RECONSTRUCTION work along the Eleme-Onne portion of the East-West Road in Rivers State has been immediately suspended by the federal government. In an interview with reporters on Sunday in Port Harcourt, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed that the…
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri TO ensure good governance and prudent management of funds, the World Bank in collaboration with Borno State Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) and the Ministry of Reconstruction Rehabilitation and Resettlement have organized a three -day capacity…
THE Minister of Works, David Umahi, has debunked an online report claiming that he authorised the payment of N9.3 billion meant for road construction to a Mirco-Finance Bank. Trojan News reports that BudgIT’s service delivery promotion platform, Tracka, accused Umahi of…
THE Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Lugard, based in Lokoja, has successfully apprehended a retired army corporal, Denis Foukorighe, and a civilian, Paul Obor, with over 400 kilograms of a substance suspected to be hemp. The arrest, which took place along…
AHEAD of the anticipated February 3 rerun and by-elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that a total of 4,613,197 Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) have been collected by voters. This crucial update was revealed in a document published…
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri THE Vice President of the federal republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima has lampooned those opposing the federal government’s decision over some Departments and units of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Federal Airport Authority…
THE reason behind the nationwide decrease in electricity supply has been revealed by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Adelabu attributed the drop in power supply to gas constraints faced by thermal generating companies. In a statement released on Friday…
GEOFFREY Onyeama, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, has wrapped up his legal action against Lilian Onoh, a former Nigerian ambassador to Jamaica and Namibia, concerning accusations of defamation. Onyeama concluded the case following a cross-examination on Friday before Justice…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved funding for the Second Niger Bridge two bypasses, Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria- kano and Lagos-Ibadan Highway. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, who disclosed this at the weekend, did not disclose the total amount released. According to…
PAN-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has explained why two offices – those of Acting National Leader and Deputy Leader – were abrogated by the organisation. The body recently announced that Chief Ayo Adebanjo, who has occupied the position of…
