"Yahaya Bello Threatened To Kill Me; He Brought His Brother To Become The Next Governor" -Muri Ajaka
The Social Democratic Party's gubernatorial aspirant, Murtala Ajaka (alias Muri), was granted an interview on Arise News last night where he spoke about the recent attack on his convoy in Lokoja, Kogi state. Muri Ajaka said, "governor Yahaya Adoza Bello knows that after the Kogi central, the normal thing is for Kogi West or East to take over power.
"GYB Knows That After Kogi Central, The East Or West Should Take Over But Brought His Brother" -Murtala Ajaka
Some hours ago, Murtala Ajaka, who is the Kogi gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), was granted an interview on Arise News where he spoke about the fast approaching gubernatorial election in Kogi. Murtala Ajaka (also known as Muri) said, "Governor Yahaya Bello (GYB) knows that after Kogi central, the east or west should take over but went ahead to bring his brother from the same ward.
Today's Headlines: Gov Yahaya Bello’s Convoy Attacked In Kogi; President Tinubu Hasn't Disappointed Nigerians - Sen Arise
Gov Yahaya Bello’s Convoy Attacked In Kogi Photo Credit: Daily Post Nigeria Some yet-to-be-identified thugs have attacked the convoy of Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. DAILY POST gathered that the incident happened on Saturday at about 12:30 pm when Governor Bello was returning to Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, from his Abuja trip.
Today's Headlines:Al-Makura Withdraws Sen. Election Petition;Be Accessible To Your Min.–Abubakar
Al-Makura Withdraws Senatorial Election Petition Photo Credit:Punch Newspaper A former governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has withdrawn his case from the ongoing election petition tribunal, challenging the victory of Mohammed Onawo in the just concluded 2023 Nasarawa South senatorial election. Al-Makura made the disclosure in a press statement issued to journalists and obtained by our correspondent in Lafia on Saturday.
Mixed Reactions As Dino Melaye Meets Babangida
The Governorship Candidate of the People's Democratic Party in Kogi state, Dino Melaye has stirred reactions on media as he met Ibrahim Babangida The former Senator representing Kogi West shared the picture on his verified facebook page on Thursday, 1st of June, 2023. "Got the nod of the Living Legend.
I Won With 70,000 Votes, Tinubu Got 66,000 From My Senatorial District–Osita Izunaso
In an interview with Arise, the senator-elect for Imo west senatorial district, Osita Izunaso, declared that Bola Tinubu, the APC's presidential candidate, received the support of his constituents. When people claim that people from the south and east did not support the newly elected president, he added, they should keep in mind that Bola Tinubu received 66,000 votes from his senatorial constituency during the general election.
Mixed Reactions As Dino Melaye Receives Special Prayer At Ijumu Diocese Of Anglican Church
The Governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party in Kogi state, Senator Dino Melaye has stirred reactions as he received special prayer at the Ijumu Diocese of Anglican Church today. The former senator representing Kogi West revealed this on his verified facebook page on Friday, 2nd of June 2023 as he shared the picture.
Today's Headlines: Igbo Youths Plan Pro-Kalu Rally, We're In Very Difficult Moment - Abdullahi Adamu
Igbo Youths Plan Pro-Kalu Rally Photo credit: punch newspaper Igbo youth groups, under the aegis of the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, have declared June 5 for a two million march in Abuja to press home their resolution that the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Kalu, should emerge as the Senate President in the 10th National Assembly.
TRIBUNAL: I Spent Between Three To Five Minutes In Each Of The PUs That I Visited-Atiku, PDP Witness
The witnesses' testimonies suggest that there may have been widespread irregularities during the election, with some results being manipulated in favor of the ruling party. The PDP and Atiku Abubakar are challenging the outcome of the election in court, and these testimonies may be used to support their case.
I was forced to sign presidential election result in Kogi, Atiku's first witness testifies in Court
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, appeared before the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja on Thursday and presented his testimony, according to VANGUARD. Capt. Joe Agada, ret. , the witness, served as the PDP' s state collation agent in Kogi State during the presidential election that took place on February 25, 2023.
Governor Bello Signs Five Bills Into Law
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has made significant progress in the state's legislative agenda by signing five bills into law. The signing ceremony took place on Monday at the EXCO Hall in the Government House, Lokoja, and was witnessed by esteemed dignitaries, including the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr. Matthew Kolawole, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim (SAN), and the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Dr. Ayoade Arike Folashade.
I was Force To Sign Presidential Poll Result In Kogi - Atiku's Witness Testifies
A witness called to testify at the Election Petition Tribunal Court by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that he was forced to sign the presidential election poll result in Kogi state. Recall that following the outcome of the February 25th presidential election that saw Bola Tinubu emerge as the winner, the People Democratic Party had vowed to challenge the election results in court.
Reactions As Northern Group Says South-East Deserves Senate Presidency
According to PUNCH, the Arewa Civil Society Organisation believes that allocating the Senate presidency of the 10th National Assembly to the South-East will eliminate the Igbo's political marginalisation in the country. The outfit also supported Senator Osita Izunaso of Imo State, who represents the Orlu Senatorial District, for the job, stating that the senator, as an educated lawyer, was qualified to preside over the Senate.
Kogi 2023: If elected, I will end 'percentage pay' - Dino Melaye
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Kogi State, Dino Melaye, has promised to end "percentage pay" which he said has devastated the lives of workers and the economy of the state in the last eight years. According to Daily Post, Melaye made this promise during a visit to traditional rulers and council of chiefs in Mopa-Amuro, Yagba-East and Yagba-West counties. The PDP candidate, in a statement by his press team, said, "Kogi, our state, has nothing to do with poverty, given the abundant
Today's Headlines:BVAS manipulated in over 20 Kogi PUs – Atiku’s witness; Lagos plans industrial hub
BVAS manipulated in over 20 Kogi PUs – Atiku’s witness Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers The first witness of the Peoples Democratic Party, Joe Agada, on Thursday, alleged that he was forced to sign the results sheets as the Collation Officer in Kogi State for the February 25 presidential election.
First PDP Witness Claims Coercion: Alleged Forced Signing of Election Results in Kogi State
Photo showing people Democratic Party (PDP), Logo. Joe Agada, the first PDP witness, claimed on Thursday that he was coerced into signing the results sheets while serving as the Kogi State collation officer for the presidential election on February 25. According to PUNCH NEWS, At the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja, where the outcome of the presidential election is being contested, retired captain Agada made this claim while being cross-examined.
I Will Rescue The People Of Kogi From Hunger And Starvation If I Am Elected Governor, Says Dino
The Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate in Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye, has assured public servants in the state that he will put a stop to the traumatizing percentage salary payment that has ravaged the lives of the workers as well as the economy of the state in the last eight years.
Kogi 2023 Guber: I’ll End ‘Percentage Salary Payments’ If I Was Elected – Dino Melaye Makes Promises
Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) candidate for governor of Kogi state, pledged to end "percentage salary payments," which he claimed have wreaked havoc on workers' lives and the state's economy over the past eight years. Melaye made this commitment while addressing the council of chiefs and traditional leaders of the Mopa-Amuro, Yagba-East, and Yagba-West LGAs.
Kogi 2023 Election: I’ll End ‘Percentage Salary Payments’ If Elected – Dino Melaye
According to Vanguard, Dino Melaye, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, has pledged to end the prevalent issue of "percentage salary payments" that has plagued the state's workers and economy for the past eight years. During a visit to traditional rulers and the council of chiefs in Mopa-Amuro, Yagba-East, and Yagba-West Local Government Areas, Melaye expressed his commitment to address this pressing concern.
S’East deserves senate presidency, says northern group
The Arewa Civil Society Organisation has said the zoning of the senate presidency of the 10th National Assembly to the South-East will end the political marginalisation of the Igbo in the country. Osita Izunaso, a senator from Imo State's Orlu Senatorial District, was also given the organization's support for the job, claiming that the lawyer-turned-lawmaker was qualified to serve as the Senate's president due to his legal training.