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Ilaje Group Applauds Gbajabiamila’s Supports Over Ongoing NDDC Probe
By Sola Akingboye
A group, Ilaje Oil and Gas Mandate Leaders (IOGML) has expressed gratitude and thanks to the current leadership of the National Assembly, co-chaired by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js">
This was contained in a statement signed and made available to RegentAfrica Times, by its National Chairman, Chief. Prince Ayerin O. Williams. While laments the huge sum the federal government has expended on NDDC with no values to show for such spending; the group applauded the government’s move to carry out a forensic investigation on the affairs in the Niger Delta Development Commission since its establishment.
“Western Europe was developed with the sum of $15 billion dollars by an act passed in the year 1948 in the United States of America, after the second world war, known as the Marshall Act
“Nigeria has sunk over $50 billion US dollars in NDDC with nothing to show for it.
“This monumental fraud calls for an emergency to be declared on NDDC
“The anti-graft agencies should call for questionings of all former chief executives and officers of the Commission with a view to punishing those found wanting, including their collaborators in the civil service and elsewhere.
The group further lauded the appointment of former Governor Obong Godswill Akpabio and Chief. Sen. Tayo Alasoadura as Minister and Minister of State respectively for the Ministry of the Niger Delta Affairs.
It posited that the appointment of the two leaders at the helms of affairs in the ministry are not just timely, but round peg in round holes to salvage the industry. The statement added that the mandate given by the President to the two leaders will further help bring total transformation into the interventionist agency.
The Ilaje leaders emphasized that the Interim Management Committee of the NDDC under the supervision of former Governor Akpabio was not opposed to forming a new governing board, but to ensure the successful outcome of the forensic auditing of the commission as approved by President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR). It therefore calls for all hands to be on deck to see to the new leadership’s success.
“The two ministers should be supported to ensure that the presidential forensic probe on NDDC is successful”.
“Obong Akpabio has a good pedigree having developed Akwa Ibom state into a modern state in the country with beautiful roads, bridges, and hospitals scientific centers, airport, stadium, and other basic infrastructures.
“We expressed our belief that such a person could also turn around the NDDC which is now found to be massively corrupt.
“The two ministers should be supported to ensure that the presidential forensic probe on NDDC is successful”. It added.
The statement also described Senator Tayo Alasoadura as an astute politician who served as Commissioner for Finance in Ondo state.
“He was able to save as much as N40b during the administration of Dr. Olusegun Agagu, with so much massive development that has not been surpassed by any other administration in the state.
“Sen. Tayo Alasoadura could turn around the offshore operations in Nigeria when he was the Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) the (PIB) was passed into law
“The combination of the two frontline politicians would make a great difference in checking the rots in NDDC. The statement reads.
IOGML however commended President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) and the leadership of the National Assembly, particularly the Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila for his supports on the anti-corruption crusade of the present administration.
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From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise has recorded major casualties as 40 CVR Registrants heading home in a bus after their registration exercise were abducted at gunpoint.
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The incident happened along Dekina-Ajiyolo-Anyigba road at about 6pm on Friday, 7th of November 2025.
The victims were mostly residents of Abocho community and environs who chattered a bus to convey them to Dekina the LGA headquarters to enable them participate in the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise.
Eye witness said that on their way back to Abocho after the successful exercise, they were ambushed and forcefully abducted by kidnappers numbering over 20 and fully armed.
The news of the mass abduction sent panic waves to the communities there by generating tension and anxieties.
Relief however, came later on as troops of 12 Brigade Lokoja in collaboration with the local security network gave a hot chase to the criminals. This forced the kidnappers to abandoned some of the victims and escaped with few others.
Eye witness also said, “The kidnappers played a fast one on us, they released about 31 of their victims, and we thought that was all and we relaxed not knowing that they simply used those ones for us to calm down. But before we realized their tricks, they had gone far with about 10 victims”
“When the profile of the victims were taken, it was realized that there are about 10 members of the community still missing including the driver of the bus”
It was learnt that the bus was recovered and taken to Abocho police station while security agencies continued their search for the remaining 10 victims in custody of the kidnappers.
The security agencies has vowed to track the kidnappers until the remaining ten captives are freed.
Efforts to confirm the incident by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP, William Ovye Aya failed as he could not respond to calls and text messages.
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Commissioner Hails Tinubu Over Appointment Of Kogi Indigenes Into Critical Positions
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Kogi State’s Commissioner of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Asiru Idris has expressed sincere gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent appointments of worthy Kogi sons into critical positions within his administration.
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The commissioner in a statement made available to Journalists in Lokoja at the weekend, indicates that “The appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as INEC Chairman and Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu as Chief Of Army staff was received with great joy and appreciation across the state.
“This is a clear affirmation of your confidence in the capabilities of kogi state indigenes and your commitment to an all-inclusive government that recognizes talent from every corner of the Nation.
“Your Excellency, these appointments are a testament of your visionary leadership, detrabilized disposition and your dedication to harnessing the potential of all Nigerians for National development.
“I am particularly grateful for the opportunity provided to our kinsmen to contribute their expertise, knowledge and experience to your “Renewed Hope” agenda.
“There is no vestige of doubt, that these appointed individuals will serve the nation with utmost dedication, integrity and diligence, thereby justifying the trust you have reposed in them and making Kogi state proud.
“Once again, Thank you Your Excellency for your kind gesture and your unwavering commitment to the progress and development of our dear nation, Nigeria.
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Kogi CP Lauds Ododo’s Support To Police, Other Security Agencies
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The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello Kankarofi has commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his continued support to the Police and other security agencies in the State.
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The CP gave the commendation during his maiden visit to the Governor at the Government House, Lokoja over the weekend
Kankarofi stated that his meeting with the Governor focused on strengthening collaboration between the State Government and the Police Command to ensure peace, security, and community development.
He briefed the Governor on:
– Recent security initiatives
– Crime prevention strategies
– Upcoming community policing programs
He further highlighted areas of mutual interest such as intelligence sharing, synergy among security agencies, and joint efforts to curb violent crime in the State.
Responding Governor Ododo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to backing law enforcement agencies and pledged full support for the implementation of security policies aimed at maintaining law and order in the state.
Both leaders expressed optimism that the partnership would foster a safer, more prosperous environment for the citizens of Kogi State.
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