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  Governorship aspirants of the   Peoples Democratic Party   (PDP) are going for a break in their attempts to get the majority of the delegates that would participate at the party’s primary scheduled for Thursday, April 24. A total of 626 delegates were elected at special congresses to vote in the primary. The aspirants are Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, Hon Agboola Ajayi, Engr Adeolu Akinwumi, Chief Sola Ebiseni, John Ola Mafo, Bosun Arebuwa and Hon Kolade Akinjo. ources said the aspirants are offering various amounts of money to the delegates. The aspirants have not engaged in any war of words ahead of today’s primary. The spokesman for the Ondo PDP, Kennedy Peretei, said the primary would be transparent and that the winner would be accepted by party members.

  The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that he personally called former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello to his office in Abuja for an interview over the alleged N80 billion fraud but he (Bello) asked EFCC operatives to come to his village to interview him Olukoyede disclosed that Bello sent his Government House cashier to withdraw money from the government account, took it directly to Bureau de Change and sent it to the American International School, Abuja for the payment of his children’s tuition in advance. SaharaReporters in December 2023 exclusively reported that EFCC seized the $760,910.84 Bello paid to American International School, Abuja, as school fees in advance for his four children until graduation. Documents obtained by SaharaReporters had shown that Bello through his nephew, Mr Ali Bello, had entered an agreement with the school to pay tuition for his four children up to graduation in advance to secure their...

 Former media aide to Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Daniel Bwala, has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission… Bwala said the EFCC had all mechanisms and intelligence to arrest Bello, stressing that its officials should have used the approach of capturing the former Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, in 2022. In May 2022, the EFCC officials broke through the roof of Okorocha’s house to arrest him for allegations of corruption, after six hours of laying siege in his house. Atiku’s ex-aide made this known via his X account on Friday, in reaction to the anti-graft agency declaring Bello wanted on Thursday following the failed attempt to effect his arrest at his Abuja residence. Recall that EFCC urged the public to provide information on Bello’s whereabouts after he was whisked away by his successor, Ahmed Ododo, on Wednesday. The agency had declared him wanted for offences relating to economic and financial ...

 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday ordered that a warrant be issued to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for immediate arrest of former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on EFCC’s ex-parte motion, held that after listening to the submission of commission’s counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, and reading the affidavit in support of the motion, including the exhibits and written address, he was inclined to grant the application. he News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had, earlier reported that a High Court sitting in Lokoja on Wednesday, restrained the EFCC from arresting, detaining and prosecuting Bello Justice I. A. Jamil, who gave the order in a two-hour judgment delivered in suit no HCL/68/M/2020, held that infringing on Bello’s fundamental human rights “is null and void”. The judge, who dismissed the commission’s application challenging the jurisdiction of the court, said: “By this order, the EFCC is hereby restra...

  The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Kogi State has nullified the victory of Senator Abubakar Ohere as the winner of the Kogi Central senatorial…   The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Kogi State has nullified the victory of Senator Abubakar Ohere as the winner of the Kogi Central senatorial election. The declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winner of the February 25 parliamentary election. In a unanimous judgment of the 3-man panel, the tribunal chairman, Justice K. A. Orjiako, said Ohere’s results were inflated in 9 polling units of Ajaokuta LGA in the said election. He added that votes of the PDP candidate in the said election was intentional reduced in 9 polling units by the INEC Ward Collation officers. Justice K. A. Orjiako also stated that 3 other polling units results was deliberately not entered for the PDP candidate in the same LGA. The tribunal chairman said Natasha results in the 9 po...

  With due respect I want to State before you that I have changed my name from ALBERT LARUBA to ALBERT LARUBA ILEYEMI by virtue of an affidavit made before the Notary Public, Nigerians on Tuesday 10th January 2023, which have also been published in the daily OHIKUONLINETV BLOGG.

 Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the mastermind of the Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack which occurred on December 29, 2022, near the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in Okene palace, Kogi State during the visit of the president to commission some projects. The suspects arrested are Abdulmumin Ibrahim Otaru (aka Abu Mikdad) and one of his associates, Saidu Suleiman DSS spokesperson, Dr Peter Afunanya said the suspects were arrested on January 3, 2023 and Otaru sustained a gunshot injury on his left foot while attempting to escape. He said: “During investigations, it was ascertained that Otaru was a high commander of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and either coordinated or was involved in the following dastardly operations: the 24th June, 2022 attack on Nigeria Police Area Command, Eika-Ohizenyi, Okehi LGA of Kogi State.  A police inspector, Idris Musa was killed and two AK-47 rifles carted away in that attack; “The 5th July, 2022 atta...

  'Them dey promise people money them no get' - Davido mocks vote buyers in Osun election Nigerian singer David Adeleke also known as Davido has mocked vote buyers in the Osun state. The Osun State governorship elections are currently going on with Davido's uncle, Ademola Adeleke as one of the top contenders. The music star made this known via his Twitter page on Saturday, July 16, 2022. "Them dey promise people money them no get! People Dey change am for them. Rubbish,"  he tweeted. "Panic in APC camp. Offering people money they don’t even have! Don’t listen to them! Protect your vote! Chop their money vote your PDP vote. They must go. Nothing they can do this time around!  #OsunDecides2022 ." The singer had earlier raised the alarm over an alleged plot to prevent some supporters of his uncle and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the ongoing Osun election from casting their votes. "They r not allowing our supporte...

  The Emir of Ilorin,   Alhaji lbrahim Sulu-Gambari, on Friday turbaned a business morgul and Philanthropist, Mallam Salihu Mustapha, as the new Turaki of the Ilorin emirate. The event which took place at the palace of the Emir was witnessed by eminent personalities from all walks of life. The Chief Imam of Ilorin, Alhaji Mohammed Bashir before the turbaning, said Mallam Salihu Mustapha merited the position of the Turaki of Ilorin in view of his invaluable contributions to the upliftment of the less privileged in the society. He advised the new Turaki to further intensify effort towards the development of the Ilorin emirate. He prayed God to give long life, sound health and wisdom to the new Turaki to accomplish challenges ahead. The Emir later decorated the new Turaki of the Ilorin emirate with a turban. In his acceptance speech, the new Turaki of Ilorin, Mallam Salihu Mustapha, said he accepted the new title whole heatedly with beatitude and joy. The Salihu exp...

 As Ohionwa clan in Ihima installed new Obobanyi of Ohionwa, the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Yakubu Oseni has called for inclusion of traditional rulers’ roles in the constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria. Senator Oseni made the call on Saturday in Oboroke-Ihima at the palace of the Obobanyi of Ohionwa, His Royal Highness, Dr Ahmed Jimoh Eneji who has just been coronated as the 13th Obobanyi of the clan. The lawmaker who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Information and Communication Technology/Cybercrime and member, Constitutional Review Committee maintained that for sustainable peace and security in the country, the roles of traditional rulers which were erroneously expunged from the 1999 constitution should be restored. “I want to use this opportunity to congratulate the Ohionwa clan of Ihima for the successful coronation of their Obobanyi, Dr Ahmed Jimoh Eneji. Oseni said the new Obobanyi is a man of impeccable pedigree which spans de...

 The Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor on Multilateral and Donor Agencies, Barr. Ladi Ahmed Jatto has donated cash to pay WAEC and NECO examination fees for students of Ideal Orphanage Nursery/Primary and Secondary School in Agassa, Okene local government. The donations was made in Okene on Friday through Barr. Jatto’s NGO, Global Green Pillars Initiative. Barr. Jatto, who is the Project Coordinator of the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) in Kogi State, also donated school uniforms and writing materials to the students. Presenting the cash donation to the management of the school, Hajia Ahmed Nana Ozioma, commended the founders and managers of the school for their efforts towards uplifting the lives of children of the less privileged, especially the orphans. She urged the students to make good use of the opportunity and wished them success in their examinations. Responding, the Proprietor of the school thanked Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello for his eagle ...

 Dr. Idris Omede a former Commissioner for Health in Kogi State, has called on government at all levels to protect live and property of citizens through provision of basic health care facilities and services. Omede, a former President, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), made the call in Yola, Adamawa State on Friday after he was vaccinated using the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India and provided through the global COVAX initiative. He stressed the need for government at all levels to make the prevention and protection against the current global pandemic a top priority. He urged governments to provide for other health emergencies and terminal ailments, believing in the dictum that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation. Dr. Omede commended the Federal Ministry of Health, Presidential Task Force and most state governments for the intervention and response to address the lingering global pandemic. The former NMA President advised Nigerians to mak...

PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS NEW SERVICE CHIEFS President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service. Those involved are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. President Buhari thanks the outgoing Service Chiefs for what he calls their “overwhelming achievements in our efforts at bringing enduring peace to our dear country,” wishing them well in their future endeavours. The new Service Chiefs are: Major-General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General I. Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral A.Z Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff; and Air-Vice Marshal I.O Amao, Chief of Air Staff. The President congratulates the new Service Chiefs, and urges them to be loyal and dedicated in the discharge of their responsibilities. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to th...

  The chairman of Ebira Peoples Association (EPA), Kaduna chapter, Malam Idris Otohinoyi Usman, has assured that a new Odeyani of Anebira would emerge in the first quarter of   2021 OHIKU TV gathered     that the 18-man committee headed by the vice- chairman of the association, Malam Abdul Jatto, was asked to come up with a mode of selecting a new Odeyaniof Anebira in Kaduna, the report was submitted to the executive during the general meeting held on November 1, 2020. The Odeyani of Anebira, Alhaji Sadiku Obari Omenesa died on June 12, 2020 and the need for his replacement arises. The chairman of Ebira People Association EPA Malam Idris Otohinoyi Usman present the guideline and t he sale of nomination forms which had since commenced would last till November ending, adding that the form would cost N100, 000. One of the odovidi who earlier show interest had since windrow his interest as any odovidi who is interested must vindicate his office first before he will...

  The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Kogi State Chapter, has called on all aspirants preparing for the forthcoming council election to resign their positions in various areas of employment a month before the party primary. It said this was in line with Election Rules and Regulations as contained in the amended Electoral Act. The state IPAC chairman, Illiyas Badanga, made this known in a media statement issued in Lokoja. “IPAC is encouraging all political parties to follow due process as stipulated before and after the election. Election timetables have been distributed to all stakeholders for full details of the election. “Political parties are enjoined to field candidates that has competence, capacity and character to deliver dividends of democracy to the third tire of government,” the statement said.

  Jose Mourinho branded his players 'lazy' and blamed their abject opening weekend defeat to Everton on a lack of intensity. Dominic Calvert-Lewin's soaring 55th minute header was enough to give Carlo Ancelotti's side their first win away to a top six club since December 2013, ending a run of 40 matches. Everton, for whom new signing James Rodriguez excelled, dominated throughout but Mourinho claimed Tottenham's disjointed preparations attributed to a wretched performance.  Mourinho said: 'That is a consequence of bad fitness, bad pre-season.  'Some players didn't even have a pre-season. Some players had a wrong state of mind. I did not like my team today. 'We did not have the physical condition, we had no intensity. Harry Kane has trained with us once. Moussa Sissoko just twice. For different reasons, players have not been able to train.  'We had cases of positive coronavirus tests, we had other players who had to quarantine, other p...

  Armed robbers again struck on Saturday along the Okene-Lokoja highway in Kogi State killing two brothers and injuring a policeman on roadblock duties. The incident which occurred at about 6pm in between Itakpe and Kabba Junction end of the Okene -Lokoja – Abuja expressway forced commuters and travellers to scamper for safety while abandoning their vehicles in the middle of the road. It was gathered that the victims who were brothers and from the central part of Kogi State, went to Lagos for holidays and were on their way back to their station in Katsina State when the incident occurred. Daredevil armed robbers again struck on Saturday along the Okene-Lokoja highway in Kogi State killing two brothers and injuring a policeman on roadblock duties. The incident which occurred at about 6pm in between Itakpe and Kabba Junction end of the Okene -Lokoja – Abuja expressway forced commuters and travellers to scamper for safety while abandoning their vehicles in the middle of the road...

  Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kogi State Council, has called on the state government to commence rehabilitation and reconstruction of bad roads in Lokoja, the state capital. This was contained in the communiqué issued after NUJ congress in Lokoja on Saturday. The congress, under the chairmanship of Comrade MomohJimoh Adeiza, noted that the roads linking Ganaja Junction to Ganaja Village and Army Barrack to Zango have become a death traps to motorists and other road users. It decried the state of the seven kilometres Ganaja road which has claimed many lives due to motorists driving against traffic to evade deplorable portions of the road. The journalists added that relevant agencies such as FERMA, KOGROMA and Ministry of Works to be mobilised to site to rehabilitate the roads to save the residents and travellers the agonies. The Congress felicitated Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello on his election victory at the Supreme Court. They acknowledged the government’s immense contr...

  “It is unfortunate that we lost the last Governorship election along with the district rerun election to the rigging power of APC.   “Though we challenged both in court, but our judiciary being what they are affirmed the election that witnessed the most physical and scientific rigging in the history of election in the state. “However, we are focused on subsequent elections. We are re-strategizing for the next stage of the election starting from the council election that the state electoral body had just released the date. We are not losing hope because it is not that the party did not perform up to expectation of its supporters.” Omofe also said the party has begun a journey for true reconciliation of aggrieved party members who fell out of the party due to positions. He called on all the party members to join hands with the leadership of the party towards building a more united front that will reclaim the state and other areas, saying Kogi remained a PDP state. ...

  The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in a statement issued in Abuja, said Buhari came into office when the country was under occupation by terrorists and the treasury was wantonly being looted.   “President Buhari came into office at a time that a swathe of the country’s territory was under occupation, a period when many Nigerian towns and cities, including the capital city of Abuja, were a playground for insurgents. “It was a moment that the nation’s wealth had been looted dry, with little or nothing to show for the nation’s huge earnings, especially in the area of infrastructure,” he said. The minister said it was therefore a cruel irony that those who frittered away a great opportunity to put Nigeria on a sound socio-economic footing at a time of financial buoyancy were those accusing government of not performing. He added that it was unfortunate that those who planted the seed of the insecurity in some parts of the country were the same o...