Breaking: Tribunal dismisses Faleke’s petition against Gov. Bello’s election

The Kogi State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on Monday ruled that Hon. James Faleke has no locus stand to file any petition against the election of Yahaya Bello as Governor of Kogi State.
The Tribunal, therefore, dismissed Faleke’s petition against Bello.
Faleke, the running mate of the initial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Abubakar Audu, had gone to the Tribunal seeking his declaration as the valid candidate of the party for the election and his declaration as Governor.
Faleke said with the death of Audu on the day the results of the initial election was being announced, he should have stepped into the shoes of Audu.

Source: TheEagleOnline

FG Releases Financial Reports On Looted Funds

 

The Federal Government on Saturday disclosed that it  made cash recoveries totalling N78,325,354,631.82 ; $185,119,584.61 ; £3,508,355.46 and €11,250 from May 29, 2015 to May 25, 2016.
In a statement in Lagos, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed that Recoveries Under Interim Forfeiture (cash and assets) during the period totalled N126,563,481,095.43 ; $9,090,243,920.15 ; £2,484,447.55 and €303,399.17 .
According to the statement, which is based on the interim report on the financial and assets recoveries made by the various government agencies from 29 May 2015 to 25 May 2016, the Funds awaiting return from foreign jurisdictions total $321,316,726.1 ; £6,900,000 and €11,826.11 .
It showed that Non-Cash Recoveries (Farmlands, Plots of Land, Uncompleted Buildings, Completed Buildings, Vehicles and Maritime Vessels) during the period total 239.

Source: Leadership

List of Nigerian Treasury Looters. Add Your Own

As the president is set to announce the amount of loots recovered and their respective looters on 29th of May, there are some names that are already making the round:

Add your own below:

CBN Approves N20 Billion Bailout For Kogi

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has approved N20 billion as bailout for the Kogi Government.
The state governor, Yahaya Bello, announced this on Sunday in Lokoja while addressing a rally held by organised labour to mark this year’s May Day celebration.
Mr. Bello explained that the N20 billion was the first tranche of the N50 billion applied for to clear salary arrears of the state and local government workers.
He blamed the delay in the release of the fund on the last administration, saying that the application submitted by his predecessor was shoddily done and fraught with irregularities.
“We had to start from scratch. We are glad to announce that our efforts have paid off. This week, we received approval to draw down on the first tranche of our Bailout Funds from the Federal Government.

Source: Premium Times

Why I’m Contesting Kogi Gov Election Outcome — Wada

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Idris Wada, has said he is not seeking to inherit the votes of Prince Abubakar Audu, the late All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate in the November 21, 2015 governorship election.

Wada said rather, he was contesting the results of the governorship election because of alleged irregularities, noting that it was unfortunate that the APC flag-bearer, Audu, died. Wada made the assertion while adopting his petition before the Kogi Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Abuja.

Under cross examination by counsel to Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Governor Yahaya Bello and APC, Wada said though he was deeply saddened by the death of his long time friend, he was of the opinion that Audu’s votes were voided by his death and could not be inherited by anyone.

In a related development, a forensic analyst, Mr. Samuel Oduntan, also testified before the tribunal, saying he was the leader of the team that carried out forensic examination of the election documents and that they discovered various irregularities.

 

Credit: Vanguard

Clear Conscience Fears No Evil!, Kogi APC Chairman Replies Yahaya Bello

Recent events in the state as it concerns the reactions of the state governor and his men over the All Progressives Congress, APC, state executives’ meeting which was recently held expressing discontent over the administration of Alhaji Yahaya Bello has vindicated me.

Nobody from the governor’s camp had objectively countered our position, and the claim by Alhaji Yahaya Bello that I am fighting him because of his acclaimed brother Alhaji Momoh Jimoh Lawal who was removed as speaker of the state assembly is not only laughable but ridiculous, his claim had further proved that he, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has been fuelling the state house of Assembly quagmire.

The fact remains that the speaker was never impeached or removed because five (5) can never be greater than fifteen (15). It is ridiculous that after the National Assembly’s decision to take over Kogi State House of Assembly that he still claims the speaker was removed, this is impunity at its peak. If I may have to fight him, I would have done so as at when he openly worked against the re-election of his own party men including Senator Mohammed Salami Ohiare and Hon Abdullahi Bello to support the PDP, but I never did because I am not a leader who believes in ethnic and clanish sentiments.

Alhaji Yahaya Bello claims to be running an all inclusive government when members of his own political party APC who worked tirelessly for the victory he is enjoying today are not involved in the act of governance. He claims to be running a unity Government when the votes that brought you into lugard house was won by APC and not that of UNITY PARTY.

– Alhaji Haddy Ametuo,

Chairman, APC,

Kogi State Chapter

Source: Latest Koginews

Return Government Cars or Get Arrested – Gov Bello warns ex govt officials

Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has warned former political office holders in the state to return official vehicles they made away with while leaving office or risk being arrested. A statement issued by the state government released today reads;

“The refusal of the former political office holders ‎involved in this act to return the vehicles despite several appeals made to them has led to the constitution of the Vehicles Recovery Committee by the State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello,”

The Committee, which was inaugurated yesterday, April 11th, was mandated to go after the vehicles and recover same in order to accelerate the smooth running of the current government and its programmes. The committee which is chaired by the ‎Adaidu Akoh, who is also the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, says it has so far recovered 7 cars.

Why We Couldn’t Save Under Jonathan – Okonjo-Iweala

Onetime Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said governors were the reason former President, Goodluck Jonathan, could not save for the future.

Okonjo-Iweala in an interview with Le Monde said “some economists are very concerned for Nigeria, which could greatly suffer from the fall in oil prices. Others say the contrary, that its economy is strong enough to turn the corner.

“Both are right. But one thing saddens me. When I was finance minister the first time, the volatility of oil prices, and therefore state resources, cost at least three points of growth in the country.

 “We then established a stabilisation mechanism and opened an account for the oil surplus, which posted up to $22 billion. In 2008, when prices fell from 148 to $38 a barrel, no one had heard of Nigeria because the country was able to tap into this fund. And that, I am very proud [of].

“When I returned to the department in 2011, there remained only $4 billion on this account while the price of oil was very high! I tried again to put money aside. The president agreed, but the governors did not accept.

“I suffered a lot of attacks from them and now that the country would really need this account, these same people accuse me of not having saved. If Nigeria had been more careful, we would not be here today. It hurts me. We have the mechanism, we had the experience, but we were prevented to act.”

Source:    Today

Have You Lost Your Phone??? Or Not???? This is for you.

Dear Pals try go tru this......................If u lose your mobile you can trace it back.
Most of us always fear that our Mobile may be stolen at any time.
Each mobile carries a unique
IMEI no. i.e. International Mobile Equipment Identity No which can be used to track your mobile anywhere in the world.

This is how it works!!
1. Dial *#06# from your mobile.
2. Your mobile shows a unique 15 digit.
3. Note down this number at a secure place except in your mobile phone itself as this is the Number which will help trace your mobile in Case of a theft.
4. Once stolen you just have to E-mail this 15 digit IMEI No. to cop@vsnl.net with details as below.
Your name:____________________
Address:______________________
Phone model:_________________
Make:_________________________
Last used No.:_________________
E-mail for communication:_____
Missed date:___________________
IMEI No :_______________________
5. No need to go to the police.
6. Your Mobile will be traced within next 24 hrs via a complex system of GPRS and internet, You will find where your hand set is being operated even if the SIM card has been changed.
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Nigerian Army Colonel Abducted in Kaduna Found Dead.

NA wishes to regrettably inform the public that Col S Inusa who was kidnapped on Sun 27/3/16 was found dead today.

May his soul rest in peace.

What's Wrong With This Wedding Picture???

The man knows when to do and the woman knows when to catch...lol

Army Colonel Kidnapped In Kaduna

A senior military officer of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Samaila Musa was today kidnapped by heavily armed kidnappers in Kaduna State.

Source: Sahara Reporters

President MBuhari has a message for u today (26th-03-2016)

"I urge you all to continue to believe that the Change we promised will surely come to fruition." ~ Pres @Mbuhari

Scary Atmosphere In Kaduna Yesterday

More than 40000 people turned out in a stadium designed for 25000 people to watch the Super Eagle take on Egypt yesterday in Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna. Kaduna state government decided to make the ticket free to ensure turnout but the result was amazing and almost chaotic. The match ended 1 - 1 with Egypt coming from behind to level. The return leg will be on the 29th.

Bukola Saraki loses bid to stop CCT trial again.

Senate President Bukola Saraki has lost his bid to stop his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.
Mr Danladi Umar,  chairman of the tribunal ruling on the jurisdiction challenge  by Saraki’s counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi, said the tribunal has the power to hear the case of false asset declaration against the Senate President and will thus proceed to hear the case.

Source: TheNews

Barcelona Vs Arsenal, What's your Prediction???

What's your prediction???

Happy Mother's Day

Sharout to all the good mothers in the world.

SAD! Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Ocholi, Son and Wife Died in Car Crash

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, James Ocholi, son and the wife is dead.
The late minister’s age is unknown at this time.
He died in a road accident along the Kaduna-Abuja highway on Sunday afternoon.

The wife later gave up the ghost at the hospital.

OCHOLI JAMES IS DEAD

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, James Ocholi, is dead.
The late minister’s age is unknown at this time.
He died in a road accident along the Kaduna-Abuja highway on Sunday afternoon, PREMIUM TIMES learnt

BOKO-HARAM SURRENDERS

Food embargo as a lethal weapon of war, is working in Nigeria’s north east, where hungry militants are fast losing the appetite to continue their war of attrition against Nigeria.

Scores of emaciated-looking Boko Haram members begging for food have surrendered in northeast Nigeria, the military and a civilian self-defense fighter said Wednesday.

Seventy-six people including children and women gave themselves up to soldiers last Saturday in Gwoza, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) southeast of Maiduguri, according to a senior officer.

All are being detained at military headquarters in Maiduguri, the birthplace of Boko Haram and currently the command center of the war against the Islamic extremists, according to the officer. He insisted on anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to journalists.

The detainees said many more fighters want to surrender, a self-defense civilian fighter who helped escort them to Maiduguri revealed today.

Food shortages could indicate that Nigeria’s military is succeeding in choking supply routes of the Islamic extremists who have taken their fight across Nigeria’s borders. Some 20,000 people have died in the 6-year-old uprising. Boko Haram was declared the deadliest of all terror groups in 2014, surpassing the Islamic State group to which it declared allegiance last year.

Nigeria’s military reported that dozens of Boko Haram fighters were surrendering in September and October last year. It promised those who give themselves up voluntarily that they will be rehabilitated through a de-radicalization program.

In the 10 months since he took office promising to halt the insurgency, President Muhammadu Buhari has replaced the leadership of the military, moved the headquarters for the fight from the distant capital, Abuja, to the heart of the northeastern insurgency and resupplied soldiers.

The military has driven the insurgents from the towns and villages where they had set up an Islamic caliphate but Boko Haram has returned to hit-and-run tactics and suicide bombings.

Source: PMNEWSNIGERIA