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May
02
2024
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FG Begins Payment Of N2.75bn Compensation On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway -Umahi

FG Begins Payment Of N2.75bn Compensation On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway -Umahi

FGN, News Flash, Works
FG Begins Payment Of N2.75bn Compensation On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway — Umahi Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, presenting cheques to some property owners along the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway in Lagos on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The Federal Government on Wednesday commenced compensation of people who own buildings and structures affected by the construction of the 700-km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, who disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, said the government is commencing the payment worth N2.75 billion spanning channel 0 to 3 today. “I wish to flag off the compensation from channel 0…
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May
02
2024
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16 Travellers Burnt To Death In Enugu Road Crash

16 Travellers Burnt To Death In Enugu Road Crash

Mishap, News Flash, Obituary
16 Travellers Burnt To Death In Enugu Road Crash Sixteen passengers onboard a Toyota Hummer bus were burnt beyond recognition when the bus burst into flames after plunging into a fence along Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road in Ekwegbe in the Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday night.According to the police spokesman, the accident occurred at about 5:20pm, on Tuesday He said the passengers, who died in the crash, comprised 14 males and two females. According to him, the driver of the 18-seater bus…
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May
01
2024
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‘God Has Set You Up To Be A Star In Our Country’ – Kumuyi To Gov Otti

‘God Has Set You Up To Be A Star In Our Country’ – Kumuyi To Gov Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Religion
'GOD HAS SET YOU UP TO BE A STAR IN OUR COUNTRY' - KUMUYI TO GOV OTTI The Founder and General Overseer of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, more popularly known as Deeper Life Church, Pastor W. F. Kumuyi, says there is a bright light shining in Abia State. Pastor Kumuyi, who has been in the state for about a week for a crusade with the theme; "A Glorious Transformation Through Christ", spoke Tuesday, when he paid a working visit to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, at his residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area. The revered…
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May
01
2024
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Court Grants EFCC’s Request To Freeze 1146 Bank Accounts

Court Grants EFCC’s Request To Freeze 1146 Bank Accounts

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash
Court Grants EFCC’s Request To Freeze 1146 Bank Accounts [DETAILS] Amid FX crisis, An Abuja Court has granted the request of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission to freeze at least 1,146 bank accounts belonging to individuals and companies over allegations of unauthorized dealing in foreign exchange. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had alleged that many Nigerians are involved in Foreign Exchange racketeering leading to instability in the Foreign exchange in Nigeria. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on the ex-parte motion moved by counsel for the anti-graft agency, Ekele Iheanacho, also granted the commission’s application to conclude the…
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May
01
2024
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Nigeria Will Be In Darkness If FG Doesn’t Hike Electricity Tariff – Adelabu

Nigeria Will Be In Darkness If FG Doesn’t Hike Electricity Tariff – Adelabu

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Power & Energy
Nigeria Will Be In Darkness If FG Doesn’t Hike Electricity Tariff - Adelabu Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power, says the country will be thrown into darkness if the federal government does not hike electricity tariff. On April 3, the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved an increase in electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. The commission said customers under the classification, who receive 20 hours of electricity supply daily, will now pay N225 per kilowatt (kW), starting from April 3 — up from N66. Appearing before the senate committee on power on Monday, Adelabu said although citizens…
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May
01
2024
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Senators Fight Over Seats In Newly Renovated Chamber

Senators Fight Over Seats In Newly Renovated Chamber

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash
Senators Fight Over Seats In Newly Renovated Chamber The resumption of the Senate from its Easter and Sallah break on Tuesday, April 30, was almost enmeshed in rowdy session as senators literally fought over seats. The plenary commenced at about 11:00am after the Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, arrived the chamber and took his seat. After saying the statutory prayers, Akpabio announced the names of senators who had their birthdays while the Senate was away on recess. It was while the announcement was ongoing that Senator Sahabi Ya’u (APC – Zamfara North) was observed speaking in a high tone to the…
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May
01
2024
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Super Falcons Goalie Nnadozie Wins Best Goalkeeper Award In France

Super Falcons Goalie Nnadozie Wins Best Goalkeeper Award In France

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Football, News Flash, Sports
Super Falcons Goalie Nnadozie Wins Best Goalkeeper Award In France The Nigerian international goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has etched her name in the history books by becoming the first African and Nigerian player to be crowned the best goalkeeper in the French D1 Arkema (women’s league). The 23-year-old shot-stopper’s remarkable achievements this season, including her penalty-saving heroics, cemented her status as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Nnadozie beat out stiff competition from Olympic Lyon’s Christiane Endler and Katarzyna Kiedrzynek of Paris SG to claim the coveted individual accolade. “It’s very pleasing because she deserves it and she achieved…
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May
01
2024
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Chairman Of Victoria Garden City Lagos Found Dead In His Car

Chairman Of Victoria Garden City Lagos Found Dead In His Car

Crime, News Flash, Security
Chairman Of Victoria Garden City Lagos Found Dead In His Car The Chairman of Victoria Garden City (VGC) in the Lekki-Ajah area of Lagos State, Gihan Mbelu, has reportedly been found dead in his car. The incident occurred on Friday, April 26, 2024, according to the Lagos State Police Command. The police said the matter was reported to the command by General Manager of the Victoria Garden City Estate. The 42-year-old was found unconscious in his C300 4Matic ash-coloured car around 10am on Friday with the ignition on and the vehicle glass rolled up around the VGC area. Police detectives…
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May
01
2024
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President Tinubu Has Directed Prompt Design Of The Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway – Sen. Dave Umahi

President Tinubu Has Directed Prompt Design Of The Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway – Sen. Dave Umahi

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, disclosed on Sunday that he had received a directive from the President for the prompt design of the Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway. Mr. Umahi spoke following his examination of the Section one, phase one, of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and its realignment in Lagos. He said, “I’m happy that Mr President has also directed me to start the immediate design of the Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway. “This one is a spur of the Coastal highway, and that one is 1000 kilometres. “We’ve started the design and I’m very sure that as soon as Federal Executive…
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May
01
2024
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Ogbonnaya Onu: We Will Immortalize Former ABIA Governor – Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Ogbonnaya Onu: We Will Immortalize Former ABIA Governor – Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Abia State, National Assembly, News Flash, Obituary
Press Release from the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Abuja April 30, 2024 Onu, Eze projected image of Ndi Igbo- Reps' S/East caucus …We will immortalize former Abia governor -Kalu South East Caucus in the House of Representatives has eulogized the first civilian governor of Abia State and former minister of science and technology, late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, saying he made Ndi Igbo of the South East proud in public service. The same glowing tribute is also paid to the former spokesman of the Senate, Senator Ayogu Eze who the caucus said projected the image of the…
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