Soludo engages Canadian firm for Anambra rail project

Governor Chukwuma Soludo has contracted a Canadian-based infrastructure advisory organisation, CPCS Transcom Limited, to prepare and design a master plan for rail line network for Anambra State. The rail lines would run from Onitsha, the state’s commercial nerve centre, to Ihiala, targeting the Oseokwa Port through Nnewi, Igbo-Ukwu, Ekwulobia, Oko down to Umunze, the border town to Abia and Imo, General Manager, Anambra State Bureau of Public Procurement (ANSBPP), Mr Okey Ezeobi, told journalists on...

Adamawa State Records Another Boat Mishap, 11 Dead Bodies Recovered

Just two days after 15 persons died in a boat mishap in Rugange village while crossing Njuwa in Yola South Local Government Area, Adamawa State, the state has recorded another boat mishap which occurred at Kwatan Mallam Adamu in Gurin village in Fufore Local Government Area. The Information Officer, Fufore Local Council, Jingi Abdullahi who confirmed the incident said 11 dead bodies had so far been recovered. “As of now, local divers have recovered 11...

Adamawa: Attacks On NEMA Warehouses Impede Distribution Of Relief Items

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the recent attacks on its Yola operations office and warehouses by hoodlums had delayed the distribution of the Special Economic Livelihood Emergency relief materials in Adamawa. Director General of the Agency, Mustapha Habib Ahmed revealed this during a courtesy call on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in the Government House, Yola Tuesday, saying some of the items have been carted away by the hoodlums. Ahmed called on the government...

Over 200 Inmates Regain Freedom In Adamawa

Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee has discharged 223 out of 461 inmates including women awaiting trial at Yolde Pate New Medium Security Custodial Centre in Yola South local government area. In the same vein, the committee discharged 26 convicted inmates out of 178 serving various jail terms at the correctional center and admitted 52 to bail. Addressing those discharged, the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman who headed the committee warned them not to commit...

Nigeria Immigration Service Clears 60,000 Passport Backlogs In Four Days 

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cleared 60,000 passport backlogs within four working days. The action was in response to the directives given to the Service last week Thursday by the Minister of Interior to clear all pending passport applications. The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo confirmed this Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, on a courtesy call. Alao Babatunde, the Special Adviser on Media...

Tony Oneweek to Mark 25 Years as Gyration Master with a Remix of his Masterful Song

It was in 1998 that Tony Oneweek’s gyration masterpieces hit every nook and cranny of Nigeria and went on to dominate the music space throughout that year and the subsequent years. Very popular in his “U go Bow” album, was “Onwa December,” or December season. This particular song so remarkably connected with people that it became the symbol of the Christmas season for many years. The reception to the song remained energetic and the crowd...

Ex Kogi deputy Gov, Awoniyi, joins APC

Former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Arc Yomi Awoniyi, has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after resigning his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a few days ago. The former Deputy Governor expressed his admiration for Governor Yahaya Bello’s exemplary leadership, commitment to inclusivity, unity of purpose, and governance, when he was officially received into the APC at the party’s National Headquarters, on Tuesday, in Abuja. Awoniyi served as Deputy Governor...

Adebanjo tells Tinubu to restructure Nigeria for prosperity of the nation

Acting National Leader of pan- Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has told President Bola Tinubu that the only option for the prosperity of Nigeria is restructuring by bringing about a Federal Constitution. The elder statesman made the remark on Tuesday while speaking at Goke Omisore Annual Lecture (GOAL 2023), themed: “Southwest Regional Integration: The DAWN Commission Approach,” which took place at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos and organized by Voice of Reason (VOR). While...

Enugu Govt. Lauds Move as UK Opens Visa Submission Centre in Enugu

The Enugu State Government has commended the opening of a new temporary Submission Centre for United Kingdom Visas in Enugu State. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Governor, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, states the State Government received the news with delight and satisfaction as the synergy will enhance economic partnership and cultural exchanges between Enugu State and the United Kingdom. “The Enugu State Government therefore looks forward to a strong, mutually beneficial relationship...

Kogi: College of nursing, Obangede graduates 1,069 students

…Bello commended for college’s improved ranking/academic excellence Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has stated his administration’s commitment to the development of education in Kogi State. Bello described education as a significant asset to the state during his attendance at the 6th combined convocation ceremony of the Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery in Obangede, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State when 1,069 students graduated on Saturday. Provost of the college, Mrs. Hannah...

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