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52% Of Road Projects Ongoing In Northern Nigeria – Umahi
David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has revealed that 52 percent of the road construction projects currently underway under the present administration are focused in northern Nigeria. Umahi also commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the necessary funding, as well as providing leadership for the construction of the 1068-kilometre Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway. He made this known during an inspection of a...
Okpebholo Blames Nigeria’s Development Struggles On Leadership Deficit
The lack of leadership is one of the main things impeding Nigeria's progress, according to Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State. Okpebholo made this assertion while delivering a keynote address titled “Shaping the Future: The Importance of Leadership in Edo State Youth Development” at the Youth Leadership Clinic 2025, organized by postgraduate students of the University of Abuja. The...
Gov Otti Announces FG’s Approval For Modular Refinery In Abia
In the oil-rich Owaza, Ukwa West Local Government Area, the federal government has authorized the construction of a modular refinery within the Abia Industrial and Innovative Park (AIIP) Governor Alex Otti disclosed this while flagging off the construction of the 11.1-kilometer Obehie-Umudobia-Owaza road, a project aimed at unlocking the economic potential of the region. Speaking at the event, Otti emphasized that...
Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Set For March 21
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has been scheduled for Friday, March 21, by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. This decision was confirmed on Wednesday after the case file was transferred to Justice Omotosho following a reassignment. Kanu is facing a seven-count terrorism charge brought against him by the Federal...
Russia Drowns 77 Ukrainian Drones Overnight
Russia drowned 77 Ukrainian drones overnight, its defence ministry said Thursday, two days after Kyiv carried out its largest direct strike on Moscow during the three-year war. Thirty drones were intercepted and destroyed over the western Bryansk region bordering Ukraine while 25 more were downed over Kaluga, the ministry said in a statement. More drones were intercepted over the regions of...
“IPU Can’t Summon Akpabio” – Spokesman
The camp of Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed the authority of the Inter-Parliamentary Union to compel him to appear before its panel over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the National Assembly. Akpabio’s media aide, Eseme Eyiboh, made this known in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Wednesday. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is serving a six-month suspension, had accused Akpabio...
Kebbi Gov Pledges Swift Resettlement For Lakurawa Attack Victims
Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has assured victims of the recent Lakurawa attacks in Arewa Local Government Area that his administration will take swift action to resettle them in their communities. Idris made this pledge on Wednesday during a condolence visit to the Internally Displaced Persons camp in Kangiwa, Kebbi State. The camp shelters those displaced from Birnin Debe, Dan...
Bishop Urges Pilgrims To Uphold Nigeria’s Image, Shun Negative Tendencies
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has enjoined intending pilgrims to join hands to make Nigeria work. He stated this during the departure of the 12th batch of intending Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan on Thursday in Abuja and Lagos. The Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations of NCPC, Mr Celestine Toruka,...
Nigeria, Korea Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties
The Republic of Korea has reiterated its commitment to strengthening ties with Nigeria, particularly in economic cooperation, security, and people-to-people exchanges. The Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Kim Pankyu, said this at a news conference to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Nigeria in Abuja on Thursday. Pankyu said that since his assumption of office as Korea...
”Lagos-Calabar Highway Project Wasteful, Corrupt” – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the N15.6tn Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project as wasteful and corrupt. He equally slammed the President Bola Tinubu administration for spending N21bn on a new official residence for Vice President Kashim Shettima, calling it a misplaced priority and conduit designed to embezzle public funds. The ex-leader disclosed this in chapter six of his new book, ‘Nigeria:...
