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BREAKING: Former Governor Yahaya Bello Demands Transfer Of N83bn Fraud Case To Kogi State

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5 days ago

June 27, 2024

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Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has requested the transfer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) case against him to Kogi State. Bello’s legal team argues that since the alleged offence was committed during his tenure as governor, it is only fitting for the case to be heard in Kogi State…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

The former governor is expected to be arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja, today, on alleged fraud charges totalling N82 billion.

The EFCC will be prosecuting the case on behalf of the federal government. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

The arraignment is listed as number 7 on Justice Emeka Nwite’s cause list.

However, it remains uncertain whether Bello will appear in court as promised.

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BREAKING NEWS: Group Disowns Wike Loyalists, Insists Plots By Ex-Gov’s Allies to Undermine Judiciary

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6 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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The Concerned Rivers Citizens (CRC) has disowned a group of individuals claiming to be its members, but are in reality, loyalists of former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. The group, led by Jackson Thomas and Kelvin Eguono, its President and Secretary-General, respectively, said the “impostors” had been expelled from the CRC for their selfish and malicious activities…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

“We are shocked that these individuals would go to the extent of blackmailing Governor Simi Fubara in an attempt to please their paymasters while ignoring the real issues on the ground,” it said.

“We want to make it clear that we are not part of their scheme and do not support their actions.”

The CRC emphasised that it is a non-partisan body that promotes good governance and accountability and is not loyal to Wike or any other politician in the country.

“We are committed to promoting the truth and the rule of law in Rivers State, and we will not be swayed by personal interests or political affiliations,” it added. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

The CRC said that its findings indicate that the judiciary is under massive attack from former Rivers State Assembly members who are desperate to secure a favourable judgment.

The group, however, urged the judiciary not to be compromised by these desperate politicians.

“We also advise these politicians to desist from their actions and seek the path of justice and truth,” the statement noted.

“The CRC warns the impostors to stop using its name to spread falsehood and propaganda. We will not hesitate to take legal action against them if they continue. “We will not allow these individuals to tarnish our reputation and undermine our work. We will continue to stand for the truth and fight for the rule of law in Rivers State.

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Outrage As Obidient Movement Shuns Labour Party, Backs APC Candidate Ahead Of Edo Governorship Election

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6 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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A group on the platform of Obidient Movement has pledged support for the Edo State All Progressives Congress candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in the state. The group, which comprised members from the Edo South Senatorial District, on Monday, declared support for the APC candidate because of his close ties with the…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>> READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

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JUST IN: Rivers Crisis: Drama As Top Rivers Group Backing Fubara’s Govt Sacks Wike’s Loyalists

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6 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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The Concerned Rivers Citizens, CRC on Tuesday said some of its members suspected to be loyalists of the state’s former governor, Nyesom Wike have been expelled. The group, in a statement issued by its President, Jackson Thomas and Secretary-General, Kelvin Eguono said the alleged impostors were expelled for their selfish and malicious activities…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

“We are shocked that these individuals would go to the extent of blackmailing Governor Simi Fubara in an attempt to please their paymasters while ignoring the real issues on the ground.

“We want to make it clear that we are not part of their scheme and do not support their actions,” the statement said.

The group emphasised that it is a non-partisan body aimed at promoting good governance and accountability, stressing that they are not loyal to either Wike or the incumbent governor, Siminalayi Fubara. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

“We are committed to promoting the truth and the rule of law in Rivers State, and we will not be swayed by personal interests or political affiliations,” it added.

Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and Fubara have been in a face-off since 2023, birthing a political crisis that has continued to linger despite the intervention of President Bola Tinubu and other stakeholders.

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