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Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda working in Abuja – Wike insists
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has affirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is yielding positive results in the nation’s capital.
He made this assertion during an inspection of the ongoing construction of the 7.3-kilometer Gaba-Tokulo road in Bwari Area Council and the 5km temporary access road from the Outer Northern Expressway (ONEX) to the old Keffi road in AMAC, also known as Saburi road.
Wike acknowledged the challenges posed by the rugged terrain in Bwari Area Council and recent security threats but emphasized that hope has been restored to the council through the ongoing construction of the crucial Gaba-Tokulo road.
Furthermore, he reassured that the 5km temporary access road from ONEX to the old Keffi road in AMAC, which generated significant excitement upon its commencement, would also be completed within the year.
The Minister highlighted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda extends beyond the FCT city center, aiming to ensure that rural communities also benefit from governance.
He emphasized the FCT Administration’s commitment to constructing rural roads across all six Area Councils, aiming to provide essential infrastructure to residents in those areas.
Wike expressed satisfaction with the progress, stating, “I’m very glad to say that the Renewed Hope Agenda is working, particularly as it concerns the Area Councils. The renewed hope agenda is not only for the cities. It’s also to make sure that those in the rural areas feel part of the administration.”
He further assured that all ongoing projects in the six Area Councils would be completed before the end of the year and reiterated the administration’s commitment to initiating infrastructure projects in 2024.
In conclusion, Wike expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve in his administration and for the unwavering support given to the FCT Administration, affirming that the Renewed Hope Agenda is being effectively implemented.
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EFCC nabs 34 currency speculators in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives, assigned to the Taskforce on Currency Mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy, and Forex Malpractice, have apprehended 34 individuals suspected of engaging in foreign exchange fraud. The arrests were made during a sting operation on Friday, following credible intelligence regarding illicit dollar sales in the Wuse Zone 4 area of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.
As conveyed by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the suspects include individuals such as Usman Mohammed, Abdullahi Nasir, Abubakar Saleh, and others listed in the statement. The arrests reflect the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to cleanse and stabilize the foreign exchange market.
Oyewale stated that upon the completion of investigations, the suspects will be brought before the court to face charges.
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Transfer: Wolves table €12m bid for Osayi-Samuel
Wolverhampton Wanderers, a Premier League club, has reportedly submitted a €12m bid for Bright Osayi-Samuel, the Super Eagles defender currently playing for Fenerbahce. According to NTVSpor, Wolves are eager to secure the services of the Fenerbahce star, with Crystal Palace and Leeds United also expressing interest in the full-back.
It remains uncertain whether Fenerbahce will accept the offer. Osayi-Samuel is enthusiastic about returning to England after a successful stint with Queens Park Rangers. Throughout this season, he has made 34 appearances across various competitions, contributing to nine goals. Despite having one year left on his contract with Fenerbahce, his desire to return to English football could influence his future transfer.
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BenPoly: Purge yourself of ethnic favouritism – Group tells Alia
The Idoma Intellectual Forum (IIF) has urged Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to ease the growing tension within the Benue State Polytechnic community by promptly appointing a substantive Rector for the institution. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja by Dr. Sunday Ochigbo, the National Secretary of IIF, the group expressed support for Governor Alia’s commitment to revamping the educational sector in Benue State.
While acknowledging the governor’s decision to dismiss all heads of state-owned higher institutions with the aim of bringing in more qualified individuals, the group expressed concern over the delay in filling the vacancy at Benue Polytechnic, Ugbokolo. They noted that despite the swift appointment of a substantive Provost for the Benue State College of Education, Oju, and a Rector for the Alfred Akawe Torkula Polytechnic, Makurdi, the process for Benue State Polytechnic has been protracted.
The group criticized the composition of the management team at Benue Polytechnic, describing it as unfavorable to the Idoma people and contrary to the principles of state representation. They highlighted the dominance of Tiv individuals in critical management positions within an institution situated in Idoma land as unacceptable.
Moreover, the IIF condemned the removal of an Idoma Rector and the installation of a Tiv acting Rector by the Alia administration. They denounced what they perceived as a deliberate effort to marginalize and disadvantage the Idoma people across various sectors in Benue State, including within a state-owned Polytechnic located in Idoma territory.
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