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  The Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo, has made some appointments on his first day in office, retaining his predecessor, Yahaya Bello’s loyalists, nephew and other commissioners. Ododo, who was sworn in at the Muhammadu Buhari Mini Stadium, Lokoja, the Kogi State capital on Saturday, made his first appointments during his inaugural speech. The governor nominated some commissioners and other top aides. Some of those appointed served in the immediate past government of Yahaya Bello.

Beatriz Llorente, Oscar Olea’s lawyer, said: “My client’s innocence is confirmed by the conclusion of this investigation without charges.”

Barely 24 hours after his inauguration for a second term in office, the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday, dissolved his cabinet.

Aiyedatiwa was sworn in on Wednesday following the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

Mr Aiyedatiwa had been the acting governor since 13 December but was sworn in as governor on Wednesday following the death of Mr Akeredolu.