Month: August 2023

BREAKING: Russian Mercenary Leader, Prigozhin, 9 others killed in plane crash

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Russian Machinery,and Leader of Wagner, a private military company, Yevgeny Prigozhin has been killed in a plane crash. According to BBC, Prigozhin was among 10 passengers on board a private jet that crashed in the north of Moscow, the capital of Russia, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The Russian Civil Aviation Authority said seven passengers and three crew were on board the Embraer aircraft, which was en route from Moscow to St Petersburg. Prigozhin shared his first video address since his aborted June mutiny just two days ago. Prigozhin appeared…

FHA launches maiden Golden Jubilee Logo and Theme, promises to build 20000 Housing unit across zones

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The Federal Housing Authority FHA is to construct 20,000 units golden jubilee housing estates across the six geopolitical zones to mark its golden jubilee celebration. (1973-2023).. The Managing Director, Chief Executive officer, Federal Housing Authority FHA, Senator Gbenga Ashafa said the decision was in line with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment towards providing livable and affordable houses to Nigerians. Senator Ashafa dropped this hint during the unveiling of its golden jubilee logo and theme, to mark the 50th anniversary of FHA, on Wednesday in…

Deputy Senate President celebrates Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar@67

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I.Jibrin, has felicitated the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar on the occasion of his 67th birthday. Senator Barau, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, described the Sultan of Sokoto as an untiring promoter of peace, unity and national cohesion. The 20th Sultan of Sokoto, was born on 24th August, 1956. He is the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and head of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI). The Deputy…

Speaker Abbas hails Sultan of Sokoto@67

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the occasion of his 67th birthday anniversary, which comes up on Thursday. Speaker Abbas said as a father to all, the Sultan’s roles could not be quantified, noting that he remains a symbol of unity among all tribes and religions. The Speaker hailed the Sultan, who is the Co-Chairman of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, for using his highly-revered religious and traditional office to ensure peace and stability…

OIMUCC press release, an open declaration of war on Muslims and Islam -MSSN

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The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria B-Zone has decribed as a reprehensible threat,a press release issued by a group, called ‘Oodua-Isedale-Muslim-Christian-Council’. MSSN in a statement jointly signed by Barr. Qaasim Odedeji Amir/Zonal Coordinator, MSSN B-Zone,Alh. Abdul Jalil Abdur Razaq Secretary, MSSN B-Zone,and Tahir Mas’ud Public Relations Officer, discribed the group as faceless. MSSN said “As a critical stakeholder in the Southwest Muslim community, our response to the unpopular but not to be dismissed release are as follows: “The release is an open declaration of war against Islam and Muslims as…

JUST IN: Wike to demolish 6000 buildings in 30 districts in Abuja

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has approved the demolition of 6,000 buildings in 30 districts in the city. According to the Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA), the affected buildings are among 30 slums that had earlier been surveyed. Recall that Wike after his inauguration on Monday vowed to restore the master plan of FCT, stated that all illegal structures would be demolished and that his administration was ready to end land speculations. He said he had moved round the FCT in the night to see things for…

FG to construct flyover on Abuja-Lokoja road to curb flooding

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The Federal Government has announced a plan to construct a flyover on the Abuja-Lokoja Express way the curb the problem of flooding. The Minister of Works, David Umahi made this known on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, during his tour to inspect ongoing construction works on the Abuja-Lokoja road, a day after his inauguration into office. The minister, alongside the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello and some directors in the ministry, visited some work sites on the road. According to the minister, the Abuja-Lokoja road is a major gateway that…

Speaker calls for investigation into alleged non-remittance to National Housing Fund

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The Speaker,House of Representatives, Rt. Hon.Tajudeen Abbas has said that the allegations of non remittance to the national housing fund were grievous and must be investigated. The speaker made the remarks on Monday while inaugurating the adhoc committee of the House on the “Investigation of Non-Remittance of Contributions to the National Housing Fund (NHF) and Utilization of the Fund from 2011 to Date chaired by Hon. Dachung Bagos. The fund represent a commitment to addressing the need of affordable housing for Nigerians. Established by the NHF Act of 1992, the…

FAAC shares N966b to FG, states, LGAs for July Allocation

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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N966.110 billion revenue to the Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils (LGCs) for July. This is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of FAAC.meeting for August, which was chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun. According to the communique, the N966.110 billion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N397.419 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N271.947 billion, and Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N12.840 billion.…

Facebook page “2023 Census ADHOC Staff update” is fraudulent – NPC …. says no date yet for 2023 Census

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The National Population Commission NPC has described as fraudulent a Facebook page titled “2023 Census ADHOC Staff update” The commission also said it had nothing to do with the Facebook page. The Commission therefore informed the public that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not fixed a date for the conduct of the upcoming Population and Housing Census in Nigeria. “Kindly note that when there is a date for the Census, it will be announced on the national media and the NPC social media platforms and website. “We implore the public…