The Nigerian government has revealed that delay in securing Chinese loans is derailing the construction of the Abuja-Kano and Port-Harcourt-Maiduguri rail projects, as 85% of the loans required are expected to be funded by Chinese financiers. This was disclosed by Nigeria’s Transport Minister, Mua’zu Sambo in a press briefing on Friday. He insisted the FG has …
Read More »How Gunmen chopped off my hand, shot my parents dead — 14 year-old victim
For the inhabitants of Mchia community in Logo Local Government Area, Benue State, Wednesday, September 22, 2022 will for long be remembered as a day that brought tears to many families in the community. This followed a deadly attack by some gunmen which left about 15 people dead with 18 …
Read More »Ogunsola emerges UNILAG first female VC
Ogunsola, succeeds the outgoing VC, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe. Her appointment is for five years with effect from Saturday, November 12, 2022 to Thursday, November 11, 2027. This comes at a time the school is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Born in 1958, Ogunsola holds a PhD in Medical Microbiology, an MSc …
Read More »I don’t steal, NWC agreed on allowance – Ayu
•No, resign or beg, Ortom tells party chair The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, on Friday broke his silence on the controversies surrounding the return of over N100m housing allowance to the party’s coffers by some National Working Committee members. He said the NWC unanimously …
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