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       FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER, WORKS AND HOUSING PRESS RELEASE In pursuance of the Federal Government’s commitment to developing the nation’s road network in the six geopolitical zones, the Federal Executive Council (FEC), has approved road contracts worth N35.944 Billion in six states of the Federation, bringing to a total of 16 roads the Council has approved in recent times. Barely three weeks ago, the Council approved the award of N169.74 Billion contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of 10 roads across the country with the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN explaining that the projects would enhance Federal Government’s objective of restoring the nation’s road network as part of the implementation of the Federal Government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan. The beneficiary States in the latest approvals during the last FEC include Kebbi-Zamfara States where a N3.813 Billion contract was approved for the rehabilitation of BirninYa

       In reply please quote   Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.2/40 Date: 12th May, 2019 The Director of News ……………………………. PRESS RELEASE OPERATION PUFF ADDER GOES OFFENSIVE AS POLICE RESCUE TWO KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, ARREST THREE MALE SUSPECTS, RECOVER TWO AK47 RIFFLES AND TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY EIGHT (258) LIVE AMMUNITION Operatives of Operation Puff Adder currently on a nation-wide offensive against kidnappers and other dangerous criminals, yet again, recorded victory with the rescue of two kidnapped victims and subsequent arrest of three male suspects and the recovery of two (2) Ak47 rifles and Two hundred and fifty eight (258) rounds of live ammunitions of 7.62mm caliber. The two victims, Ali Abu Sale, male, 34 years and Bala Bawa, male, 37 years, who were earlier kidnapped from their residence at Maijaki village via Lapai LGA of Niger State on 1st May 2019, and held at two separate kidnappers’ camp, were rescued following a joint tactical rescue mission involving Police

      Ex Beauty Queen Bianca Ojukwu is congratulating Kate Anolue who was made a Mayor in London.She shared all this photos today with the caption '' A QUINTESSENTIAL ROLE MODEL Our very own Kate Anolue was sworn in this past week as the new Mayor Of the Borough Of Enfield, London. Ada Orumba, as she is fondly called who started out as a midwife in her village at Umudalla, Nanka is a great inspiration to women all over Africa, and indeed, the world. She joined the Labour Party in the UK, and remarkably, this is her second coming as Mayor Of Enfield Council, having served in this capacity in 2012.  Mayor Kate, as we fondly call her is a brilliant, vivacious, elegant and enthralling woman, full of zest and passion for improving lives and bringing value to her engagements. Most commendably, she is an active volunteer and contributor to Nigerian Diaspora initiatives and strongly identifies with Igbo women associations and charitable programs (as some of the pictures below testi

     Want African countries to emulate EFCC over Polygraph’s use for integrity test in investigationUrge agencies to use enforcement, preventive measures to tackle corruption Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies have requested Heads of Government in Europe, the United States and other jurisdictions to work towards speedy and unfettered repatriation of recovered assets to African countries. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the 9th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa in Kampala, Uganda. The event took place between May 6 and 10, 2019 and was attended by most of the Heads of anti-graft agencies in Africa with a theme titled: “Time to act: Prevent corruption for sustainable development.” President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni declared the conference open on Monday, May 6, 2019 while the Commonwealth Secretary General, Hon Patricia Scotland, spoke on remarkable ach

      Troops of 121 and 192 Battalions of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in collaboration with Civilian JTF and local vigilantes, had on the 10th of May 2019 continued with clearance operations to end Boko Haram terrorism. Consequently, the troops effectively cleared Surdewalla, Ranwa, Baladayo, Sabon Gari and Shetimeri villages of Borno State in a simultaneous operation code named "Operation HARD STRI KE".  At Ranwa 11, contact was made with the terrorists, three of them were neutralized, while many were obviously wounded and others escaped. Simultaneously, troops of 192 Battalion advanced along Sabon Gari and Shetimeri villages where they cleared a scout of Boko Haram terrorists. A make up shift shelter for suspected insurgents was destroyed. Similarly, on the same Friday the 10th of May 2019, based on credible intelligence, troops of 212 Tank Battalion under the operational command of 7 Division Garrison deployed at Forward Operation Base Gajigana ambushed terrorists attemp

     Kim Kardashian and her husband Kanye West welcomed their fourth child yesterday.She made this known yesterday when she shared some photos from the baby boy shower with the caption ''  We celebrated our baby boy about a week ago and now he’s here! He’s so perfect! Here are some pics of my CBD baby shower. I was freaking out for nothing because he is the most calm and chill of all of my babies so far and everyone loves him so much 🧸 ''.More photos below.

    Nollywood actress ChaCha Ike just welcomed a son on Friday but she shared the goodness yesterday on social media,when she shared a photo of her son with the caption '' Our Son is Here. Thank you God🙏🏾 • • •Repost by  @austinfaani I am a Blessed Man. Thank You my Maker for steadily coloring my world. Welcome to our Beautiful home, precious Prince of Valor. We love you. AWESOME CHUKWUEMERIE FAANI. #BabyAwesome 10th May 2019.  ''.More photos below.

       President Muhammadu Buhari joins the entertainment industry, particularly movie makers, in mourning the passage of veteran filmmaker, Chief Eddie Ugbomah, who died at 78. President Buhari condoles with family, friends and associates of the ace actor, director and producer whose contribution to the development of Nigeria’s film industry remains indelible, starting out early with studies and training in London, before ret urning in the 70’s to promote drama and movies. The President believes Chief Ugbomah was not only a gifted story teller but a social commentator and activist, as the themes of his stage and tube presentations explored narratives that directly impacted on many lives and advocated better government policies and programmes. President Buhari affirms that the departed, who served as Chairman of Nigeria Film Corporation, understood film as a veritable tool for communication, and used it positively for national development. He prays that God will grant Ugbomah