Felix Duru Mbah

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Kebbi Upbeat About $700m Water, Sanitation Project

Kebbi Upbeat About $700m Water, Sanitation Project

By John Bassey, Gusau Kebbi State Government has reaffirmed its readiness to fully implement the $700 million Federal Government (FG)/World Bank-assisted Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) project in the North-West State. A combined team from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and the World Bank is currently in the state for an assessment of the water sector -a key step toward the programme’s rollout. The development came as journalists and some security personnel in the state received training on transparent reporting as part of efforts to drive home to the grassroots official communication on impactful…
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UCL Qtr-final 2nd leg: Barcelona Limp Into Semis, Bold Villa Narrowly Out

UCL Qtr-final 2nd leg: Barcelona Limp Into Semis, Bold Villa Narrowly Out

Barcelona held on against a Serhou Guirassy-inspired Borussia Dortmund to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, despite losing 3-1 at the Westfalenstadion this evening, April 15. It also ended Barcelona's 2025 unbeaten run of 24 games. Hansi Flick's side led 4-0 from the first leg last week, but were quickly under pressure when Guirassy converted an early penalty, before Pascal Gross had a goal disallowed for offside. Guirassy then pulled another goal back early in the second half, but Dortmund's dreams were dashed soon after when Ramy Bensebaini put through his own net from Fermin Lopez's dangerous delivery. There…
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In Taraba, First Lady Remi Tinubu Kicks Off Health Campaign

In Taraba, First Lady Remi Tinubu Kicks Off Health Campaign

By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo President Bola Tinubu's wife, Senator Oluremi, has flagged off a health advocacy campaign tagged 'Free to Shine Campaign' in Taraba State, North-East Nigeria. Performing the ceremony at the gym hall of the Jolly Nyame stadium in Jalingo,the state capital, Mrs Tinubu said the campaign encapsulated the elimination of mother-to-child human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) transmission and treatment of children born with HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). According to the Nigeria First Lady, the campaign is a triple elimination of HIV/AIDS, Syphilis and Hepatitis among youths and women of reproductive age. Explaining that the campaign will cover the…
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Multibillion Naira Contract: My Hands Are Clean, DG Tells Benue Lawmakers

Multibillion Naira Contract: My Hands Are Clean, DG Tells Benue Lawmakers

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Director General (DG), Benue State Public Procurement Commission (BSPPC), Engr. (Dr.) Akwonya Comfort Adadu, has dispelled the allegation bordering on inflation of contract sum for the Wurukum-Airforce Base Road dualization project in the North-Central Nigeria state. Addressing the legislators during plenary at the State House of Assembly, Dr. Adadu said that the contract was approved for approximately N28 billion, contrary to media reports suggesting a N68 billion valuation. Her appearance and explanation before the Assembly became necessary following a summons to address public concerns over some ongoing state projects. Media aide to the DG, George Nder,…
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Fulani In Oyo Protest Members’ Arrest, Govt Justifies Action

Fulani In Oyo Protest Members’ Arrest, Govt Justifies Action

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Some leaders of the Fulani community in Oyo State, South-West Nigeria, have decried the arrest of their kinsmen alongside their cattle by the state's Rule of Law Enforcement Agency. The Fulani leaders expressed their displeasure at a press conference held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday. The Seriki Fulani of Oyo State, Alhaji Yakubu Bello, and the Liaison Officer of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Oyo State chapter, Mr. Adam Abdukadir, who addressed newsmen at the conference, alleged that some herders were illegally arrested by the state Rule of Law Enforcement Agency alongside…
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FCT School Receives Trash Bins, Scholarships From 2004 Alumni

FCT School Receives Trash Bins, Scholarships From 2004 Alumni

Government Secondary School (GSS), Kubwa, one of many under the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Secondary Education Board (SEB), has received a generous donation from its 2004 alumni aimed at improving sanitation and supporting indigent students. The donation, which comprised 15 50-litre trash bins, was officially presented to the school by Mr. Ifeanyi Pius on behalf of the alumni. Receiving the items, the Director/Principal of GSS Kubwa, Dr. Anderson Kolawole Oseh, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the gesture. He described the donation as timely and impactful, noting that it would significantly enhance sanitation efforts within the school and foster a culture of…
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Isi-Uzo PDP Welcomes Chijioke Edeoga With Grand Reception

Isi-Uzo PDP Welcomes Chijioke Edeoga With Grand Reception

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area (LGA), Enugu State, staged a grand reception to formally welcome the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2023 general election, Hon. Chijioke Edeoga -a development the PDP State Chairman, Dr. Martins Chukwunweike, described as the end of opposition in the South-East state. This was even as the Council Chairman of Isi-Uzo, Barrister Obiora Obeagu, empahsised that Edeoga’s return had presented the LGA and the State a common front for development. The colourful homecoming, which held at Ikem, headquarters of Isi-Uzo LGA, was also marked by a…
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US Order On Tinubu’s Records: Nigeria’s Presidency Reacts

US Order On Tinubu’s Records: Nigeria’s Presidency Reacts

By our reporter "Journalists have sought the Presidency’s reaction to the ruling last Tuesday by a Washington DC judge ordering the US FBI and DEA to release reports connected with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “Our response is as follows: “There is nothing new to be revealed. The report by Agent Moss of the FBI and the DEA report have been in the public space for more than 30 years. “The reports did not indict the Nigerian leader. The lawyers are examining the ruling.” This was the reaction of Nigeria's Presidency today, April 13, to the United States (US) District Court…
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Today’s Football Results In Europe’s Top Leagues

Today’s Football Results In Europe’s Top Leagues

English Premier League: Chelsea - Ipswich 2:2Liverpool - West Ham 2:1Wolves - Tottenham 4:2Newcastle - Manchester Utd 4:1 French Ligue 1: St Etienne - Brest 3:3Angers - Montpellier 2:0Le Havre - Rennes 1:5Auxerre - Lyon 1:3 German Bundesliga: Stuttgart - Werder Bremen 1:2Eintracht Frankfurt - Heidenheim 3:0 Italian Serie A: Atalanta - Bologna 2:0Fiorentina - Parma 0:0Verona - Genoa 0:0Como - Torino 1:0Lazio - AS Roma 1:1 Netherlands Eredivisie: Utrecht - Groningen 3:1Heracles - AZ Alkmaar 1:0Zwolle - Twente 1:1Willem II - Ajax 1:2 Spanish La Liga: Osasuna - Girona 2:1Alaves - Real Madrid 0:1Betis - Villarreal 1:2Ath Bilbao -…
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Tinubu’s Records: US Court Orders Release Of Documents,As Umahi Reveals President’s Exit Date

Tinubu’s Records: US Court Orders Release Of Documents,As Umahi Reveals President’s Exit Date

By our reporter The last has not been heard on the past personal details pertaining to the life of President Bola Tinubu. This is because a United States (US) District Court for the District of Columbia (DC) has ordered the Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI) to make public, information about the President. Recall that his past featured prominently during the campaign for the 2023 presidential election, in which Nigeria's electoral umpire declared Tinubu winner, as well as during the legal fireworks by opposition candidates, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of Labour Party (LP) who…
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