FG revokes Julius Berger contract

The Federal Government has revoked a section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway contract that was being handled by construction giant Julius Berger.  The contract, initially awarded to the company in 2018 during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, has faced significant delays in progress. While the Kaduna-Zaria section of the highway has been completed and the Zaria-Kano section is … Continue reading “FG revokes Julius Berger contract”

FG set to concession Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt and Enugu airports

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced plans to concession five major Nigerian international airports.  This was revealed during a meeting with the Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement from the Ministrys spokesman, … Continue reading “FG set to concession Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt and Enugu airports”

Bandits k!ll abducted Kebbi district head

Bandits have k!lled the abducted district head of Kanya District, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Alhaji Isah Daya. LIB reported that the traditional ruler was abducted alongside nine members of his community on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  Security agents, including troops, on Tuesday rescued the remaining victims from bandits.  The spokesman for the State Police Command, … Continue reading “Bandits k!ll abducted Kebbi district head”

Osama Bin Laden’s Son, Omar, Ordered To Leave France

French authorities have instructed Omar bin Laden, the son of the late Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, to exit the country due to his social media activity, as announced by France’s Interior Minister on Tuesday. Omar, who is 43 and originally from Saudi Arabia, spent his formative years there before living in Sudan and … Continue reading “Osama Bin Laden’s Son, Omar, Ordered To Leave France”

NYSC DG Reveals Why Corpers Have Not Received ₦77,000 Allowance

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has revealed that the recent increase in corps members’ monthly allowance has not been implemented due to funding issues. This announcement follows the Federal Government’s approval to raise the monthly allowance for corps members from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, effective July 2024. … Continue reading “NYSC DG Reveals Why Corpers Have Not Received ₦77,000 Allowance”

‘We Will Terminate The Contract’ – FG Threatens Julius Berger Over Price Dispute

The Federal Government has threatened to revoke the contract of Julius Berger (Nig.)Plc, due to a price dispute. SwordPress.NG Your News Search Engine reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known during a meeting with Julius Berger (Nig.)Plc, represented by its Executive Director, Projects, Engr. Benjamin Bott. Umahi urged Julius Berger to … Continue reading “‘We Will Terminate The Contract’ – FG Threatens Julius Berger Over Price Dispute”

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 7th October, 2024

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the SwordPress.NG Your News Search Engine roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 7th October, 2024 1. Tinubu Didn’t Make Himself President Of Nigeria, He Will Serve Another Four Years – Osoba Former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has the support … Continue reading “Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 7th October, 2024”

Bandits abduct district head, others, kill one

By Haruna Aliyu Birnin Kebbi—Armed bandits, weekend, abducted the district head of Kanya, under Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Alhaji Isah Daya, the district head of Kanya village was abducted when armed bandits stormed his village, killed one, injured three persons now receiving treatment at the hospital and abducted eight persons, including the … Continue reading “Bandits abduct district head, others, kill one”