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FEC Approves $3.02bn For Reconstruction Of Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Rail Line
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Eastern Narrow Gauge. The cost of the project was put at $ 3 . 02 bn. The decision was taken at the weekly meeting of the council presided over by the President, Muhammadu Buhari. Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, disclosed this to State House correspondents at the...
Borrow Ideas From China, Not Money – Peter Obi Tells FG
Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that borrowing progressive business ideas from China will be more beneficial to Nigeria than taking public loans to pump into the economy. Obi, who made this remark at the 60th Founder’s Day Lecture of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, said China had gone...
Bill To Prohibit Secret Cult, Similar Activities Passes First Reading In Abia Assembly
Abia State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed into first reading the Bill to prohibit secret cult activities, possession and use of offensive weapons and for other matters. ABN TV reports that The Bill is sponsored by the Majority Leader, Hon. Solomon Akpulonu. Also passed into first reading on Tuesday is the Abia State Public Procurement (Amendment No. 1) Bill 2020,...
Group Writes BPP, Seeks Details Of 27.4bn Project Loan By Abia Govt
Foundation For Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) has written the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) demanding details and implementation status of 27.4bn World Bank loan secured by Abia State Government. In a letter titled 'FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (FOI) REQUEST ON THE WORLD BANK 27.4BN LOAN FOR THE WATERSHED PROJECT IN ABA, ABIA STATE EXECUTED BY NEWMAP' and signed by...
#EndSARS: Reps Unveil 30-Day Plan To Tackle Police Brutality
The Speaker House of Representatives, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, has unveiled some of the plans by the House, aimed at tackling police brutality in the country. In a statement signed personally on Wednesday, Gbajabiamila said over the next 30 days, the House will work with the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), civil society and with Nigerians of good conscience to draft new...
FG Orders Fresh Verification Of N-Power Beneficiaries
The Federal Government has directed Batches A and B beneficiaries of the N-Power Programme who were earlier omitted from the payment of their stipends to report to their various state focal persons for verification and revalidation. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, gave the directive in Abuja on Tuesday. She stated that efforts to resolve unpaid...
Reconstituted Abia Assembly Standing Committees Now 27 (SEE LIST)
The Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly Rt.Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji has announced the reconstitution of 27 standing committees of the Assembly. The announcement came on Monday during Plenary session. Below are committees and the membership: Namely: (1) Committee on House Services. Hon. Mandela Obasi- Chairman Chima Anosike - Secretary. (2) COMMITTEE ON RULES AND BUSINESS, & Legislative Compliance. Hon. Solomon Akpulonu - Chairman Hon. Jerry...
IGP Reaffirms Commitment To See FSARS Reform Through
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has reaffirmed his commitment to the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Police Force especially as it concerns the activities of the Federal Anti-robbery Squad (FSARS) and other Special Tactical Units of the Force. The IGP made this known during a courtesy call on him by the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr....
Buhari Understands Your Economic Difficulties, He’s Considering Palliatives – Osinbajo
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has told Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari understands the pains and burdens they are going through primarily because of the economic situation aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. He said for this reason, the Federal Government is considering palliatives that can offer succour to the people. Osinbajo spoke with State House Correspondents on Monday, according to Laolu...
FSARS Personnel To Be Issued Guns Only When Responding To Violent Crimes
In line with directives of the Inspector-General of Police on measures to curb the excesses of policemen attached to the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, (FSARS), and other tactical units, the Commissioner of Police, Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS, Imohimi Edgal, embarked on measures towards implementing the police boss’s directives. According to him, henceforth, no personnel of the Federal Anti-Robbery Squad...
