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Why The Witch-Hunt? By Fatima Oiza Muhammed

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Why The Witch-hunt? By Fatima Oiza Muhammed
As a Kogite from the Central Senatorial District of Kogi State (The Same Senatorial district Yahaya Bello is from), I can’t sit and watch misinformation been spread everywhere as it relates to the current faceoff between the EFCC and Yahaya Bello.
I have read lots of articles and watched many interviews where people were alleging that the EFCC is witch-hunting Yahaya Bello and that the EFCC Chairman is been used by some persons in the presidency to fight Yahaya Bello..
As a kogite and a sister to Yahaya Bello who knows almost everything about this case, I have to let the world know the truth..
First of all, I would love to state that I love my brother Yahaya Bello.. I also love my people from the Central Senatorial district more than anyone else from any other senatorial district or state..
I am unapologetic about this.. However, no matter how much we love each other where I come from, there are certain acts that we all condemn and forbid.. Real Ebira Men or Women are not thieves.. We detest stealing so much that even if the thief is my twin brother, I will not hesitate to call him out and report him to the society.
We are courageous and truthful people. If an Ebira man or woman is falsely accused of stealing, they will courageously come out to clear their names because if they do not, the stealing tag will be attached to their loved ones and their generations yet unborn..
What Yahaya Adoza Bello is doing right now offends the core values of the true Ebira culture.. Guilty or not, Yahaya Bello is expected to courageously answer the allegations against him.. No matter who wants to “persecute” him, as a former Governor and a member of the Ruling party, if he is innocent, he will walk free except of course he is not.
Yahaya Bello has become a national issue; people all over the country are now tagging we the Ebira’s as cowards who only know how to talk without actions.. I used to believe so much in the capacity of Yahaya Bello.
I never knew that a time will come where Yahaya Bello will be afraid of *Natasha Akpoti*!
I listened to the EFCC Chairman’s speech with so much tears in my eyes.. The EFCC Chairman went against the code by personally calling Yahaya Bello to offer him a safe cover to answer the allegations against him.
This case began long before the current EFCC Chairman came on board.. *How will any reasonable person tag this a witch-hunt??*
The EFCC Chairman’s video brought me to tears..
I want to at this point pray for the EFCC Chairman; for honoring us the Ebira’s and Kogites generally by offering Yahaya a safe cover to answer the allegations, You will live long.. Your enemies will never succeed… You will grow from strength to strength.. You are uplifted.. No harm will come near you or Your loved ones..
In addition to this, I also want to thank the EFCC chairman for exercising the greatest restraints at Yahaya’s house.
Mr Chairman, your actions so far have shown that you are a well bred lawyer and a true man of God.. I saw the pain in your eyes when you were talking about the money stolen from a poor state like Kogi State.. You almost cried that day.. Trust me, the pain we feel as Ebiras is much more than what you feel Mr Chairman.. By running away, it means that Yahaya is guilty of all the charges against him and more.. I know what N80billion naira can do for kogi state at this point in time.. To think that just one person diverted this huge amount of money for his personal use is sickening.
It pains me seeing my brothers and sisters going online to defend Yahaya Bello..
They are further confirming to the whole country that we the Ebiras are thieves and we celebrate the biggest thieves among us.. Those not from kogi who are taking money from Yahaya to defend this humongous theft, may God forgive you… I pray you all experience the same in your various states since you are fully in support.
The money Yahaya Bello is alleged to have stolen is not the money for just the Igalas. It is not money for just the Okuns. What he stole belongs to all kogites.. The ebiras inclusive.
We are now celebrating someone stealing from us just because he is not coming to our various houses with guns and other dangerous weapons to forcefully take these monies from us.. Those who steal with guns and weapons will never be able to steal 80 billion naira in their lifetime..
Besides been an Ebira lady, another thing that triggered me into writing this post is when I had a discussion with one of my brothers from Ebira land who is a local government worker.. because of the percentage salaries currently being paid since the past 8yrs to Local government staff in Kogi State, he had to withdraw his children from school.. Today, his children are hawking all over Okene.. The little female ones have become vulnerable to pedophiles roaming around.. Hearing this same man supporting Yahaya Bello just because he is Ebira totally broke me.. I had to tell him how Yahaya was alleged to have taken $700,000 + from the state and used it to pay the school fees of his children in advance until they graduate from the school.. That school is one of the most expensive schools in Nigeria.. I told him how Yahaya even paid in advance for one of his children who is yet to start going to school.. I asked him the personal or collective benefit himself or his community have gotten from Yahaya Bello since he became governor, he was unable to mention anything. I asked him if Okene water is working? For 8yrs that his hero Yahaya was Governor?
What about water for Eika, Ihima, Ogaminana, Ogori, Okengwe, Obangede, Eganyi etc?
I asked him if St Andrew primary school in Okene and many of its types in Okehi, Adavi, Ogori-Magongo and Ajaokuta got any attention during his 8yrs?
I asked if Yahaya increased his salary when he came in simply because he is an Ebira man?.. At this point, he was already in tears.. He wept uncontrollably.. Like I told you earlier, he was being paid percentage salary.. I asked him if in addition to all these things, he can in good conscience support a known thief who has stolen directly from him, he said NO. As I was about asking more questions, he stopped me and started raining curses on Yahaya Bello and cohorts.. Wow, how was it that he had to wait for me to remind him of his reality?? I asked what he wanted in life and for his kids.. He told me he just wanted to give them a good life and ensure that they are properly educated so that they can stand shoulder to shoulder with their peers in the future.
I asked if he would be able to do that with the percentage salary he is currently receiving?
At this point, he went mute.. I do not want this write up to become too long and boring but a *honest* Ebira man or woman knows exactly how painful this matter is to us..
On this note, I, on behalf of the majority of *genuine/honest* *Ebira’s and genuine Kogites pledge our unwavering and total support to the EFCC Chairman Barrister, Ola Olukayode and Mr President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for their fight against corruption..*
Some people are mentioning names of persons who should also be invited by the EFCC as the excuse for supporting Bello’s cowardice.. It’s such a pity.. Hadi Sirika was recently just arrested on an allegation of stealing 8 billion Naira.. He was arrested and he is now in the process of clearing himself. Nobody from his state organized any protest against the EFCC.. They didn’t start doing interviews claiming that Sirika is being Witch-hunted. The governor of his state did not come to disrupt his lawful arrest by the EFCC.
Hadi Sirika is also a leader in the Ruling party; APC.. This is because his people will not be seen to celebrate thieves.. Yahaya on the other who is wanted over a whooping sum of 80 billion naira + is alleging witch-hunt; therefore, he will not surrender himself to be properly investigated and possibly prosecuted as if he is above the law?
My dearest EFCC Chairman, Kogites are solidly behind you!!!!! You will succeed.. You are uplifted.. Thank you for putting the good people of Kogi First.. We will not sit to applaud one man who is alleged to have stolen a huge chunk of our commonwealth just because we speak the same tribe… All those stolen monies are for himself, his immediate family, and his presidential ambition come 2027.. Kogites are supposed to suffer while one man wastes our commonwealth on a fruitless endeavor??? *GODFORBID* I am an example of what an Ebira lady with good character should be. I am courageous, I fear no one as long as I am on the side of the truth.. No hired thug or assassin can threaten me for speaking out..
In conclusion, I will never stop reminding the EFCC Chairman that all exceptionally good manner kogites are solidly behind him. We beg him to do all within his legal power and to also ask Mr President for the support of other relevant agencies so that Yahaya Adoza Bello our runaway ex-governor can be brought to justice so that this current embarrassment hovering all over Ebiraland and its good people can cleared off.
A statute of the EFCC chairman will be erected in Lokoja and we will never forget him if he helps us get justice and helps return the stolen funds to kogi state so that Kogites can benefit from their commonwealth instead of one man sitting on it.
At this point, I appeal to those alleging witch-hunt and and those taking money to speak in favor of Yahaya to desist from doing that.. If they don’t heed to this timely and humble appeal, my prayer for them is that their offsprings and loved ones will also suffer from theft whenever anything good comes to their way.. Their generations unborn will work and behave like Yahaya Bello and they will never live a happy life..
*STOP WITCH-HUNTING THE EFCC CHAIRMAN*
Hon Fatima Oiza Muhammed
National Secretary,
Kogi Youth frontier for good governance

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Source: GateKeeperNews

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NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE ADDRESSES VIRAL VIDEO INVOLVING OFFICER AND CLEARING AGENTS

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1. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is aware of two separate videos circulating on social media involving one of its officers and clearing agents at Car Park C Terminal under the Tincan Island Port Area Command. The first video captures an incident in which the officer was subjected to what seems like an embarrassment and hostility. In contrast, the second shows a contrasting scenario in which agents warmly received the same officer.

2. It is pertinent to note that the NCS takes these incidents very seriously. Following standard protocol, the service has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding both videos. To ensure impartiality and thoroughness, the Customs Police Unit has been saddled to review the videos, gather statements from the officer in question, and engage relevant stakeholders associated with these incidents.

3. In line with the NCS Act 2023 Section 30, the NCS upholds its commitment to a transparent and accountable process. It is important to note that any individual found to be in contravention of NCS regulations—including clearing agents, officers, or other involved parties—will be held accountable under the law and appropriate measures pursued to serve as a deterrent.

4. The NCS management, under the leadership of the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, wishes to assure the general public, stakeholders, and the business community that appropriate action will be taken in response to the investigation’s findings. He urges all parties operating within the port community to conduct their activities responsibly and in line with the principles of respect and professionalism.

5. The NCS is committed to creating a safe and conducive environment for legitimate trade and commerce to thrive across all its formations.

ABDULLAHI MAIWADA
Chief Superintendent of Customs
National Public Relations Officer
For Comptroller-General of Customs
28 October 2024

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LONDON IS NOT A COUNTRY-HERE’S WHY.

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Most people think London is a Country of it’s own .. That’s not true. London is the capital of England UK  and there are four countries in the UK with each having their capitals.

Some often confuse England, United Kingdom  and Great Britain.

England is a country just like Nigeria and its capital is London just like Abuja is the capital of Nigeria

Or Ghana as a country and accra as the capital of Ghana .

Great Britain is a collection of 3 countries which came together as one country and has its capital as London. Those 3 countries are:

1. England,
2. Scotland
3. Wales.

When you include Northern Ireland to these 3 countries, they become United Kingdom (Union of four nations)

1. England,
2. Scotland,
3. Wales, and
4. Northern Ireland.

That is why it is referred to as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Collectively, the four are taken as one country. London is its capital.

These four individual nations all have their own respective capitals.

Accordingly, the capital of

Scotland is Edinburgh,
Wales is Cardiff;
Northern Ireland is Belfast.
England is London.

Additionally,
England,Wales and Northern Ireland uses “pounds” as their official currency

Scotland uses “pounds sterling”

Both pounds and pounds sterling are of the same value but different prints.

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5 countries in Africa where it snows

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By Oluwaseyifunmi Awobiyi

The belief that Africa is a continent of dry seasons is just a misconception as there are countries in Africa where snows are no surprises.

These countries, located at higher altitudes or further from the equator, show that Africa’s geographical diversity also extends to its climate.

This variety challenges the narrow perceptions many hold about Africa, reminding us that it is a continent of contrasts. From tropical rainforests to snow-capped mountains, Africa’s climate reflects its vast landscape, which is as diverse as its people and cultures.

Here are the five countries in Africa where snow falls.

South Africa

South Africa is a vast nation featuring a diverse array of landscapes. The winter season lasts from June to August, and for those interested in experiencing snow, the Drakensberg Mountains are the ideal destination. This area attracts visitors who enjoy taking photographs in the snowy scenery and engaging in activities like sledding.

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While snowfall can occasionally occur in major cities such as Johannesburg, these events are quite rare.

Morocco

In Morocco, snowfall primarily occurs between December and February, though it is limited to the northern regions of the country, particularly in the Rif and Atlas Mountains. Snowfall is not guaranteed every year, making it a somewhat unpredictable phenomenon.

During these winter months, temperatures in the mountainous areas can plummet to as low as -8 degrees Celsius, creating a stark contrast to the warmer climates found elsewhere in the country. The combination of cold temperatures and occasional snow transforms the landscape, drawing visitors for activities such as skiing and snowboarding in places like Oukaïmeden and Michlifen.

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