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FG exploring PPP option to fund infrastructure aside budgetary allocations
Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed has expressed that the federal government will fund public infrastructures through other viable options aside from budgetary allocations. Ahmed pointed out that one of the options is the adoption of public-private partnership (PPP). A PPP allows for a large-scale government projects, such as roads, bridges, or hospitals, to be completed with private funding. She made this known while speaking during a webinar on financing PPP to boost infrastructural development. Zainab stated that a review of the federal budgets in the past few years shows that the resources are insufficient to bridge the country’s infrastructure deficit.…
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Nigeria’s challenges not insurmountable – Lalong
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong says the challenges of Nigeria is not one that cannot be solved. Governor Lalong was speaking on Friday during the monthly prayer and fasting session held at the Government House Chapel, Rayfield, Jos the state capital. He called on Nigerians to pray and also work with resolve to remove all obstacles to peaceful coexistence, under development and productivity in the country. He further expressed that there is no need to despair because tough times do not last forever. He said his experience as Governor of Plateau State in the past six years has proved that…
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Buhari is President of the North – Ohanaeze chieftain reacts to COAS’ appointment
Chuks Ibegbu, immediate past Deputy National Publicity Secretary of Igbo apex socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a nepotistic and sectional leader. He said this while reacting to the appointment of Maj. Gen. Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff. Ibegbu insisted that Buhari’s leadership has divided Nigeria more than building a country that is united. According to Ibegbu: “For the past six years, Buhari has been running a sectional and nepotistic government; he appears to be the president of Northern Nigeria instead of the president of Nigeria. “In a multi-ethnic and religious society…
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“As Boko Haram is the biggest problem of the North so is IPOB to the South-East” – Adamu Garba
Former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba has compared the members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to Boko Haram insurgents. He said the IPOB group is the biggest problem of the South- East the same way the terrorist group is that of the North. Adamu Garba shared this via his Twitter handle. According to him, “99.9% Igbo people know this, that’s why they take IPOB as a joke.” He also advised that people should not be deceived or get carried away by what they see on social media. “As Boko Haram becomes the biggest enemy of the North & Northern…
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Protection of lives and properties of Nigerians should not be handled with levity – Aregbesola
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola on Saturday said the safety and protection of lives and property of Nigerians should not be handled with levity. The Minister said this while decorating 157 newly promoted officers of the Federal Fire Service at the service headquarters in Abuja. He urged the officers to step up their games in responses to emergencies across the country noting that the safety and protection of lives and property of Nigerians is of utmost importance. “You must step up your performance and ensure as much as possible, to step down response time to emergency calls and as…
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Juventus unveil Massimiliano Allegri as new coach hours after sacking Andrea Pirlo
Italian football club, Juventus have unveiled Massimiliano Allegri as its new manager after sacking Andrea Pirlo on Friday, May 28. Pirlo, 42, (pictured below) endured a difficult 2020-21 season where his team lost the league, crashed out of the champions league last 16 and struggled to qualify for next seasons UEFA Champions League. Pirlo only took over from Maurizio Sarri last summer but managed to get his hands on two trophies, the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana in his only season at Juventus. Allegri – who won five straight league crowns between 2015 and 2019 at Juventus is now back. He…
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Nigerians will praise Buhari after his tenure in 2023 -Adesina
Presidential aide, Femi Adesina has assured Nigerians that at the end of the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, Nigerians will praise the efforts of the President. Adesina in a statement stated that the administration will clock six years in power come May 29, 2021 and it is time for them to recount and reflect on their impacts on every sector of the country as he noted that the administration has recorded giant strides enough to make Nigerians proud. He said; “The Muhammadu Buhari administration clocks six years May 29, 2021. “This milestone affords the opportunity to reflect, and recount the impact that…
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Scores allegedly kidnapped as bandits block Kaduna-Abuja road
Former lawmaker, Shehu Sani has disclosed in a tweet that bandits have blocked the Kaduna-Abuja road.Shehu made the tweet about an hour ago on social media. He wrote; ”I have just got a call that Bandits have blocked the Kaduna Abuja road,in between Jere and Katari village in this broad daylight.Scores of people were kidnapped while many have made a fast u-turn in the face of gunshots.” A man who also claimed they almost drove into the bandits said a joint military operation have helped clear the road.
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New COAS: All top security positions occupied by Fulani – Nnamdi Kanu
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has reacted to the appointment of the new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Farouk Yahaya. President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the appointment of General Yahaya as Nigeria’s new COAS following the death of Ibrahim Attahiru in a plane Crash alongside 10 others Reacting to the appointment of the new COAS, the IPOB leader in a tweet accused President Buhari of being nepotistic in the appointment of security chiefs adding that all top security positions in the country have been occupied by Fulani men since Buhari’s administration began.…
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Photos from the funeral of comedienne, AdaJesus
Mmesoma Mercy Nnadi aka Ada Jesus has been laid to rest at her husband’s village in Umuakum Ejemewuru, Oguta L.G.A. Imo State today May 28. Ada Jesus died on the 21st of April after battling with a protracted Kidney ailment and suffered a cardiac arrest. She left behind a daughter she had with her husband, Kingsley Nnadi.
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Scores of Nigerians allegedly kidnapped as bandits block Kaduna-Abuja road -Shehu Sani
Senator Shehu Sani has raised alarm over the alleged abduction of people along the Kaduna-Abuja road. According to him, bandits have blocked the expressway. He said many people are making a fast u-turn in the face of the gunshots. ”I have just got a call that Bandits have blocked the Kaduna Abuja road,in between Jere and Katari village in this broad daylight.Scores of people were kidnapped while many have made a fast u-turn in the face of gunshots.”
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Jewelry forfeited by Diezani worth N14.4bn – EFCC boss, Abdulrasheed Bawa, reveals
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, today May 28, disclosed that the jewelry forfeited by the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke is worth N14.4 billion. Bawa made the disclosure when he appeared before the House of Representatives committee. ”Jewelry forfeited from the former minister has been valued by relevant government agencies and the estimated value of the jewelry is 14.4 billion naira.”he said Bawa noted that the estimated value of the houses seized and forfeited from Diezani is $80 million and that all the assets are in the custody of the commission and have…
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