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Kogi State Screening Review And Complaints Committee Extends Work

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Kogi State Screening Review and Complaints Committee has released a new schedule for state and local government workers, who have complains or are affected by d screening exercise.

A statement signed by the Secretary to the Committee Barrister I.O. Alhassan said the Committee would attend to affected workers in Teaching Service Commission (TSC) between Monday 15th and Wednesday 17th next week.

Affected workers from Okehi  and Ibaji Local Governments would have their turn on Thursday 18th & Friday 19th  respectively.

The statement said Kogi State University workers  would be attended to on Saturday 20th while  workers from Mopa Muro Local Government Area would be attended to on Monday 22nd.

Workers from Idah LGA  would take their turn between Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th of this month.

Workers from Yagba East LGA would be attended to on Saturday 27th, Ogori Magongo LGA workers  are slated for Monday 29th, while Yagba West LGA is on Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st.

According to the statement workers from  Adavi LGA are scheduled for Thursday 1st  and Friday 2nd  of September, while  Bassa Local Government would be attended to on Saturday 3rd September.

Ofu and Omala LGAs would have  Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th of September.

The Committee will attend to affected Okene LGA workers from Wednesday 7th to Friday 9th of September. Dekina Local Government workers would take their turn on Saturday 10th to Tuesday the 13th of September.

Lokoja Local government workers would have  Wednesday 14th while Ajoakuta, Kabba/Bunu, Kogi LGAs would have their turn beginning from Thursday, 15th September to Tuesday 20th September  respectively.

Igalamela/Odolu LGAs will be attended to by the Committee on Wednesday 21st to Friday 23rd.

Olamaboro would have  Saturday 24th while  Ankpa LGA would be attended to  between Monday 26th  to Wednesday 28th of September.

The Committee Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Okala, has asked everyone to be weary of fraudsters, who promise to assist workers to solve their problems in exchange for money. He reassured Kogites that the process is transparent and fair. He asked anyone approached by such people to report to the Committee.

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JUST IN: Customs Hands Over 21 Stolen Vehicles To Canadian Government

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The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has transferred 21 stolen “Sport Utility Vehicles” (SUVs) and other assorted vehicles to the Canadian Government, following their recovery from various locations across the country.

 

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Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Now In Our Custody — EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has been detained in the agency’s custody for allegedly misappropriating over N110 billion in public funds.

The EFCC stated that the former governor appeared at its headquarters after months of ignoring invitations and avoiding court summons related to fraud connected to his administration.

EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Tuesday said that Bello had been detained and would be questioned about the allegations against him.

According to reports, Bello responded to the EFCC’s invitation on Tuesday, arriving at the EFCC office with his lawyers, but without his successor, Governor Usman Ododo, who had reportedly been shielding him from arrest.

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Libya Arrests Four Nigerians Over Drug Trafficking, Health Risks [VIDEO]

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Libyan authorities have arrested four Nigerians in Sabha and Bani Walid on charges related to drug trafficking and testing positive for infectious diseases.

The arrests were announced on Monday by Migrant Rescue Watch, an advocacy group, through a post on X (formerly Twitter).

In Sabha, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) conducted a raid at the residence of two Nigerian suspects and seized 1,200 hallucinogenic pills along with other illicit substances. Both suspects were handed over to the Sabha Security Directorate for further investigation.

In a statement, Migrant Rescue Watch confirmed: “CID in Sabha carried out a raid on a reported location and arrested two Nigerian drug traffickers. During a search of the premises, police found 1,200 hallucinogenic pills and other illicit drugs. Both individuals were transferred to the Sabha Security Directorate.”

In a separate incident, two Nigerians, a male and a female, were detained in Bani Walid during a routine health screening after testing positive for infectious diseases.

The Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM) in Bani Walid transferred the suspects to Tripoli, Libya’s capital, for further processing and eventual repatriation to Nigeria.

Migrant Rescue Watch’s statement read, “DCIM Bureau in Bani Walid transferred two Nigerian #migrants (female and male) who tested positive for infectious diseases to Tripoli for repatriation.”

Bani Walid, located south of Tripoli, is known as a transit hub for migrants attempting to cross into Europe. Libyan authorities continue to crack down on illegal activities and enforce public health measures within the region.

 

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