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  With discussions still ongoing regarding the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, various socio-political groups in the state have lauded the decisions by the SDP candidate, Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, and the PDP candidate, Senator Dino Melaye, not to challenge the election outcome in court. They described this decision as being in the best interest of the state and a demonstration of sportsmanship, qualities for which the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC is known. The Kogi Progressives for Good Governance group also praised Senator Dino Melaye for not challenging the victory of Ahmed Usman Ododo in court. Honorable Yakubu Murtala Ajaka, who secured the second position in the November 11 governorship polls with a total of 259,052 votes, declared during his appearance on the Channels TV program "Politics Today" on November 13 that he would not contest the victory of APC's candidate Ahmed Usman Ododo at the election petition tribunal. Similarly...

23 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The suspects were arrested in a sting operation in Makurdi, Benue State. They were identified as David Uvaa, Patrick Adakole, Cyprian Aloo, Michael Anaambe, Okti Clinton, Ibi Raphael, Anaambe George, Msaasha John, Oche Edache, Anaker Terpase, Tanko Japhet and Ayalgo Lorfa. Others include Success Terzungwe, Suursuter Isaiah, Lawani Peter, Paul Adewa, Jacob Paul, Ibi Shedrack, Iorkosu Michael, Shiedu Leonard, Terseer Mnenge, Ikyorna Raphael and Igba Ngutor. The Commission, in a statement on its Twitter page, said items recovered from them include different mobile phones and one Toyota Corolla car. The anti-graft agency added that the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded. Read More of this at DAILY GIST Online

 At a global programme dubbed REACHOUT WORLD LIVE WITH PASTOR CHRIS, Christ Embassy will celebrate a historic milestone as the Rhapsody of Realities devotional is now in 7,000 languages of the world. No platform or publication in the world has ever been translated into 7,000 distinct languages. LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, has therefore set aside September 2 and 3, 2022, as key dates to mark the huge influence and growth of the devotional Rhapsody of Realities in a global gathering themed REACHOUT WORLD LIVE WITH PASTOR CHRIS. The event, according to a statement from the media department, will be streamed live over all LoveWorld satellite networks, major terrestrial television and radio stations, websites, and social media platforms. “On those two days – September 2 and 3—billions of participants will be led by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, author of the devotional Rhapsody of Realities, President of the LoveWorld Nation, and a global icon of the Christian faith...

 A group, Northern Nigerian Movement for Asiwaju 2023 has canvassed cogent reasons why the Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Northern Governors Forum, Simon Bako Lalong should be the worthy running mate of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 general elections. The group made its position known in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday and signed by its National Coordinator, Dr Mohammed Attahiru. The group described the emergence of a former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu as the presidential flag bearer of the party in the 2023 election as one great and laudable decisions made by delegates and other stakeholders from across the country. The group said it was confident that Tinubu has the requisite experience and wherewithal to win the next general elections and give the country the much desired development as he did when he governed La...

 Governor Bello to announce decision soon Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, the Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has continued to receive more endorsements from different groups and associations in the country. The National Coalition for Women Support Group on Thursday called on the governor of Kogi State to run for the presidential election, noting that he has performed very well as governor of the Confluence State. The leader of the group and the National Women Leader of APC support groups, Hon Mariam Yunusa, stated that governor Yahaya Bello has done well in Kogi especially in the areas of security, women and youths inclusiveness in governance, infrastructure and human capital development. She said the group is aware of what Kogi State used to be in terms of security before the governor took over in 2016 and what it is now. She noted that governor Yahaya Bello has been able to tackle insecurity in kogi making the state one of the safest in the country today. Hon Mariam f...

  Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, Dr. Jewel Taylor, has stated that the leadership style of the Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, is worthy of emulation, citing the inclusion of women in governance and other great exploits. The Liberian Vice President, who was hosted to a dinner by female appointees of Governor Bello’s cabinet before attending the All Progressive Congress's National Women Progressive Congress, said the Governor has surpassed the 35% Gender Equality Beijing Affirmative Action. It will be recalled that Nigeria signed the Beijing Declaration on 35 percent Affirmative Action on women inclusion in 1995 but many state governments have not kept to the pact. The Vice president acknowledged that Governor Bello’s leadership performance should be a standard for African nations. She also noted that many politicians often talk about their vision in politics but they never come to pass and they make several commitments. Dr. Taylor noted that the governor has laid a r...