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Runsewe Commends Yahaya Bello for Sponsoring Kogi Culture Troupe to India

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4 years ago

August 1, 2022

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The Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has received thumbs up from the Director General, National Council for Arts Culture (NCAC), and President, Africa Region, World Craft Council, Otunba segun Runsewe, for sponsoring the Kogi Cultural Assemble to Jurasukund International Festival in India to represent Nigeria.

“This is a wonderful gift and great support to cultural development in Kogi State, a confirmation that the Kogi governor is a lover of culture,” Otunba Segun Runsewe affirmed.

While calling for more robust cultural engagement in Kogi State, the DG stated that he was confident that the governor will do more for the state, which is noted for its rich cultural history, and peaceful co existence of all Nigerians thereby earning the reputation as the most peaceful destination in Nigeria.

“Governor Yahaya has really earned our respect and admiration, because in spite of the unhealthy economic situation, he still went ahead to showcase Kogi, nay Nigeria to the world at Jurasukund International Cultural Tourism Festival in India,” Otunba Segun Runsewe further explained.

Kogi cultural contingent will also storm the 35th edition of the National Festival (NAFEST), in Lagos, come November.

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Court Grants Malami, Family N200m Bail

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2 days ago

March 6, 2026

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Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to the former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, his son Abdulaziz Malami, and his wife Asabe Bashir in the sum of N200 million each and two sureties in like sum.

As part of the bail conditions, one of the sureties is to deposit title deeds of properties in highbrow Maitama or Asokoro.

The defendants have been ordered to deposit their international passports with the court.

They are to remain in the custody of the Nigerian correctional service pending perfection of their bail conditions.

Justice Abdulmalik subsequently adjourned the matter until March 16 for the commencement of the trial.

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IGP Disu Removes Benjamin Hundeyin As FPRO

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3 days ago

March 5, 2026

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The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has reportedly removed Benjamin Hundeyin as the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO) and replaced him with a new appointee, though the name hasn’t been officially announced.

Hundeyin was previously serving as the Lagos Command PRO before being promoted to the national role.

This move comes as part of Disu’s efforts to revamp the Nigeria Police Force and improve its public image.

As the 23rd IGP, Disu has emphasized professionalism, accountability, and transparency, warning officers that there will be no tolerance for misconduct or abuse of power.

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Assets Declaration: Court Dismisses NDLEA’s Case Against Abba Kyari

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3 days ago

March 5, 2026

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), against suspended DCP Abba Kyari on allegations bordering on non-disclosure of assets.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit, filed against Kyari and his younger brothers, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, for failure of the anti-narcotic agency to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The judge held that the burden of proving a case beyond reasonable doubt falls in the prosecution which it had failed to do so.

The ruling covers only asset declaration allegations. Other cases including drug related offences are still ongoing.