The China Civil Construction Company (CCECC) has handed over phase one of $50 million dollars worth Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina State to the Nigerian government. The Chairman of CCECC, Jason Zhang said the completion of the University marked a significant milestone in the realisation and dedication through deliverance of long-expected vision. He noted that the existence of the university would strengthen the relationship between Nigeria and the Republic of China. Zhang: “Federal University of Transportation, Daura is an investment by CCECC with the total amount of $50 million dollars as one of the ways in given back to…
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Nigeria has cruised to the final round of the African qualification series for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals after a 6-0 defeat of Burkina Faso at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday evening. The victory earned Nigeria a 7-1 aggregate win. Flamingo striker, Harmony Chidi, who netted six of Nigeria’s dozen goals in the 12-0 annihilation of Central African Republic in the first round and also got the team’s goal in the 1-1 draw away in Bamako last week Saturday, came up big again with a hat-trick in front of delighted spectators in Nigeria’s administrative…
Troops of Operation Udo Ka on Friday 17 May, 2024 foiled an attempted kidnap of another law-abiding South Easterner (names withheld) at Umuaka in Njaba LGA of Imo State. In a statement issued Saturday by Lt-Col, Jonah Unuakhalu, said the troops while on routine patrol at Umuaka, along Road Orlu-Owerri, were alerted of the kidnap incident and the escape route of the kidnappers. He added that the troops swiftly pursued the kidnappers and made contact with them. Unuakhalu noted: “In the fire fight that ensued, the troops professionally neutralised one of the kidnappers and injured two others despite their attempts…
No fewer than 47 individuals associated with Boko Haram and the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade of MNJTF Sector 3, Nigeria on Friday May15, 2024. Chief Military Public Information Officer, N’djamena, Chad, Lt-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi in a statement issued Saturday said the group includes 7 men, 9 women, and 31 children, who turned themselves in at Kwatan Turare and Doron Baga, Kukawa LGA Borno State Nigeria. He said during the initial investigation conducted, it was revealed that these individuals managed to escape from Sharama, located in the Lake Chad Islands. Abdullahi said…
A group, the National Progressive Hub has said that no amount of political alignment or strategies can vote us out in 2027 if we are united. TheHintsNews reports the Presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, his New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recently met, which many people have said might not be unconnected witg the 2027 elections. Its National Coordinator, Hon. Bukie Okangbe, stated at a press conference on Friday in Abuja while appraising the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s one…
The Child’s Rights Advocacy Network (CRANE) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop targeting the children of the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to gain leverage. The group added that targeting the children to gain leverage over their father was not only unethical but also illegal. The Coordinator of the group stated this while addressing a press conference on Friday in Abuja, Frankline Edede. Against this background, the group called for strict adherence to due process and the presumption of innocence in all investigations. The group, therefore, demanded immediate cease of all actions…
A former Special Prosecutor, Special Presidential Investigation Panel for Recovery of Public Properties, Tosin Ojaomo has petitioned the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo demanding immediate suspension of the Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi. He said his suspension became imperative pending the completion of investigation of the financial records of the agency by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against him. The petition dated May 15 and addressed to Tunji-Ojo was also copied to President Bola Tinubu, the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi and the Chairman of EFCC, Olanipekun Olukoyede.…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has cautioned the federal government against the planned raid of the pension fund. It added that the decision to tap into the pension fund, which was meant to provide for the financial security of retired workers, was a clear indication of the government’s lack of vision and accountability The Ag. National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, in a statement issued Friday described the move as not only improper but a betrayal of the trust of Nigerian workers. He also described the move as a desperate attempt to plug the holes in its porous budget and finance…
The House of Representatives has directed the Inspector General of Police, the military and the Department of State Security (DSS) to address theescalating security menace in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara states. The resolution of the House was sequel to the adoption of a motion moved at the plenary on Thursday by Hon. Sheu Dalhatu. Moving the motion, the lawmaker recalled that on 7th May, 2024 an unspecified number of people, mostly women and children were kidnapped at Unguwar Goje of Sayau Ward Sabuwa Local government. He said the bandits are demanding more than N100 million as ransom for their release.…
The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) and Women for Women International (WfWI), have listed social and cultural norms as major barriers needed to be surmounted for women’s enhanced participation in democracy in Nigeria. They said this in Abuja at a roundtable and the public presentation of a 35-page research project titled “Listen to Women: Identifying Barriers to Women’s Freedom of Speech and Participation in Democracy in Nigeria”. They said that addressing these challenges would not only enhance women’s freedom of speech but also adequate participation in democracy and politics. The report noted the persistent resistance in the National…