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Kogi To Reward Excellent Corps Members During Service-Gov Ododo
Joel Ajayi
Kogi State Government has urged Corps Members deployed to the State to leave indelible footprints of development in different sectors as agents of social change.
It said the present administration would reward any Corps Member that shows outstanding performance in his place of primary assignment.
The State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo stated this today in his address at the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Orientation Course held at NYSC Kogi State Orientation Camp, Asaya, Kabba.
“Be rest assured that excellent performances would be duly recognized and rewarded at the end of the service year by our administration.
I also want to assure you that we would provide adequate security and welfare for you”, the Governor said.
He urged the Corps Members to comply with the custom and traditions of their host communities.
Ododo also advised them to avoid hate speeches and other tendencies capable of promoting unrest within the State and beyond.
Speaking further, he counseled the Corps Members to use the trainings they received in camp to re-orientate themselves for the tasks ahead, even beyond their period of national service.
He commended them for the high level of discipline, comportment and maturity they displayed during the 21days Orientation period.
The Governor, who was represented at the ceremony by his Deputy, Comrade Salisu Oyibo charged the Corps Members to utilize the entrepreneurship skills they learnt in camp to become employers of labour.
He implored them to leave good legacies in Kogi State “in the areas of healthcare, campaign on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, healthcare delivery, sustainable development goals, agriculture, education, rural development among others”.
He appealed to Corps Employers in the State to provide the necessary welfare and conducive environment for the Corps Members as this would encourage them to contribute immensely to the development of the State.
In her address, the NYSC Kogi State Coordinator, Mrs Mofoluwaso Williams said the Corps Members have been exposed to para-military drills, skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development training, citizenship and leadership trainings as well as inspirational lectures on self actualization and development.
She advised the Corps Members to proceed to their places of Primary Assignment and translate the knowledge acquired in their institutions of higher learning and the trainings received while in camp to improve the lives of the people in their host communities.
The Coordinator advised them to obey all the NYSC rules and regulations as they were told in camp adding that erring Corps Members would be punished as spelt out in the NYSC Byelaws.
“You are advised to accept your postings in good faith as any Corps Member who induce rejection would be punished in line with the NYSC byelaws, and any employer who collude with them would be blacklisted.
I urge all Corps Employers in Kogi State to accept Corps Members posted to them and give them good welfare packages.
If you have genuine reason to travel, you must obtain permission through the proper channel”, Williams added.
While speaking to the press after the programme, the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed urged the Corps Members to serve as good ambassadors of their schools, families and NYSC.
He added that adequate security has been provided for their safety throughout the service year.
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Amb Lion Ogorry Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Sahara Reporters, Sowore For Misleading and Malicious Publication Endangering National Security
Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry, a renowned public advocacy practitioner and activist, today announced the filing of a high-profile lawsuit against Sahara Reporters Ltd. and its publisher, Omoyele Sowore, in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The suit, numbered FCT/HC/CV/4767/2025, accuses the defendants of publishing a false, malicious, and reckless article that violates Nigeria’s Constitution, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015, and other laws protecting public discourse, national security, and public order.
The originating summons, filed on November 24, 2025, stems from a Sahara Reporters article titled
“EXCLUSIVE: How Tinubu’s Defence Minister Matawalle Maintains Contact With Bandit Leaders, Ordered Them To Compel Communities To Vote For APC—Former Aide,” published on November 19, 2025.
Ambassador Ogorry alleges that the publication contains grave, unfounded accusations against the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, claiming he maintains illicit contacts with bandit leaders, orders communities to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC), and engages in activities that undermine counter-terrorism efforts.
These claims, according to the suit, are not only false but also fabricated to incite alarm, hatred, and ill-will, while endangering national security and public safety.
In his affidavit supporting the summons, Ambassador Ogorry, a Nigerian citizen and resident of Abuja with a long-standing commitment to public order and lawful civic discourse, emphasized that the article was disseminated widely across Sahara Reporters’ website, social media channels, X.com (Twitter) account, Facebook pages, WhatsApp broadcasts, and other platforms. He described the publication as a blatant violation of Section 39(3)(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which prohibits speech that endangers public safety, national security, and public order. Furthermore, it contravenes Sections 24(1)(a) & (b) of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 by disseminating false, misleading, and harmful information capable of causing alarm or ill-will.
“The defendants’ reckless actions have not only tarnished the reputation of a dedicated public servant but have also compromised ongoing military operations against banditry and terrorism in Nigeria’s North-West region,” said Ambassador Ogorry. “This publication promotes distrust, exposes the Minister to risks, and undermines the morale of our armed forces engaged in counter-terrorism. It is a direct assault on our national security and the freedom of expression that must be balanced with responsibility.”
The lawsuit seeks the following reliefs from the court:
– A declaration that the publication is false, misleading, malicious, and not protected speech under Section 39(1) of the Constitution (as amended).
– A declaration that it falls within restricted speech under Section 39(3)(a), endangering public safety, national security, and public order.
– A declaration that it violates Sections 24(1)(a) & (b) of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 by prohibiting false, harmful, or misleading information.
– AN ORDER OF INJUNCTION restraining the Defendants, their agents, or privies from further publishing, distributing, circulating, or causing to be circulated the said false publication or any other malicious publication especially as it relates to and against the person of Defence Minister, Dr. Matawalle.
– An order directing the defendants to issue a public retraction of the publication and publish a full apology on their website and social media channels for 14 consecutive days.
– General and exemplary damages of N10,000,000,000 (Ten Billion Naira) for the frivolous, false, and malicious publication geared toward endangering public safety, national security, and public order.
Ambassador Ogorry highlighted that the article, based on unverified claims from an alleged “former senior aide,” lacks any official record or evidence, demonstrating the defendants’ disregard for truth and ethical journalism. He urged the court to address this as a matter of urgent national importance, citing precedents such as President F.R.N. v. ISA (2017) and Guardian Newspapers v. AIEH (2011), which affirm that freedom of expression does not protect reckless publications that threaten security.
“This lawsuit is not just about correcting a falsehood; it’s about safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy, protecting public officials from baseless attacks, and ensuring media accountability,” Ambassador Ogorry added. “Sahara Reporters and Omoyele Sowore must be held responsible for their role in spreading dangerous misinformation that could fuel terrorism and disrupt public order.”
The case is set for hearing in the Abuja Judicial Division, and Ambassador Ogorry expressed confidence in the judiciary’s ability to uphold justice and constitutional principles.
About Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry
Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry is a public advocacy practitioner, activist, and Nigerian citizen dedicated to promoting national security, public order, and lawful civic discourse. With a focus on protecting public discourse from malicious interference, he advocates for responsible journalism and governance.
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