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Beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) have alleged fraudulent withdrawal and nonpayment of their benefits totalling about N1.9 billion. The affected personnel also alleged that the monies were deducted from trainees and beneficiaries of the programme under the office of the Department of Reintegration. Reacting to the development, the Special Assistant, Media at the Amnesty Office, Freston Akpor, said the allegations were frivolous and a smear campaign against the interim administrator of PAP. In a statement signed by the convener of the group of aggrieved beneficiaries, Michael Jonathan, on Wednesday, the beneficiaries under the name of…
A group of successful Nigerians in diaspora known as Igala United Kingdom Political Consultative Forum (IUPCF) has endorsed the mandate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka ahead of the November 2023 Kogi State Gubernatorial Election. According to a statement circulated by Samuel Promise Akwu, the Secretary of the forum the decision was reached at the end of a virtual conference held on the 6th of August 2023. Alhaji Muritala Ajaka was present at the conference. According to the statement: “This conference marked a significant juncture of rigorous deliberation, primarily centered on the SDP governorship candidate’s…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governors have warned the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Government of Nigeria on the dangers of going to war in Niger Republic. The opposition party leaders, who rose from a meeting in Abuja on Saturday, said it was risky deploying troops to the Republic in a bid to restore democracy after the recent military coup in the country. They urged the FG, to instead, use dialogue to resolve the political impasse in the country. The stakeholders meeting had in attendance governors elected on the platform of the party, the presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar…
Acting on intelligence report, a Private Security Contractor engaged by NNPC Ltd., Messrs. Tantita Security Services, has intercepted a suspicious Vessel with a Cargo of Crude oil on board on July 7, 2023. According to a release by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Garba Deen Muhammad the Vessel, MT TURA II (IMO number: 6620462), owned by a Nigerian Registered Company, HOLAB MARITIME SERVICES LIMITED with Registration Number RC813311, was heading to Cameroun with the Cargo on board when it was apprehended at an offshore location (Latitude: 5.8197194477543235°, Longitude: 4.789002723991871°), with the Captain and Crew members on…
It takes an Eagle’s eyes to observe his political grandeur from a comfortable distance yet his countenance remains unassuming, mystically calculated but admirably focused. In the yesteryear, when stones were hurled at his personality in his bid to better the prospects of Kogi state by venturing into politics, he remained unperturbed and showcased the rarest spirit of patriotism by preaching the virtues of patience hinting that “it is not the end of the road”. Alhaji Jibrin Isah (Echocho) is a man after God’s own heart. His perception about humanity paints a positive disposition of a mere mortal jostling for perfection…
A Frontline APC Chieftain in Kogi State, Dr. Alih Ajuh has felicitated Hon. Abdullahi Halims on his emergence as the Deputy Majority Leader in the House of Representatives. Ajuh stated that Hon. Halims endearing legislative antecedents over the years will drive his quest to make the Green Chambers deliver more for Nigerians. In a statement issued to journalists, Dr. Ajuh expressed confidence in the ability of Halims as an experienced law maker to leverage on his wealth of experiences in both public and private engagements over the years to use his new role to deliver the much needed…
The Lawmaker representing Kogi East in the Red Chamber, Alhaji Jibrin Isah (Echocho) has donated high-powered solar panel lights to some communities in Igala kingdom. The highly sophisticated solar lights packaged with a long lasting fluorescent bulb illuminating span is aimed at providing a good measure of visibility assistance to security agents and local vigilantes thereby preventing criminal activities carried out by men of the underworld especially at night. One of the recipient of the Solar Lights in Abejukolo-Ife, Omala Local Government Area of Kogi state, Comrade Jerry Ochada said the intervention by Senator Echocho is a nice development. Ochada…
The Patriotic Lords Initiative for Justice (PLIJ ) has cautioned imposters and criminals from dragging the name of the association in pursuit of nefarious activities or face legal actions. The Non Governmental Organization which is duly registered under the CAC Acts says they will not hesitate to seek legal redress in the appropriate courts of law and jurisdiction should the reputable organization be defamed without any proven evidence. PLIJ further warned journalists to always confirm the authenticity of their stories from the appropriate channels before publication to avoid fake reportage which is highly unprofessional. The organization further cautioned the general…
A sociocultural interest group, Udama’Amoma Igala Club has advised the Igala Nation to support the emergence of their kinsman in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. The task was given by the Leader of the forum, Comrade Moses Onuche at the end of a closed door meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria. Addressing journalists at the end of the session, Onuche hinted that it is politically obvious that the Igalas are the best hands to steer the fortunes of Kogi state to a lofty height. He further highlighted some notable developments attracted to the state during the tenures of Prince…
The World Bank Country Director, Shubham Chaudhuri, said Nigeria has no options but to borrow to finance its 2023 budget deficit. Chaudhuri disclosed this during an interview with Channels Television on Saturday. The World Bank Director was reacting to its $800 million concessionary loan offered to Nigeria. There have been heavy criticisms from Nigerians and stakeholders concerning the $800 million loan from the world bank amid the country’s rising debt profile hovering around N77 trillion with the addition of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Ways and Means loan. However, Chaudhuri explained that Nigeria has no alternative but to borrow to…