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In a decisive move, the Federal Ministry of Works has instructed Julius Berger Plc to vacate the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway project site. This directive follows the issuance of a 14-day final termination notice, effectively ending any further negotiations with the construction giant. According to the ministry, the termination results from Julius Berger’s failure to comply…

Doyin Okupe, former Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, shared strong sentiments regarding the current political climate in a recent interview. Doyin Okupe expressed frustration over what he described as unchecked criticism toward President Bola Tinubu, urging Nigerians to show respect for the office and the leader. Highlighting that there should be limits to…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the release of all minors apprehended and detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. This directive, announced recently, reflects the government’s evolving stance toward addressing the aftermath of protests and ensuring the protection of minors under the law. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has highlighted the importance of safeguarding youth rights…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Okowa, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, was taken into custody amid allegations of misappropriating state funds derived from resource allocations. The EFCC’s arrest of Okowa has sparked widespread public attention, underscoring the agency’s intensified efforts to address…

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reiterated the state government’s firm stance on prohibiting the use of public school premises for social functions, emphasizing that any school head who disregards this directive will face stringent penalties. According to the Governor Biodun Oyebanji, the ban is aimed at safeguarding the facilities within public schools, ensuring they…