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Umahi kicks Off Dualisation Of Ekpoma-Auchi-Okpella-Okene-Ajaokuta Expressway
The Ekpoma-Auchi-Okpella-Okene-Ajaokuta Expressway's sections two through four are now being dualized. The project was officially launched yesterday in Ekpoma, the headquarters of the Esan West Local Government Area of Edo, by Works Minister Dave Umahi. Umahi reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to making federal roads motorable. He stated that the Ekpoma-Auchi-Okpella-Okene-Ajaokuta corridor, which links Edo and Kogi states, was of...
PCRC Disassociates Self From Planned Protest Against Police Brutality In Imo
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Imo State has distanced itself from a planned protest against police brutality, violence, and extortion in the state. Mr. Bathram Uzodimma, the committee’s Chairman, made this known while speaking to newsmen in Owerri, the state capital, on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that residents from Ahiazu, Aboh, and Ezinihitte Mbaise Local...
Lagos Power Supply Issues Linked To Faulty Transmission Lines, Says EKEDC
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Monday blamed the ongoing power outages that Lagos residents have been experiencing on faults in the 330kV transmission lines that supply electricity to the area. In a statement signed by EKEDC, the company explained that the reduced power allocation from its partners at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has led to load-shedding...
US Security Alert: Nigerians Have Nothing To Fear — Lai Mohammed
The federal government has assured Nigerians of safety and security for everyone in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the assurance in Abuja during a ministerial session at the ongoing UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week. The government’s assurance is sequel to a security alert issued Sunday by the Embassy of the United States...
FG Lessens Effects Of Reforms – Ministers
The senior figures of the Tinubu Administration had another chance to lay out the government’s policies and how they have impacted the people. The occasion was the briefing by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume on the activities lined up to mark the 64th independence anniversary. No fewer than 20 million Nigerians have received the government’s...
Gov. Matawalle Orders Arrest Of Those Rejecting Old Naira Notes
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has ordered the arrest of anyone who refuses to accept the old currency notes of two hundred, five, and one thousand naira in the state. He said the old currency notes remain legal tender until the final verdict of the case instituted against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the federal government by three...
Federal High Court Releases Guidelines For Virtual Proceedings
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court has released guidelines and practice directions authorising judges to adopt virtual proceedings for court cases in all its judicial divisions. The Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, issued the practice directions for cases to be heard virtually on Zoom, Skype or any other audio-visual means approved by the court. The guidelines take effect from...
Gov. Otti To Launch 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Thursday
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, will on Thursday, December 14 launch of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem. The event will hold at Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia at 11a.m. prompt, Prof. Kenneth Kalu, Secretary to the State Government said in a statement. The following are invited: 1. The Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu 2. Members of the National Assembly...
Abide By Rules Of Hunting – Osun Police Cautions Hunters Over Use of Firearms
Commissioner of Police, Osun Command, Mohammed Umar Abba has cautioned hunters and members of the general public against the use of firearms. Abba, while warning that such an unwholesome act of negligence would not be treated with levity, added that the Command was compelled to act due to the need to abide by the rules of hunting expedition. The Osun Police...
Tinubu Vows To Improve Road Infrastructure Across The Nation
President Bola Tinubu has stated that his vision is to complete and expand major road infrastructure projects across Nigeria, aiming to enhance connectivity throughout the country. Represented by the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, Tinubu stated this on Sunday during the inauguration of section two of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road project. He said the road is a vital link between the...
