TEXAS MAN ARRESTED WITH 75 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA IN LUGGAGE WHILE FLYING TO LONDON, POLICE SAY. (PHOTO).

-
Image
 Texas man arrested with 75 pounds of marijuana in luggage while flying to London, police say A Texas man was arrested at Miami International Airport after authorities found 75 pounds of marijuana in his luggage before he could board a flight to London. Harrison O’Neill Tiernan, 23, from Austin, was charged with cannabis trafficking. He was traveling to Heathrow Airport and had checked two suitcases for his British Airways flight. Inspectors discovered 65 vacuum-sealed packages containing a green, leafy substance later confirmed to be marijuana. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped Tiernan while he attempted to board the flight, and he acknowledged that the bags were his. Authorities noted the inspections were part of broader efforts at the airport due to high outbound narcotics activity. In total, Tiernan was carrying 34.01 kilograms, or 74.98 pounds, of marijuana. Homeland Security initially declined the case because the amount did not meet the federal threshold, a...
Post a Comment

ACTDA UNVEILS INNOVATIVE PAVING STONE ROAD PROJECT IN AMANSEA COMMUNITY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

-


 ACTDA Unveils Innovative Paving Stone Road Project in Amansea Community


By Ukpa Ewa 


The Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) has successfully completed a groundbreaking 130-meter road in Amansea, Awka North Local Government Area. The road, constructed using paving stones, features a complete drainage system and solar-powered street lights. 


This project is part of a broader initiative to enhance inner-city roads in the capital, introducing a new model for road construction that is both cost-effective and durable.


Addressing residents of Amaowelle Village in Amansea during the commissioning of the project, ACTDA Managing Director, Mr. Ossy Onuko, emphasized the strategic importance of the project, which aims to experiment with the use of paving stones for road construction. 


Inspired by successful implementations in other cities, Onuko stressed the project's potential to be replicated throughout Awka capital territory.


Commending Mr. Onuko for the project, member representing Awka North Constituency in the State House of Assembly Mr John Mark Ikunne praised Governor Soludo's appointment of effective leaders like Onuko. 


He noted that the project sets a new standard for infrastructure in the state and is expected to last over time.


On his part , the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Ifeanyi Okoma, represented by Director of Highway, Mr. Noel Okoye, affirmed the longevity and quality of the rigid pavement. He praised the governor's support for such innovative projects.


Also, the contractor that handled the project, Mr Ojukwu Vincent, described the meticulous construction process which included extensive excavation of the swampy area, replacing bad soil with sharp sand, and multiple compaction stages to ensure the road's durability. He assured that the paving stone road is easy to maintain and built to last.


Additionally, Rev. Father Azubike Raphael Onyekwelu commended the governor's comprehensive efforts in road construction, security, and other developmental areas. 

He highlighted the project's success in alleviating flooding issues and improving mobility for local residents.


The unveiling ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Transition Committee Chairman of Awka North, Prince Chinedu Okafor, Deputy Majority Leader and Chairman of the House Committee on Lands, Head of Development at ACTDA, Mr. Uche Ekwunife,  TC Chairman of Njikoka,  Mr Chinedu Ononiba ( Esq) and TC Chairman, Orumba South, Mr. Shedrack Azubike.


* Ukpa is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).

-
Image
Innoson Gives Out Brand New IVM G5 and Salary For Life To The Man Who Prophesied About His Vehicle Manufacturing In 1979.  Last Saturday, July 22nd the Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd, Chief Dr Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma OFR gave out a brand new Innoson IVM G5 to Mr Ikechukwu Osakwe popularly known as Osabros who prophesied to him in 1979 that he would be the first man in Africa to manufacture vehicles and sell to different African countries.  The prophecy was given at the period the then Innocent Chukwuma could not boast of a car, talk less of manufacturing one. According to Dr Chukwuma during the presentation of the car, he recalled on how Mr Ikechukwu Osakwe all the way from Kano blocked him at the front of his house early in the morning and told him he has a message for him.  Mr Osakwe went on to narrate a dream he had about him, how he saw in the said dream his vehicle manufacturing company known as CAP PLC. "He told me that CAP means Chukwuma ...
Read more

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

-
Image
             Gerard Pique,welcomed their first child into the world last year January.Shakira told the magazine that ''I think it takes two to keep it passionate in relationships,a lot of laughter and a lot of fun moments together,that's essential but also affinity,you know.You have to be compatible.I'm really happy where i am right now,with the person that i'm with right now.He seems to want the same things i want,and that's very important''.More pictures below.                                                                                                                    
Read more

AMBODE,SOYINKA & OTHERS AT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF LAGOS AT 50 YEARS ANNIVERSARY AGAINST 2017.{PHOTOS}.

-
Image
                Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on friday officially launched the one year long activities to mark the 50 years anniversary of the State which will climax on May 28,2017,just as he said the activities lined up would showcase to the world the unique achievements,culture,heritage and the tourism potentials of the state.Governor Ambode,who spoke at a special children programme tagged ''Vision of the Child'' to officially kick start the one year long activities for the Golden Jubilee of the State,said the celebration was put together to provide historical opportunity to propel the State into unimaginable greatness as well as put it on highest pedestal in the league of the world megacity states.The Governor,who assured that the events would be the biggest celebration in the 50 years history of the state,added that Lagosians should expect nothing short of world class events.He said ''This golden jubilee celebration will show Lag...
Read more