₦airaland Forum

stewiepeter:
Widen the tax net, reduce their purchasing power. You think he was joking.

ozo13:
they are not serious.wike as a governor with FFK accompanied Fayose to EFCC office just few years ago.

CrushObituaries:
Your mother is where you left her.

KingPure:
I guess you're busy taking a hibernating nap when Emefiele was shredding & abusing the same Naira he injected in Trillions offensively, and telling the gullible that,; "it was a way to fighting money hoarding and vote buying by desperate politicians".

You're welcome from your tour in the land where there was no news or internet access....

KingPure:
I guess you're busy taking a hibernating nap when Emefiele was shredding & abusing the same Naira he injected in Trillions offensively, and telling the gullible that,; "it was a way to fighting money hoarding and vote buying by desperate politicians".

You're welcome from your tour in the land where there was no news or internet access....

Wickedfact:
He didn't mention you out of courtesy but since you decided to be foolish, you will see shege today.

In Pakistan, Igbos are turned back from the airport irrespective of your purpose to the country.

In india, they stop nNigerians, single out Igbos, allow others to go and then interrogate the Igbos.

In Indonesia, there is a video of law enforcement officers calling Igbos poison and cancer.

In China, the Eze Ndigbo was jailed and died in prison.

Go and ask how Peter Obi's own father died. You can Google it.

Or, have you forgotten how Igbos chased themselves down to Ozubulu from South Africa, only to be shooting themselves in church.

SamaritanGirl:
. He is weeping not because he loves the masses but just that it will put a halt to his looting escapades.

Salewa97:
Falana is just being petty

Verydarkman didn't accuse him directly. He accused Bobrisky and in the course of the accusations, he mentioned Falana and his son, Falz

CrushObituaries:
He is just seeking attention

Igbo:
go to court

malali:
Abdusalami....No be to dey carry white beard go sign peace accord up and down !!

You guys should intervene and assist Tinubu, his fiscal policies are not making sense.

There are over 200 million Nigerians.....Tinubu and his policies have not created 1 million jobs since assuming office.(0.5% of Nigerians)

Instead more people have lost their jobs and source of livelihoods and more people are leaving the country as economic migrants (JAPA)

This administration needs to develop humane fiscal policies.

Governors and LGA chairmen not transmitting dividends of democracies to their communities should be openly exposed and await prosecution after their tenure. We cannot wait for 8 years to prosecute looting governors. Its a fraudulent law

Igbo:
go to Philippine and Indonesia with drugs and get caught

Igbo:
go to court

NothingDoMe:
Serious inflation loading. Looks like we have mad people at the helm of affairs of this country.

Salewa97:
Kanu should be released so that he can be contesting in the next election in Nigeria.

He would be a good candidate for the president of Nigeria.

What do you guys think?

Classic14:
Sowore?

Tinubu should arrest him abeg and share RICE to the protesters.

Problem solved.

MamaCocoa:
*The EFCC and Former Governor Yahaya Bello: Unpacking the Controversies and Celebrating His Legacy*

By: Omale Williams

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has come under heavy scrutiny due to its actions involving former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. One of the most contentious claims by the EFCC was the accusation that former Governor Bello diverted Kogi State funds in September 2015, months before he assumed office in January 2016. This glaring factual error has raised serious doubts about the credibility of the charges, as Yahaya Bello was not even in office at the time of the alleged diversion of funds.

Reflecting on this EFCC vs. former Governor Yahaya Bello saga, it's worth noting that during a press conference some months ago, the Antigraft Agency Chairman explicitly mentioned that he advised Yahaya Bello to come through the back door for a one-on-one discussion. How could one expect him to be pleased when this significant target chose to enter through the front door and publicly announce his presence? This breach of expected protocol may explain the Chairman's decision to launch a nocturnal sting operation against him—a procedure that the same commission officially banned about a year ago, on November 1, 2023. Nigerians are becoming wiser, and we await the EFCC's next move.

Former Governor Yahaya Bello voluntarily surrendered himself to the EFCC and was present around the premises for hours before finally meeting with the Chief of Staff to the EFCC Chairman, Michael Nzekwe. The commission claimed they couldn't arrest him due to his large entourage, which was proven false; only one vehicle entered the EFCC office that day, carrying the former governor, the current Kogi State Governor, Usman Ahmed Ododo, and the Attorney General of Kogi State, Muiz Yinus Abdullahi (SAN). Despite this, later that same night, a raid was conducted at the Kogi Government Lodge. This attack occurred while Yahaya Bello was still in the same company they claimed made him difficult to arrest in the afternoon, contradicting their own report from last year that mandated an end to night raids. The safety of the former governor and those around him is now under threat, and the rule of law was broken by attacking the residence of a sitting governor.

In light of the EFCC's handling of this situation, it is time for the EFCC Chairman to humbly resign for incompetency. The mismanagement of this case not only reflects poorly on the commission but also undermines public trust in its ability to carry out its mandate effectively. A leadership change is necessary to restore confidence in the EFCC and ensure that it operates without political bias or error.

Despite these distractions, former Governor Yahaya Bello's achievements in Kogi State are significant. His administration received accolades from notable organizations like the World Bank for proper management of funds and transparency. At one point, he even returned funds after the execution of projects, highlighting his commitment to fiscal responsibility.

Under his leadership, Kogi State saw a notable reduction in crime rates through effective security collaborations and community policing. In education, over 300 schools were rehabilitated, and enrollment increased by 25%. More than 400 kilometers of roads were constructed, improving infrastructure and connectivity. Healthcare services were enhanced, and over 50% of key government positions were filled by youths and women, promoting inclusivity.

These accomplishments earned Kogi State multiple national awards for infrastructure development, governance, and inclusivity, solidifying Yahaya Bello’s legacy. Despite the distractions of repeated EFCC investigations, Bello remained focused on delivering results for the people of Kogi.

In conclusion, former Governor Yahaya Bello’s legacy of development and progress in Kogi State remains intact despite the controversies surrounding the EFCC’s actions. His achievements in transparency, security, education, and inclusivity speak for themselves, and ultimately, results will always cancel assumptions. May God bless and protect our leader, former Governor Yahaya Bello, from all his arch enemies. Amen

Igbo:
he should be killed this time

helinues:
Toh

There is big difference between God's own and God's forgotten

mikeapollo:
This is what you have been made to believe.
When you refuse to find out and learn, this is what you would say.
Go ask seniors that you know.
Free education and free health services were some of the policies that attracted people to the SW

Warrior247:
You delivered an intelligent speech, you now started laughing as if you have said a wrong thing... Hhhhmmm

mikeapollo:
1. Go and find out by yourself. Even during UPN era of1979-1983, I attended free school in the SW with a lot of friends from all parts of the country, including the north, SE and SS, Bendel (Edo/Delta).
It is a shame you are looking for a name of a prominent person from SE and SS. Are you saying that the ordinary people from SE and SS who benefitted from the free education are not human beings or are not useful to themselves and society?
Making an impact in life is not all about prominent people!

2. Where did you see or read that I said the SW was the highest producers of Cocoa in the world?
Can't you comprehend well?
The point is Awolowo used the Cocoa money to give free education to everyone living in SW, including people from SE, SS etc. Go and ask seniors if you doubt this.

Sunrise258:
Didn't you read history and see how Azikiwe almost changed his name to Yoruba names so that he can rule Lagos? Lagos has been huge even before Nigeria in 1914. The oil found in Niger Delta were drilled for 50 years with money from the West & North. Cocoa & Lagos Seaport in the west and groundnut from the nut. Nigeria was once under regional control and the SW region was the outstanding best overall. Go and verify!

mikeapollo:
Shallow talk.
The money from Niger Delta was used to develop the whole of Nigeria
Go to Kano, Sokoto and Maiduguri and call them ''no-man's land'' and see if you would survive.

When Awolowo was using cocoa money to implement free education, all the Niger Delta and SE indigenes living in the old western region were not excluded; they all enjoyed the free education like the SW indigenes.

Now, you can no longer think and talking shallow because of oil money.

SmartyPants:
What a mistake. Justice Binta Nyarko has been most lenient to him and it was she who first granted him bail. I am not sure why he thinks he will find a better judge but good luck to him.

mikeapollo:
Niger Delta oil money was used to develop the whole of Nigeria.
So go to Abuja and PH and call them no man's land.