AWKA EMERGES FIRST NIGERIAN CITY TO BENEFIT FROM AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK URBAN PROGRAM. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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Awka Emerges First Nigerian City to Benefit from African Development Bank Urban Program By Ukpa Ewa Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, has emerged as the first city in Nigeria to benefit from the African Cities Programme of the African Development Bank aimed at transforming urban infrastructure and city development across Africa. The development followed the signing of a contract with Acciona Construction Firm of Spain on May 4, as representatives of the company visited the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority in Awka to commence preliminary engagements on the project. Speaking during the meeting, Urban Development and Coordinating City Expert, Mohammad Yari mni, said the African Cities Programme was designed to help participating cities assess their development challenges, prioritise critical infrastructure needs and develop bankable projects capable of attracting financing from the African Development Bank and other international financial institutions. According to him...

POLICE ARREST NYSC OFFICIAL OVER DEATH OF FEMALE CORPER MEMBER IN OGUN STATE. (PHOTO).


 POLICE ARREST NYSC OFFICIAL OVER DEATH OF FEMALE CORPER MEMBER IN OGUN STATE 

Tragedy struck in Abeokuta South Local Government Area last Tuesday as 22-year-old NYSC corps member, Victoria Ariyo, reportedly died from complications following an abortion procedure. Her remains were laid to rest at Kobape Cemetery along the Kobape-Sagamu Road, sparking grief among colleagues and community members.


Victoria Ariyo had been serving her mandatory National Youth Service in Abeokuta South LGA. Details of the circumstances surrounding the procedure remain under investigation.


The Ogun State Police Command has launched an official probe into the incident. An NYSC official, Abass Olalekan, was arrested in connection with the case as authorities seek to determine potential negligence or misconduct.


A police spokesperson said, “We are investigating the circumstances of the corps member’s death and will ensure justice is served.” Meanwhile, friends and colleagues described Victoria as “dedicated and cheerful,” mourning her untimely death.



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