The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has revoked 165 lands in Abuja, some of which belong to notable Nigerians. A document signed by the FCT Permanent Secretary, Olushade Adeshola, reveals that the revocation was due to the violation and contravention of the terms of development of the Right of Occupancy. The document reads, "The Federal Capital Territory Administration hereby informs the general public that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has in the exercise of the powers conferred on him under Section 28(5) (a) & (b) of the Land Use Act 1978, revoked the under listed plots with names and titles as reflected in our records for continued contravention of the terms of development of the Right of Occupancy to wit non-development."
CCECC Vows To Complete Abuja Light Rail In 8 Months
The Chinese construction giant, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd, CCECC, on Wednesday, revealed it is committed to completing the Abuja light rail project within eight months. This is in line with the determination of President Bola Tinubu's administration to enhance infrastructure development across the country. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, extracted this commitment from the management of CCECC when its Chairman, Mr. Jason Zhang, led some members of his management team on a courtesy call at the Presidential Villa today.
Tribunal Sacks Enugu LP Rep, Declares PDP Candidate Winner
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Enugu on Friday nullified the return of the Labour Party’s candidate, Prof Sunday Nnamchi, as the House of Representatives member for Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency in Enugu State. Delivering judgement in the petition filed by the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Prince Cornelius Nnaji, the three-man panel of justices led by A. M. Abubakar, declared Nnaji as duly elected in the election held on February 25, 2023.
Planned Strike: NLC Boycotts Meeting With FG
The national leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has boycotted a last minute meeting with the Federal Government (FG) convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, with the aim of preventing the 2 day earning strike set to commence tomorrow, Tuesday.
No Plot To Impeach Akpabio, Says Special Adviser
Eseme Eyiboh, the Special Adviser on Media to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio refuted reports in circulation alleging some senators were working to impeach Akpabio, adding that the alleged plot is “complete imagination”.
Kogi Central Senatorial Election: Tribunal Declares Natasha Winner
The Kogi State Election Petitions Tribunal has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan as the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial election which was held in February 2023. The tribunal also invalidated the victory of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abubakar Ohere. The unanimous judgment of the 3-man panel led by Justice K. A. Orjiako stated that Ohere’s results were inflated in 9 polling units located in the Ajaokuta Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
Designer Of Nigerian Flag Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, Dies Aged 84
The designer of the Nigerian Flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, has passed on at the age of 87. His son, Akinkunmi Samuel announced his demise on Wednesday via his Facebook page. “Life is indeed transient; I can say boldly that you lived a life with a landmark. “Continue to rest, my father! Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (O.F.R): A great man has gone,” he wrote.