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Tollgate Returns As Nigerians Set To Pay For Using Federal Roads [LIST OF TOLL PRICES]
The Nigerian Government has announced the approval of a new policy for tollgates across the country. This was disclosed by Nigeria’s minister of works and housing, Babatunde Fashola on Wednesday after a federal executive council meeting. ABN TV gathered that the executive council granted approval of the ‘Federal Roads and Bridges Tolling Policy and Regulations’. The policy states that Nigerians are to pay...
NGO adopts two schools in Delta State
By Tega Odje SAPELE - THE Healing Hands Health Society, a Non-Governmental Organisation set up by Isoko born Dr. Uvoh Onoriobe has held a school health outreach/distribution of writing materials at Okotie Eboh Primary School 1 Sapele, Delta State. The beneficiaries included all 350 pupils and 17 teachers of the school. This project is in conjunction with the goals of the...
Senate Passes N607bn 2022 FCT Budget
The Senate has passed for second reading the N607.962bn 2022 budget by the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The appropriation bill was passed on Wednesday after several objections over the lateness of the presentation of the 2022 budget. The upper legislative chamber consequently, ordered the authorities of FCT, to make available, 2023 budget proposals latest by next week at or risk zero...
Uwaila Omozuwa Read At The Church Where She Was Raped, Murdered For 5 Years – Mother
Late Uwaila Omozuwa had been using church where she was murdered as her reading house for five years until the news of her death broke seven days ago. ABN TV reports that The church at Osa-Amadasun Street, Ohovbe Quarters, which Uwaila Omozuwa attended and about five minute-walk from her residence were considered a safe spot for her to assimilate and...
PFN Cautions Christians Against Amplifying Nigeria’s Problems, Calls For Prayers
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) yesterday in Abuja cautioned Christians against amplifying the country’s problems and challenges but to pray ceaselessly for the nation and its leaders. “Christians should not amplify the challenges or problems of the country, but pray and fill the vacuum of worries and anxieties with prayers. “God is showing mercy to our country and we shall...
24-Year-Old Man Found Dead Months After Missing
The hope of the family of 24-year-old Olanrewaju Ogundare of seeing him alive after he went missing in December 2020 has been dashed. On Monday, the family was presented with photos of his mutilated corpse, ending months of search and prayers. Ogundare worked with The Civic Centre, a popular event centre in the Victoria Island area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt...
Watch Moment Former Anambra Gov Obiano In EFCC Custody [VIDEO]
A video of the former governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has surfaced. In this video, Obiano is seen drinking bottled water. Obiano was arrested on Thursday after the expiration of his tenure.
APGA Raised Alarm Over Plot To Arrest Ebonyi Candidates
The Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance has raised the alarm over a plot to arrest and prosecute its deputy governorship candidate, Nkata Chukwu; senatorial candidate for Ebonyi South, Ifeanyi Eleje; and others candidates. APGA observed that it was not oblivious of the intimidation of its candidates in the 2023 general election and the destruction of their...
EndSARS: Osun Govt Presents N53.2 Million To Victims
The Osun State government has presented cheques totaling N53.2 million as compensation to 13 victims of police brutality in the state. Governor Gboyega Oyetola presented the cheques to the victims at his office in Osogbo on Thursday. In the wake of...
Police Reveals What Killed Davido’s Son After Conducting Autopsy On His Corpse
The command of the Lagos State Police After doing an autopsy on the boy's corpse, the reason of Ifeanyi Adeleke's death was eventually revealed. According to the Lagos State police command, Ifeanyi drowned to deat, Mr.Benjamin Hundeyin, the public relations officer for the command, revealed this. While speaking, Mr Hundeyin said: "Autopsy has been concluded. It confirms the boy (Ifeanyi)...
