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Peter Obi Joins World Leaders At Leadership Dialogue In Athens, Greece - Politics

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  At the weekend, I joined global leaders that included, former Presidents, Prime ministers, serving and retired senior government officials, military chiefs, renowned academics, sports personalities, and others in Athens, Greece, for a Leadership Dialogue focused on governance, particularly in the areas of Democracy, Security and the Economy in today's world. The focus was on the lessons for future leaders. In my brief presentation, I listed some of the variables responsible for the insecurity in Africa and I emphasized that as leaders, we must acknowledge the profound global and generational transformations confronting us. Despite vast human and material resources, there remain significant unmet needs in global governance. Urgent attention must be paid to enhancing collective security, lifting people out of poverty, and reducing injustice and inequality in society. In the continent, we face high levels of insecurity, alarming corruption, worsening poverty, huge y...

Bobrisky Files ₦1bn Lawsuit Against Verydarkman Over Voice Recording - Celebrities

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  Popular Nigerian internet personality Bobrisky has taken legal action against social media influencer VeryDarkMan, filing a ₦1 billion lawsuit, News360 Nigeria reports. The lawsuit centers on claims that VeryDarkMan released a voice recording allegedly generated by artificial intelligence (AI), falsely attributing it to Bobrisky. In a statement, Bobrisky issued a 24-hour ultimatum to VeryDarkMan, demanding the withdrawal of the claims and a public apology. Failure to comply, according to Bobrisky, would result in further legal action. Bobrisky’s legal team has expressed confidence in their case, citing defamation and malicious intent behind the spread of the AI-generated content. This legal battle comes as part of Bobrisky’s ongoing efforts to protect her public image and combat the spread of false information online. SOURCED ( Quote ) ( Report ) 3 Likes ( Like ) 4 Shares ( Share ) Re: Bobrisky Files ₦1bn Lawsuit Against Verydarkman Over Voice Recording

Phase One Of Lagos-calabar Highway Will Be Completed In 2025 - Umahi - Politics -

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  David Umahi, minister of works, says the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project will be completed on May 29, 2025. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja during an inter-ministerial press briefing as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary, the minister said after the project is completed, it will be tolled for five to 10 years to recover construction costs. The construction of the highway began in March. The first phase of the project, made up of 47.47 kilometres of dual carriageway, was awarded to Hitech Construction Company Ltd. “We started the coastal highway, 700 kilometers that is traversing Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states,” Umahi said. “People did not understand the merits of this project. People did not see this project as an investment. And so today, the first section is going to be completed by May 29 and we’re going to toll it, and we’re going to get back our money within five ...

Removal Of Fuel Subsidy Saved ₦‎5.4 Trillion For Nigeria – Governor Abiodun - Politics

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  The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has said that the subsidy on fuel, if not removed by President Bola Tinubu, would have cost the country N5.4 trillion by the end of 2024. Abiodun said that it would have been devastating for Nigeria to pay such a huge amount in comparison to the Federal Government’s budget of N6.7 trillion for the same fiscal year. The governor who spoke during a Special Church Service to mark the 64th National Day celebration at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta, said the money is now available for the development of infrastructure across the country. He said: ” Mr. President removed the subsidy, which, if not curbed, would have cost us N5.4 trillion by the end of 2024. “We have been busy subsidizing our neighbours; these are funds that can be invested in improving our infrastructure and other social services. “Our budget this year for infrastructure was N6.7 trillion, meanwhile, the subsidy would have consumed N5.4 trillion, if...

Fubara To Wike: I Know Why You Are Frustrated, Rivers Is Nobody's Enterprise - Politics

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  Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said those antagonising his administration have continued to express frustration at seeing how firmly the affairs of State have been conducted, and the milestones achieved. The governor accused such people of being determined to lay hold on the soul of Rivers to control it as their personal estate, but insisted that his administration has taken it already to secure it as commonly owned by all Rivers people. Fubara spoke at the Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service organised as part of activities marking the 64th Independence Day Celebration of Nigeria at St. Paul’s Cathedral of the Anglican Communion, Garrison Junction, Port Harcourt, on Sunday. The Governor stated for the record in order to correct the wrong narrative peddled in some quarters, and explained that he signed the contractual sum of N200 billion loan papers from Zenith Bank to fund the construction of the 50.15-kilometer dual carriage Port Harcou...

'Still A Virgin' - Hilda Baci Reveals As She Celebrates Her 29th Birthday - Celebrities

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 Popular Nigerian Celebrity Chef Hilda Baci recently celebrated her 29th birthday yesterday claiming she is still a virgin. ( Quote ) ( Report ) 6 Likes ( Like ) 1 Share ( Share )

7 Recently Completed Projects In Nigeria - Politics

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  Despite all odds, Nigeria has continued to maintain its steady drive for development through infrastructure and investment. Whether it's new highways, bridges or industrial projects, the pace of progress is impressive. Nigeria is currently on a bumpy ride with the rising inflation figures, forex crises and fuel hikes but the country still managed to complete major projects across the country . they include the following ( Quote ) ( Report ) 7 Likes ( Like ) 1 Share ( Share ) Re: 7 Recently Completed Projects In Nigeria by Opebiman : 7:59am On Sep 21 Enugu asphalt factory. Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has recently commissioned a mega asphalt production plant built by his administration. The governor, explained that the state will produce the inputs for asphalt production, noting that these moves would drastically reduce the cost of road construction for the state. This special and state-of-the-art asphalt production plant is designed to produce 160 tons of a...