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    Kogi 2023: Why we are negotiating with another political party – former LP aspirant

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    An aspirant with the Labour Party for the next gubernatorial election in Kogi State, Mr. ThankGod Simon Mameh has revealed that negotiating his candidacy with another political party is imperative as his earlier political flatform was already enmeshed with crisis especially at the national level even before the primary elections.

    Mameh revealed this during an interactive session with journalist in Lokoja, the Kogi state capital Monday.

    The labour party according to him should have harness the blessing it was endowed with withing the very short time Mr. Peter Gregory obi came on board but instead series of power tussles bedeviled the party.

    He disclosed that he’ll make his new flatform known withing 48hrs from today believing that the new political party under which he’ll contest is run by erudite politicians that have carve a niche to be trusted time over.

    He further disclosed that selecting the party is not easy cognisance that party leaders have to be scrutnised by a candidate with a view to pitch tent with a party that has outstanding quality leadership.

    On the issue of labour party Mameh said ” as I’m talking now, there is no concrete assurance that the person tag as candidate of the labour party for Kogi gubernatorial election will remain  the party’s candidate because the Lamidi Apapa faction of the party are saying and they believe that any primary Election for Kogi, Imo and Rivers conducted by the Julius Abure led EXCO is null and void because of an FCT court order they revealed they’ve obtain stopping Abure from parading himself as the national chairman.”

    He stressed that his advisers thought that the crisis of the labour party will be quell before the primary elections but it was inflame and aggravated heading only to oblivion.

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    Again, Cracks Down on Thuggery by Kano police

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    The Kano State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against thuggery, arresting notorious thug Inuwa Zakari, aka “Gundura,” and 14 others. This was discosed by the command’s public relations officer, SP. Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.

    Gundura, 24, was wanted for terrorizing the state metropolis and was identified as the assailant who attacked a Vigilante Commander, inflicting life-threatening injuries, and damaged a police vehicle.

    The Arrests

    The arrests were made during clearance operations conducted between October 25-27, 2024, following directives from the State Commissioner of Police Salman Dogo Garba to launch aggressive operations against thuggery. The police sends red and clear signals that such violent activities will not be tolerated.

    Investigation and Prosecution

    The suspects are currently undergoing investigation at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department. Once complete, they will be charged to court to face the full wrath of the law.

    Community Cooperation

    The Commissioner of Police appreciates the public’s continued support and cooperation.

    Background

    This isn’t the first time the Kano State Police Command has taken decisive action against criminal activity.

    The Kano police command previously arrested 269 suspects for looting during a protest in August 2024.

    He urges everyone to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through emergency contact numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926.

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    FCDA Land Revocation: 3,273 allottees, SGF, Akume, Gbajabiamila , Buhari children to lose Land ownership.

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    Two weeks notice has been issued by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to 3,273 allottees who are mostly top government officials serving in the current administration of president Bola Tinubu with threats to revoke the Certificates of Occupancy of plots of land they owned.

    Also affected are prominent individuals and corporate organizations. Notable individuals affected include are high-ranking government officials,
    Former governors,
    Serving and former lawmakers and
    Prominent business leaders.

    The FCTA’s move according to the notice is aims to address infrastructural development in Maitama II (A10) District. Landowners are advised to settle their bills promptly to avoid losing property rights.

    Notice Details:

    – 3,273 allottees affected
    – Two-week notice period
    – Reason: Infrastructural development in Maitama II (A10) District

    Affected Individuals:

    – Yusuf Buhari and Zahra Buhari (children of former President Muhammadu Buhari).

    – Femi Gbajabiamila (Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu).

    – Abbas Tajudeen (Speaker of the House of Representatives).

    – George Akume (Secretary to the Government of the Federation).

    – Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Minister of Interior)
    – Bukola Saraki (Former Senate President).

    – Yakubu Dogara (former Speaker of the House of Representatives).

    – Ovie Omo-Agege (former Deputy Senate President).

    – John Eno (Minister of Sports).

    – Abubakar Kyari (Minister of Agriculture and Food Security).

    – Chris Nigige (former Minister of Labour and Employment)

    Former Governors:

    – Theodore Orji
    – Rochas Okorocha
    – Ibikunle Amosun
    – Tanko Al-Makura
    – Joshua Dariye
    – Gabriel Suswam
    – Ibrahim Shekarau
    – Okezie Ikpeazu
    – Jonah Jang
    – Seriake Dickson
    – Adamu Muazu
    – Bukar Abba Ibrahim

    Serving and Former Lawmakers:

    – Dino Melaye
    – Kabiru Marafa
    – Stella Oduah
    – Danjuma Goje
    – Ben Bruce
    – David Umaru
    – Saliu Mustapha
    – Biodun Olujimi
    – Andy Uba
    – Sunday Karimi
    – Olumide Osoba
    – Nicholas Ossai
    – Emmanuel Bwacha
    – Osita Izunaso
    – Julius Ihonvbere
    – Wole Oke
    – Kabiru Gaya
    – Beni Lar
    – Leo Ogor
    – Darlington Nwokocha
    – Petet Nwaoboshi
    – Oker Jev
    – Lynda Ikpeazu
    – Khadijat Ibrahim
    – Obinna Chidoka
    – Philip Aduda
    – Smart Adeyemi
    – Chukwuka Utazi
    – Timothy Golu
    – Edward Pwajok
    – Ali Ndume
    – Ben Obi
    – Binta Garba
    – Teslim Folarin

    Other notable individuals:

    – Adamu Abdullahi (former National Chairman of the APC)
    – Ameh Ebute (third Republic Senate President)

    Key Points:

    -Two-week deadline to settle outstanding payments.

    – Infrastructural development cited as reason for notice.

    – Failure to pay may lead to withdrawal of Rights of Occupancy and reallocation of lands

    The notice warns that failure to pay outstanding land bills, rents, fees, and charges within the stipulated period will result in the withdrawal of the Rights of Occupancy and reallocation of the lands.

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    Change of Name: ALHAJI DAUDA ISMA’IL MAMEH

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    Alhaji Dauda Isma’il Mameh

    I, known and address as ThankGod Simon Mameh and David Simon Mameh now wish to be known and address Alhaji Dauda Isma’il.

    All former documents bearing David Simon Mameh and or ThankGod Simon Mameh remain valid.

    The public and everyone doing business with us should take note please.

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