The defendants are being prosecuted by the anti-graft agency for allegedly laundering Kogi State’s funds to the tune of N10 billion.
Mr Fanwo noted that the early payment reflected the administration’s commitment to prioritising workers’ welfare in the state.
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Mr Bello, alongside Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, is facing a 16-count charge over alleged N110 billion property fraud.
Mr Akpabio urged Mr Ododo to take heart and be consoled by the rich legacies of his late father.
He acknowledged the particular challenge of losing parents while serving in high public office.
Security operatives have arrested 12 suspected kidnappers and one informant in a coordinated operation carried out across parts of Kogi and Kwara.
Mr Akpabio, in his petition, described Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations as a deliberate and reckless attempt to drag his reputation in the mud.
HURIWA accused the police of being a tool for the All Progressives Congress, particularly in Kogi State, in trying to stop the senator’s visit.
Mr Fanwo called on security agencies to hold Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan responsible for any security breakdown in the state.
Mr Ododo encouraged Muslims to continue reflecting on the values of compassion, peace, and progress.
