide.

The statement reads:

“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) celebrates former President Goodluck Jonathan as he marks his 64th birthday.

“The PDP and, indeed, Nigerians, across the divides, are proud of former President Jonathan as an exceptionally patriotic leader and national icon, whose achievements and personal sacrifices towards the unity and stability of our nation remains indelible in the history of our nation.

“Over the years, as Deputy Governor, Vice President, President, African Union (AU) Envoy and Chairman, International Summit Council for Peace in Africa (ISCP-Africa), Dr. Jonathan has continued to distinguish himself as a humble, forthright, selfless and excellent administrator, who puts the interest of the people above every other consideration.

“Dr. Jonathan’s efforts in entrenching democratic tenets of good governance, equity, fairness, justice, rule of law, credible elections, tolerance, mutual respect as well as accountability in governance, stabilized and strengthened the bond of unity among Nigerians during his tenure in office.

“Furthermore, Dr. Jonathan’s landmark achievements including legacy projects and programmes brought unprecedented massive development and empowerment of citizens in all critical sectors, in line with the manifesto of the PDP, leading to our economy being ranked as one of the fastest growing in the world under our party’s watch.

“Dr. Jonathan’s personal sacrifices in ensuring the unity and stability of our nation, particularly after the 2015 general election, stand him out at a statesman who put the wellbeing of the nation above personal ambitions.

“Even outside of office, our party is proud of the role the former President Jonathan is playing in ensuring peace, unity, stability, credible elections and good governance in other parts of the world.

“The PDP joins family members, friends and associates in celebrating this global citizen and we pray God will continue to bless him with many more years in good health and service to our dear nation.”

Jonathan was Nigeria’s President for six years under the PDP. He peacefully and quietly left office in 2015 after he was defeated in a controversial election by President Muhammadu Buhari. He has since become a Global citizen, running his Foundation and being appointed to a number of regional, continent and world roles in pursuit of peace and diplomacy.

He has stayed away from political controversy in Nigeria, since he left office, preferring to play the role of a Statesman.

Ekiti Guber: Fayemi’s Successor Must Come From South Senatorial District – APC Chieftain

By
The Source
-
0
Bamidele Faparusi

By Ayodele Oni

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ekiti state, Mr Bamidele Faparusi, has warned the leadership of the party to adhere to the principle of zoning arrangement in the State.

Mr Faparusi, a serving Commissioner in the state cautioned that any attempt to pick the Governorship candidate of APC from any other zone, apart from the South would spell doom for the party during next year’s Governorship election.

There has been mounting agitation from the southern senatorial district of the state that it should be allowed to produce a successor of incumbent Governor Kayode Fayemi next year.

From available record since its creation in 1996, only the North and Central Senatorial Districts have been producing governor’s for Ekiti state.

The first civilian Governor, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, his successor, Mr Ayo Fayose are from Central zone, while Former Governor Segun Oni and incumbent Governor Kayode Fayemi are from the north, leaving the south with nothing.

Faparusi, who spoke during an interview in Ado Ekiti, declared that any political party that jettisoned the current Ekiti South agitation is not ready to win the 2022 Governorship Election.

Faparusi, a serving Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities in Ekiti State and a former member of the House of Representatives, described Ekiti South agitation as not only popular, but a potent weapon to prosecute the all-important election slated for June 18, 2022, by any “serious political party.”

He urged APC stakeholders to treat the Ekiti South agitation with all seriousness it deserves, in order to make the task of retaining power in Ekiti less cumbersome.

According to him, stakeholders from the Southern part of the state would resist any real or imagined moves by an individual or group to subjugate the voices of the people of Ekiti South and render them irrelevant or inconsequential in the Ekiti political equation.

“Two Senatorial zones have been exchanging the batons of leadership since 1999, this to us in Ekiti South is unjust, unfair and sinful.”

The APC stalwart maintained that it would be a costly mistake for the APC to pick its candidate outside of Ekiti South Senatorial District.

“All political indices and permutations are in favour of the south agitation since the district, has not produced a governor since the creation of Ekiti some 25 years ago and return to Democratic rule in 1999.”

He also dismissed rumour flying around that governor Kayode Fayemi has anointed one of his aides as the APC flagbearer.

“Governor Fayemi has not endorsed anyone. I only heard it like a rumour, just like it has been flying around and I regarded such as a gutter and dustbin politics.

“To me, those laying claim to that is playing gutter and dustbin politics. They are lightweight politicians like someone had earlier said.

“They want to carry the Governor’s favour and mislead our leaders that they have the support of the Governor.

“I am an insider in this government and one of the critical stakeholders. There was nowhere where it was discussed that a person should be endorsed and if the governor would do that, such person must be from the South.

“My thought is not different from what Ekiti people are saying on the streets that there is a power imbalance in our state. The central had served for 11 years, while the North had served 11 years, leaving the South in the lurch.

“This issue is a matter of equity, fairness and justice. The political parties must ensure that they embrace zoning.

“The electorate and average voters on the streets said they prefer a candidate from the South in 2022, the noise was becoming deafening for those who care to listen.

“It is going to be in the best interest that the candidates from parties are picked from that zone. It would be a costly mistake if my party, APC, should do otherwise.

“I am still very confident that the stakeholders will look towards the South and get a viable candidate from that zone that can deliver for our party.

“My agenda is that of Ekiti people. Another agenda is that the APC must win the coming election. We don’t want to pick our candidate by error.

“We can’t afford to lose because Governor Fayemi has done a lot of work in the last three years to put Ekiti back on track.

“The best thing for APC is to align with the public opinion so that we won’t be swimming against the tide. Ekiti APC is one, though you may have groups and interests and there are mechanisms through which the party can use to handle such.”

Former Super Eagles Handler, Bonfrere Jo, Seeks Return, As National Team Coach

By
Akinwale Kasali
-
0
Bonfrere Jo

By Akinwale Kasali

With uncertainty surrounding the future of Super Eagles Franco-German Coach, Gernot Rohr, former National Team handler, Johannes Bonfrere, has shown interest in returning to the Super Eagles fold.

The Dutch tactician led the Super Eagles to a second place finish at the Ghana/ Nigeria African Cup of Nations Championship in 2000, and was relieved of his duty after the Super Eagles lost a World Cup Qualifying Match to Sierra Leone in Freetown by 1-0.

Bonfrere, who was assistant to former Super Eagles Coach, Clemens Westerhof, before guiding the Under-23 Olympic Dream Team to Atlanta 1996 victory, said that he was ready to take over the Job as the National Team Coach if given the opportunity by the Amaju Melvin Pinnick led Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.

It would be recalled that Bonfrere had, earlier, signified interest in the job shortly after Sunday Oliseh resigned as the Super Eagles job in 2016. The Dutch had written a letter signifying that he was ‘the right man to return Nigeria to the summit of African football. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) ignored him.

He has, however, dispatched another letter to Nigeria, stating that he has the magic wand to turn things around.

“I can come on a rescue mission to resurrect the Super Eagles,” it was stated in the latter, which allegedly emanated from Jo Bonfrere.

Bonfrere boasts that 20 years after leaving the saddle as Super Eagles Coach, no Coach has achieved more than him in the National team.

“I will be happy to have Daniel Amokachi or Emmanuel Amuneke to be part of my technical crew,” he said. “I will bring licensed and experienced coaches in addition to the mentioned names to be part of the team to train the players in their movement, fitness, positions and abilities. After this is executed, the whole of Nigeria will be watching the national team play while drinking champagne because it is guaranteed that Nigeria is winning the match.”

Bonfrere stated that the current Super Eagles team has no effective formation, and the players don’t understand themselves.

“The players can’t hold the ball to themselves for up to three seconds. I am not trying to castigate my colleague (Gernot Rohr), but his knowledge needs to be upgraded to the new modern football. In this era, the Super Eagles have to have a pattern. When I was the coach, it is guaranteed my players score a goal and more with respect to the kind of formation and pattern I use.

“There was no such thing as a tough team for Nigeria then. Rather, it was Nigeria who was the tough team, and I remember in 2002 Ghana versus Nigeria everyone could see the impact. Also, when Senegal was leading Nigeria by a goal, I brought in Julius Aghahowa and we were able to turn the scoreline against Senegal. In the U-23 national team, we played against and won teams who Nigeria Super Eagles today see as threats like Egypt, Senegal, Cameroon, etc.

“It was so embarrassing to see Central Africa Republic, a country that doesn’t have its own stadium, to come to Nigeria and win the Super Eagles. The kind of pattern the coach use matters a lot.

“For instance, in the last game against Cape Verde, the Super Eagles played the match like they were away. With the quality players present on that day for Nigeria, it was so sad the coach could not make good use of them,” Bonfrere stated.

Davido Shames Critics, Donates N250m To Orphanages

By
The Source
-
0

By Adesina Soyooye

Music superstar, David Adeleke, popular as Davido, is in a world of his own. He is in a class of his own. And he is the king of that class. In this class he pulls stunts, and gets away with them.

Yet, he is well grounded.

Wise. Intelligent. Deep.

Nothing compares with the “stunt” he pulled a few days ago which has since taken over the Social Media space. It is trending in both conventional and non-conventional mediums.

A couple of days to his 28th birthday, he asked his friends, associates, admirers, those whose lives he has touched with his music to donate to him, the sum of one million Naira each. There were speculations over what the donation would be for.

While some said it was a birthday gift to him, others said the star said he wanted to use the donation to clear his car, a Rolls Royce, from the wharf. Yet, there were those who said he was broke, and now begging for money. They taunted him. They said his lifestyle has put him in trouble.

Question was: Is it possible for Davido to be broke? The answer, naturally, is no. He comes from a rich family. A wealthy family. Top on the list is his father, Deji, a multi-billionaire with interests in “this and that”, yet, understated and without airs. And, even then, in his own right, Davido is a multi-millionaire. He has made so much money from music and endorsements, and much more.. He is, also, a Director in his father’s company.

Anyway, his recent “stunt” worked for him. Within hours, Davido raked in millions of Naira. Within two days, he raked in a whopping N200m. Companies, Industrialists, Businessmen, celebrities flooded the account he opened -Wema Bank- with funds.

On Saturday, November 20, an overwhelmed and grateful Davido pulled another surprise. When he asked for donations to him, he said, he took it as a joke. But the response overwhelmed him.

Thanking all those who responded, he said he has decided to give the N200m away. To that, he added his own personal donation of N50m, making it a total of N250m. The beneficiaries  are Orphanages across the country, and Paroche Foundation.

To kickstart its disbursement and, for transparency, he emphasised, Davido immediately, set up a five- member Committee, including three Professors.

The members are:

*Mrs Titi Adebayo – Chairperson.

*Professor Jonathan Nwosu, Secretary.

*Professor Yahaya Joel Asabe.

*Pastor (Dr) Oyalabu

*Professor Uloma Onuoha.

In a video recording, he admitted that he is under pressure, from some people  to keep the money. But he said, many people needed the money more than he did.

He said: “A lot of people have called me saying it’s your money, keep it, don’t listen to what people are saying. But not to be corky, the money is a lot.

“I won’t say I don’t need it. I think there are more people that need it more than me. Right now, we are at about N201m. So, I have decided to donate all the money out in Nigeria, and apart from the N201m, I will add N50m from my own money.”

By doing this, Davido has shut-up critics who said he was broke. He has, also, asked copy-cats, who have in the past two days, started asking for donations, just like he did, to get serious.

Music stars, Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct PSquare, in settling their five- year old feud asked for donations for their 40th birthday. And so did Actor Yul Edochie who asked for donations for his proposed Presidential ambition. He allegedly said “Davido has shown it can be done.”

It is not known, however, if any of them has received a kobo, so far.

Definitely, Davido is in a class of his own.

Olu Jacob, Nigeria’s Favorite Actor, Has Dementia – Wife

By
Adesina Soyooye
-
0
Olu Jacobs and His Wife

By Adesina Soyooye

It was difficult for Olu Jacob’s lovely wife, the accomplished Joke Silver,  to say. But a woman of courage, she did, if only to put a stop to the rumors that her husband is dead.

On more than a couple of times, it had been rumored that the versatile, veteran actor had died. Each time, it was debunked. Yet, it never stopped it.

Apparently, to put a stop to it, his wife and colleague-actor, stepped out with him a few days ago to a function. She has just followed that up with an interview she granted Jide Jidonwo, a media personality.

She revealed that her husband is suffering from Dementia. And, it had been like that for about two years. As expected, it is not only hard on the family, she said, it is also hard, for him.

Dementia is a medical condition, associated with memory loss. A patient is not, usually, aware of his/her environment, most times.

Mrs Jacobs says she misses the old days.

Sterling Bank Vs Kogi: No End To Controversial N20bn Bailout Fund

By
Bayo Bernard
-
0

By Fola James

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has received the disputed N19.3 billion said to have been deposited by the Kogi state government in a secret account with Sterling Bank Plc. The Governor Yahaya Bello-led bank had denied having any funds deposited with the commercial bank.

Recall that EFCC, had in September, asked a federal high court in Lagos to freeze the account in which the funds, said to be part of the bail out from the federal government to the state, was lodged.

The anti-graft commission, had also, last month asked the same court presided over by Chukwujekwe Aneke to unfreeze the account for Sterling Bank to be able to return the funds to the CBN.

Justice Aneke, in October, vacated the order of forfeiture he earlier placed on the N20 billion bailout funds, which has now make it possible for Sterling Bank to return the fund to CBN.

According to statement issued in Abuja by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, the commission said the apex bank has acknowledge the receipt of the funds, adding that the development has put paid to the controversy on whether such funds actually exist.

The Kogi state government had after the EFCC went to court, denied that it had such humungous fund lodged in any account, threatening to drag the anti-graft agency to court.

EFCC, however, said in the statement that the ”smear campaign of misinformation and unconscionable denials by the Kogi State government that no fund was recovered from its bailout account, has become futile after the fund was returned to the CBN by the commercial bank.

The commission said the state could no longer deny the source of the fund that has now been returned to the apex bank.

In a letter referenced, DFD/DIR/CON/EXT/01/099 and dated November 9, 2021 and addressed to the Executive Chairman, EFCC, Mr Bawa, reads,  the CBN said “We refer to your letter dated November 5, 2021 with Ref. No: CR:3000/EFCC/LS/CMU/REC-STE/VOL.4/047 on the above subject and wish to confirm the details of the receipt of the amount as stated below: Bank: Sterling Bank Plc; Amount: N19, 333, 333,333.36; Date of receipt: 04 November, 2021.”

Meanwhile, the Kogi state government has swiftly reacted to the matter, describing the action of the anti-graft agency as a ‘mischief’ and an “attempt to desperately wriggle out of a bad case with another mischief aimed, again, at misleading Nigerians.”

The Kogi State Government has reacted to a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that said that the hidden Kogi salary bail-out funds have been returned to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The Kogi State Government called the statement an “attempt to desperately wriggle out of a bad case with another mischief aimed, again, at misleading Nigerians.”

The statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo said the EFCC “had not said anything different from what had been said so far on the controversial N20bn bail-out fund, the EFCC had finally exposed the fact that it had been pursuing a political agenda all along.”

The Kogi government “would prepare a comprehensive response to the latest of the desperate moves by the Commission to save its face in view of its obvious goof and unethical conduct in the matter in dispute.

“The press statement by the Commission is a malicious attempt to rope the state into a matter that ordinarily has nothing to do with our dear state.

“We maintain the unassailable truth that the Kogi State Government did not operate such account with the bank as affirmed in a letter by the bank. We sympathize with the EFCC as it has been a herculean task to cover the initial misinformation and deliberate deceit by the Commission. Kogites and indeed, Nigerians should rest assured that we will get to the root of this matter,” the state government said.

1...2,2772,2782,279...2,993Page 2,278 of 2,993