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  • Paris 2024: Nigeria’s Canoeing hopes dashed as Bello and Otuedo crash out

    Paris 2024: Nigeria’s Canoeing hopes dashed as Bello and Otuedo crash out

    Nigeria’s canoeing duo, Ayomide Powei Bello and Beauty Akinaere Otuedo, saw their Olympic dreams cut short on Thursday, August 8, 2024, after failing to advance to the semifinals of the women’s Canoe Single 200m event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

     

    Bello finished sixth in the second quarterfinal with a time of 49.24s, while Otuedo came in eighth in the third heat, clocking 1:01.82. Unfortunately, their times were not enough to secure a spot in the next round, bringing an end to their Olympic campaign without a medal.

     

    Meanwhile, Team Nigeria’s quest for a medal continues with Rafiatu Lawal set to begin her weightlifting campaign in the afternoon session, seeking to win the country’s first medal at the Paris Olympics.”

  • Ex- Atiku spokesman, Daniel Bwala knocks EFCC for giving Bello preferential treatment

    Ex- Atiku spokesman, Daniel Bwala knocks EFCC for giving Bello preferential treatment

    Former spokesman to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar the presidential candidate of the  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Daniel Bwala has knocked , EFCC, for giving certain privileges to former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, while denying same to crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, who was recently convicted and sentenced for publicly abusing the Naira.

    Bwala, a legal practitioner faulted the EFCC while accusing them of disregarding the rule of law, describing the recent press conference by the commission’s chairman, Ola Olukayode as a “media trial”.

    It would be recalled that the anti-graft agency had accused Bello of allegedly misappropriating the sum of N80 billion and other allegations.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that  EFCC boss, during a media briefing on Tuesday, vowed to resign if he failed to prosecute Bello, whom he accused of evading arrest, detention and prosecution.

    Speaking on  ARISE TV morning show,  Bwala described the press conference as a “drama skit”, saying that the commission’s boss was conducting public discussions akin to a courtroom trial which was indirectly a way of giving Bello a chance to escape.

    “What happened was like a prosecutor in court doing his opening address in the view of prosecuting the matter. And who was the judge yesterday? it was the pressmen.

    “That same privilege, Yahaya Bello does not have to also state his own case. So, we can call it a complete trial by the media.

    “This is one of the many reasons why people tend to ask the question, is the commission actually intending to prosecute, or is the commission indirectly giving an opportunity for the accused to escape?” he queried.

  • JUST IN: DSS nabs Bello Bodejo, Miyetti Allah leader

    JUST IN: DSS nabs Bello Bodejo, Miyetti Allah leader

    Operatives of the Department of State Services have nabbed the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, over the creation of a vigilante group in Nasarawa State.

    Bodejo was arrested on Tuesday at the Miyetti Allah’s Head Office, Tundun Maliya Cattle Market, Kilometre 22, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Tundun-Wada, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

    The DSS operatives alongside some soldiers of the Nigerian Army, were said to have stormed the Miyetti Allah’s Head Office close to Goshen Church, at about 3:40 pm on Tuesday, as they drove off after arresting Bodejo at the gate.

    A DSS revealed that Bodejo was arrested over fears that the creation of the Nomad’s Vigilante Group could cause violence across the country.

    He added that the group was not registered with the DSS, the police, or any other security agency, hence it is not recognised by the Federal Government.

    The source said, “Our (DSS) operatives and soldiers of the Nigerian Army stormed the Miyetti Allah’s Head Office in Nasarawa this afternoon, and we’ve arrested their National President, Bello Bodejo, for creating a vigilante group that is not recognised by the government.

    “The creation of that nomad’s vigilante group could cause violence in the country. The group was not registered with the DSS, the police, or any other security agency, and the group is not recognised by the Federal Government.”

    When contacted over the development, the DSS’ spokesperson, Dr Peter Afunanya, did not respond to phone calls and text messages by our correspondent.

    Meanwhile, following the creation of the vigilante group, Bodejo had emphasised that the volunteer vigilantes would strictly adhere to the country’s existing laws during their operations.

    During the inauguration in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Bodejo urged the volunteer vigilantes to work in collaboration with the Police, Army, and other security agencies to ensure a more comprehensive approach to security across the 13 local councils of Nasarawa.

  • Yahaya Bello appoints Anaje as Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, deposes 3 traditional rulers

    Yahaya Bello appoints Anaje as Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, deposes 3 traditional rulers

    Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Monday appointed Alhaji Ahmed Tijani-Anaje, who is the Ohi of Okenwe, as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland even as he deposed three traditional rulers of the state.

    He also appointed Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo-Kabir as the Maigari of Lokoja.

    The governor made the pronouncements in an address on Monday in Government House, Lokoja.

    Tijani-Anaje replaces late Ohinoyi Dr Ado Ibrahim, who died on Oct. 29, 2023 at 94 due to protracted illness.

    Gambo-Kabir replaces late Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Muhammad Kabir Maikarfi III, who died on Sept. 28, 2022 at age of 80.

    The governor also appointed Alhaji Dauda Isah as the Maiyaki of Kupa in Lokoja, Lokoja Local Government Area.

    He said that government had to come up with the appointments after due intervention to resolve the lingering controversies that have characterised the selection process for the three vacant stools in the state.

    Bello also announced the removal of three traditional rulers and suspension of others.

    “Having followed through our Traditional and Chieftaincy Laws, Rules and Regulations and all the due processes, we have come to the following resolutions:

    “His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isah-Koto, the Ohimege-Igu Koton-Karfe, who is also the Chairman, Lokoja/ Kogi Local Government Area

    Traditional Council, is hereby removed and to be deposed to, Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State.

    “His Royal Highness, Sam Bola Ojoa, the Olu Magongo of Magongo is removed and to be deposed to Salka, Magama Local Government Area of Niger State.

    “His Royal Highness, Samuel Adayi Onimisi, the Obobanyi of Emani, is removed and to be deposed to Doko, Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State.

    “Similarly, on decision of the title “Obobanyi of Ihima” which reads on the promotion letter, upgrading the stool to first class status, was done without cognisance to the fact that the title; “Obobanyi of Ihima” is a subject of litigation and the court of law is yet to arrive at the possible final decision.

    “As such, the government has, however, received several petitions, calling attention to the need to revert and maintain status quo, until the court of law decides.

    “To this end, the stool is hereby reverted to “Obobanyi of Emani” as the present occupant remains deposed.

    “Also, His Royal Highness, Boniface Musa, the Onu-Ife in Omala Local Government is to be suspended indefinitely,’’ the governor said.

    He appointed Malam Saidu Akawo Salihu as the Ohimege-igu Koton-Karfe and to be turbaned immediately to avoid a vacuum.

    He added that the appointment followed the selection decision of the Odaki Ruling House dated April 27, 2012 and endorsed by the Lokoja/Kogi Local Government Area Traditional Council, dated May 14, 2012.

    “Finally, going by the high court judgment of 1998 which gave full recognition to Ododo as bonafide child of Ita’Azi, the father of Ebira land and Uhuodo as a distinct district in Ebira land with equal rights as others.

    “Therefore, the stool of Ohi of Uhuodo is hereby created and processes for the occupation of the stool to commence with immediate effect,’’ he said.

    The unveiling of HRH Dr Ahmad Tijani-Anaje, as the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, settled the dust raised by 70 contestants, who jostled for the stool shortly after the demise of Dr Ado Ibrahim.

    Tijani-Anaje was among the lucky seven left standing after a screening committee finished its assignment and submitted the list to the governor.

    Among them is former Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Philip Salawu; former Clerk of the National Assembly, Barrister Ataba Sani Omolori; and Gen. Yusuf Abubakar Amuda.

    Others are Mr Momoh Shaibu, Prof. Ibrahim Onuwe Abdulmalik and Mr Ahmed Momoh Jimoh.

    NAN

  • Court orders Yahaya Bello to pay N500m to Ajaka

    Court orders Yahaya Bello to pay N500m to Ajaka

    A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to pay the sum of N500 million to the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Murtala Ajaka, for violating his fundamental rights.

    In his decision, Justice Inyang Ekwo also ordered Bello to publicly apologize to Ajaka “for the gross and unwarranted violation” of his rights.

    Justice Ekwo equally issued an order requiring the security agencies and their heads to ensure Ajaka’s safety.

    The judge further made “an order of injunction, restraining the security agencies from arresting/abducting, detaining and/or further harassing, intimidating, shooting/threatening the applicant’s life and properties”.

    According to NAN, Ajaka sought judicial protection against Bello in an originating motion marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/952/2023, filed on July 11 by his lawyer, S.E. Aruwa, SAN.

    The Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police, Kogi State Commissioner of Police, the Department of State Service (DSS), and the Director General of the DSS were joined in the suit as respondents.

    Other respondents are the Director of the DSS Command in Kogi, the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, and the Chief of Naval Staff.

  • BREAKING: Kogi gov, Yahaya Bello sacks aide, gives no reason

    BREAKING: Kogi gov, Yahaya Bello sacks aide, gives no reason

    Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Monday announced the sacking of his Special Adviser (SA) on Stakeholders Relations, Mr Anthony Ogah.

    The sack is contained in a statement issued in Lokoja by Mrs Folashade Arike-Ayoade, Secretary to the Government of Kogi.

    The government said that the sack takes effect from Sunday.

    ”Gov. Bello has issued a directive for the immediate dismissal of Ogah, who served as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Stakeholders Relations.

    “The termination of  Ogah as the special adviser to the governor is effective from Sept. 24.

    *Gov Bello extends his best wishes to Ogah in his future endeavors, ” the state government said.

    No reason was given for Ogah’s dismissal.

    He was instructed to “promptly hand over his identity card and any other government property or documents in his possession to the Permanent Secretary, Administration, in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the state.”

  • Kogi’s deputy governor, 7 others withdraw from guber race as Gov. Bello unveils his anointed

    Kogi’s deputy governor, 7 others withdraw from guber race as Gov. Bello unveils his anointed

    Friday’s governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi took a dramatic turn on Thursday as the deputy governor, Mr Edward Onoja, stepped down for the state’s Auditor-General, Ahmed Usman-Ododo.

    Seven other aspirants, including a former Commissioner for Finance, Mr David Adebanji-Jimoh, Asiwaju Ashiru Idris and Mr Okala Yakubu, also stepped down following Usman-Ododo’s endorsement by Gov. Yahaya Bello.

    Others still are Mr Abdulkareem Asuku, Chief of Staff to Gov. Bello and the state’s Accountant-General, Mr Momoh Jibrin.

    Eight aspirants voluntarily withdrew from the race at a meeting held at the party’s secretariat in Lokoja on Thursday and presided over by Gov. Bello.

    Chairman of the primary election committee, Gov. Mohammed Bello-Matawale of Zamfara confirmed the development after Thursday’s meeting.

    “All other aspirants who have not withdrawn from the race are free to participate in Friday’s direct primary election to be held across the state.

    “The gentlemanly agreement was reached and announced at a stakeholders meeting of the party held on Thursday in Lokoja,’’ he said.

    Matawalle said Gov. Bello, who hosted the meeting, unveiled his anointed candidate in the person of Usman-Ododo.

    While announcing his withdrawal from the race, Onoja thanked his leader, Gov Bello and all his supporters for their love and prayers.

    Onoja enjoined his supporters to allow love, patience and perseverance to lead at Friday’s primary election and at the Nov. 11 governorship election in the state.

  • Declare state of national disaster on Kogi – Bello tells Buhari

    Declare state of national disaster on Kogi – Bello tells Buhari

    Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to declare Kogi a State of National Disaster, following the ravaging effect of flood in the state and environs.

    Bello made the appeal to President Buhari in his Independence Day address on Saturday in Lokoja, stressing that a lasting solution must be proffered to the yearly menace

    Bello said that such an emergency declaration would help to unlock the nation’s latent capabilities to respond more aggressively with more men, money and materials to the harrowing situation.

    “The President may wish to recall that he made such a declaration in response to the 2018 flooding – and the floods this year are projected to be much worse than anything we saw in 2018.

    “Thus, while thanking His Excellency for what the Federal agencies are already doing, I implore him to give us the help our people so desperately need at this time,” Bello said.

    Bello said the natural disaster had affected the nine local government areas of the state which were along the Rivers Niger and Benue, namely, Lokoja, Kogi-Koto, Ajaokuta, Ofu, Igalamela-Odolu, Bassa, Idah, Ibaji and Omala.

    He also noted that Ibaji LGA was almost 100 per cent under water, while the rest ranged from 30 per cent up and other inland LGAs also had some degree of flooding from smaller rivers and tributaries.

    While he acknowledged that the state had a serious and humanitarian tragedy to attend to, the governor assured every person, family and community who had been affected that they were not alone and that help was around the corner.

    He stated that even before the flood, his government had activated its early response systems to make sure that succour reached those affected in a timely manner.

    He narrated that flooding in Kogi happened annually which unfortunately the people had gotten used to the ritual of devastation followed by inadequate palliatives, if any.

    “As a leader, it is clear to me that I must make an attempt to break this vicious cycle, if not for all, then for as many victims as I can and I am making proposals for permanent solutions,” Bello added.

    Reeling out the numerous efforts which according to him have yielded varying degrees of success, he revealed that the most common sense and humane option left now is to clear human habitations and businesses from the banks of the Rivers Niger and Benue where possible.

    He added that his government would embark on clearing the lowlands along the entire flood-plains in the flood endemic LGAs which would allow the rivers unimpeded flow during their annual flooding.

    “In Lokoja, road shoulders along the banks of the River Niger from the entrance of the city in Natako will be widened to establish a sufficient buffer zone between the city and the river.

    “Ganaja junction to Ganaja Village road has also been recently re-awarded to a more efficient contractor and we will see to it that when work commences, efforts will be made to raise the road above the water levels mentioned,” he said.

    The governor also noted that lowland communities affected by the planned clearance would be relocated to higher grounds and structures which fall into the designated work areas would have to make way.

    Bello, however, assured that the government would ensure proper resettlement and rehabilitation of those who would be affected.

    He added that despite the huge burdens it would place of the already strained government’s resources would be money well-spent if it brought peace of mind to the people.

    He, however, noted that although such decision would have its own effects, but anything was preferable to the annual loss of lives and livelihood while assuring that his administration would continue to work for the wellbeing of the people and posterity in the state. (

  • Few hours to APC convention, Buhari meets aggrieved Yahaya Bello in Aso Rock

    Few hours to APC convention, Buhari meets aggrieved Yahaya Bello in Aso Rock

    President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the Governor of Kogi State and presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Yahaya Bello.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls Yaya Bello stormed out of Aso Rock meeting threatening to address a world press conference on the convention.

    The meeting is holding at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    The Kogi state governor is among the 23 presidential aspirants of the APC cleared to contest for the primary of the party.
    Although the APC governors from the north have resolved that power should shift to the south, Governor Bello has disassociated himself from the resolution.

    The agenda of the meeting between the president and the governor was not made known, but there is an insinuation that Bello may discuss his decision on whether he will step down or not with the president.

  • Niger Governor Bello, VP Osinbajo in close door meeting in Minna

    Niger Governor Bello, VP Osinbajo in close door meeting in Minna

    Nigeria’s vice President Yemi Osinbajo visited Minna the Niger State capital on Friday to hold a close door meeting with Niger state Governor Abubakar Bello,

    Bello received the Vice president at the Presidential suite and the close door meeting also held at the same place.

    It was gathered that the meeting lasted for 3 hours.

    Meanwhile details of the meeting wasn’t revealed as neither the Vice president nor Bello mentioned anything discussed to the press.

    However, findings show that it’s not unconnected to the forthcoming general elecxtions where the vice president is an aspirant.

    He was later accompanied by the governor and other All Progressives Congress’ executives in the state to the airport for an onward journey back to Abuja.

    It was earlier reported some presidential aspirants have started purchasing their 100 million nomination forms in APC but the VP is yet to do so .