Friday, April 26

Response to Allegations of Corruption at TETFund by Sonny Echono
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Response to Allegations of Corruption at TETFund by Sonny Echono

Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, refuted claims suggesting that the agency is riddled with corruption in a recent interview. He also addressed concerns about abandoned projects and other related issues. In response to the perceptions of corruption within TETFund, Echono emphasized the reforms he has implemented to combat such practices. He stated that the initial portrayal of TETFund as a hotbed of corruption was exaggerated, citing the dismantling of existing cartels and the establishment of transparent systems as evidence of positive changes. Regarding the issue of abandoned projects, Echono highlighted that a special intervention line has been set up to address and complete these projects. He mentioned that technical and contractual challenges often contribute to ...
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Nasarawa Amazons Express Joy Over Abdulwaheed’s Call-Up to Flamingos
26Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Nasarawa Amazons Express Joy Over Abdulwaheed’s Call-Up to Flamingos

The invitation of midfielder Farida Abdulwaheed to join the Flamingos has been met with celebration by the Nigeria Women Football League team, Nasarawa Amazons. A key player, Abdulwaheed is among the 25 selected by head coach Bankole Olowookere to represent Nigeria in the 2024 FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso. Sharing their excitement on social media, Nasarawa Amazons posted, "Congratulations to Nasarawa Amazons FC midfielder, ABDULWAHEED FARIDA, who just received her first call-up to the Nigeria women’s national Under-17 football team (The Flamingos) for the upcoming Dominican Republic 2024 FIFA U17 Qualifier match against Burkina Faso." The statement continued, "Congratulations dear and we all wish you all the very best, Go and make us proud." Abdulwaheed has consis...
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26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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FG’s Commitment to Relocate Correctional Centers

Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, announced on Thursday the Federal Government's plans to move several correctional centers to improve space, security, and infrastructure. During his visit to the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, Tunji-Ojo made the pledge. Following a recent rainstorm that damaged the facility, 119 inmates escaped from the prison. Expressing the need for relocation, the minister emphasized the importance of providing a more favorable environment for the correctional centers. "Originally built in 1914 to accommodate 250 inmates, we now had 499 before the incident," he remarked, highlighting the issue of overcrowding in correctional facilities. In a statement released by Mr Ozoya Imohimi, the Director of Press and Public Relations of the ministry in Ab...
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Rivers United’s Victory Over Katsina United Pleases Eguma
26Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Rivers United’s Victory Over Katsina United Pleases Eguma

Stanley Eguma, the technical adviser of Rivers United, expressed satisfaction with his team's hard-fought win against Katsina United. The Pride of Rivers secured a 2-0 victory over the Chanji Boys in their rescheduled matchday 28 fixture held on Thursday. Goals from Deputy Echeta and Kazie Enyinnaya sealed the win for Rivers United. Eguma credited a tactical adjustment for the success in the match. Reflecting on the game in a post-match interview, Eguma said, "This was a challenging match." "Katsina United adopted a defensive approach that made it tough for us to break through," he added. He further mentioned, "My players gave their all, and we had to make tactical changes to find the breakthrough. We scored one goal in the first half and doubled the lead in the second half." ...
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Reappearance of Long Queues as Fuel Scarcity Strikes Zamfara
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Reappearance of Long Queues as Fuel Scarcity Strikes Zamfara

Parts of Zamfara State are currently experiencing a shortage of fuel, leading to the closure of many filling stations. A check by NewsNow revealed that most filling stations in Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Tsafe, and surrounding areas were not operating. The price of a liter of fuel in these areas ranges between N800 and N850. Despite attempts to speak with some Independent oil marketers, they declined to provide any comments on the situation. Drivers and motorcyclists interviewed by NewsNow expressed disappointment at the reemergence of long queues at the filling stations. One individual, Abubakar Tukur, remarked, "We were relieved when the long queues disappeared, but unfortunately, the issue has resurfaced."
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Cross River State Government Takes Initiative in Compensating Landowners Affected by Road and Airport Projects
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Cross River State Government Takes Initiative in Compensating Landowners Affected by Road and Airport Projects

The governor of Cross River, Bassey Otu, announced that the state government would no longer rely on the Federal Government to compensate landowners impacted by the reconstruction of the Calabar-Uyo federal highway before proceeding with the project. To prevent any delays in the rehabilitation of the road, Governor Otu emphasized that his administration would proceed with compensating affected landowners promptly. Following the 4th State Executive Council meeting, Otu stated, “To ensure that the construction work on the Calabar-Itu highway, specifically the Odukpani section, maintains its momentum, we have decided to initiate compensation payments to landowners affected by the road expansion. “The Council has approved the allocation of Four Hundred Million Naira (N 400,000,000.00) for ...
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Duty for Nigerian officials in CAF Confederation Cup
26Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Duty for Nigerian officials in CAF Confederation Cup

Mohammed Sanusi, the Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has been appointed as the match commissioner for the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final second-leg match between Dreams FC of Ghana and Egypt’s Zamalek. Chukwudi Callistus Chukwujekwu, another Nigerian official, will be serving as the referee assessor for the encounter. This important match will take place at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana, on Sunday. In the first leg held in Cairo last weekend, Dreams FC, who are competing for the first time in the tournament, managed to secure a 0-0 draw against Zamalek. Dreams FC has maintained an undefeated record at home in the competition with three wins and a draw. The team is in need of a win to secure a spot in the final of the CAF Confederation Cup. ...
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N3.8 Trillion Borrowed by Tinubu Administration from CBN in Half a Year
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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N3.8 Trillion Borrowed by Tinubu Administration from CBN in Half a Year

In the last six months of 2023, the Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Nigeria obtained an additional N3.8 trillion through Ways and Means Borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria. A recent Statistics bulletin released by the central bank revealed this provisional data, contradicting claims made by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, who stated that Tinubu's government had not borrowed from the CBN. At the close of June 2023, the total figure stood at N4.4 trillion, marking an increase from the prior period. This brings the cumulative Ways and Means balances owed by the government to N8.2 trillion as of December 2023. Before the start of the Tinubu administration in May 2023, the Total Ways and Means balance was recorded at N26.95 trillion. These balances have been secur...
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Local Government Elections in Ebonyi Scheduled for July 20, 2024
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Local Government Elections in Ebonyi Scheduled for July 20, 2024

The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission, EBSIEC, has officially announced the date for the upcoming local government elections as July 20, 2024. Chairman of EBSIEC, Barrister Josy Eze, revealed this information during a meeting with representatives of political parties, security agencies, and stakeholders from the 13 local government areas and 171 political wards in the state. He emphasized the importance of active participation from political parties and urged them to collect their nomination forms directly from the commission. "In accordance with the constitution of Nigeria, the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission Law, and related statutes, we hereby declare the scheduling of the local government council elections in Ebonyi State for 2024," said Eze. He also annou...
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Important Announcement: Rivers United’s Remaining Fixtures Schedule Released by NPFL
26Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Important Announcement: Rivers United’s Remaining Fixtures Schedule Released by NPFL

NPFL has officially disclosed the dates for the pending league matches involving Rivers United. In addition, a brief hiatus has been planned to facilitate the completion of Rivers United's outstanding games, as confirmed by the NPFL. Following the conclusion of matchday 32 this weekend, the league will temporarily halt its proceedings. Action is set to resume with matchday 33 fixtures on the weekend of May 25-26. According to NPFL's directive, the rescheduled matches for Rivers United have been strategically arranged to optimize travel logistics, with game dates structured around the proximity of venues. Hence, Rivers United's upcoming away games against Remo Stars, Kwara United, and Sunshine Stars (originally matchdays 21, 23, and 27, respectively) have been rescheduled for May 5, May...
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