Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has declared free train service For 2 Weeks

Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has declared free train service For 2 Weeks

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The management of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has declared free train service for all commuters across the country.



The Managing Director of the NRC, Mr Fidet Okhiria, made the announcement on Wednesday in Rigasa, Kaduna State in Nigeria’s northeast region.

He said the free train service, which would last for two weeks, would enable Nigerians know that the corporation was fully set for commercial services.

Speaking after inspecting the railway facilities put in place by the corporation, Mr Okhiria advised Nigerians to de-congest the highways.

He urged them to embrace the use of train services for the transportation of goods and passengers.

Complementing the NRC boss’ appeal, the project supervisor at the construction site, Mr Lv Feng, assured all commuters of safety and efficient service.

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Gov. Ikpeazu Of Abia State Starts The Reconstruction Of Faulks Road Aba

Gov. Ikpeazu Of Abia State Starts The Reconstruction Of Faulks Road Aba

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THE RECONSTRUCTION OF FAULKS ROAD; OFFICIAL FLAGGED-OFF
The Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has flagged-off the 4.6km Faulks Road, Aba, starting from Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway to Brass junction by Aba-Owerri road, through Ukwu-Mango.
Speaking at the event, the Governor said that the contractor, SETRACO company will construct pipes to carry storm water from Ifeobara basin, near Ukwu-Mango to Aba river and disclosed that the work will gulp the some of #6.8 billion.
He advised anybody who built at Ifeobara area to remove it, assuring that anything blocking the area will be demolished as his administration is out to recover Ifeobara basin which is the main cause of the seemingly intractable flooding in the area.
Dr. Ikpeazu who said that he is in administration to do good stated that he will be supervising the the road regularly stressing that the road will be widened to give Ariaria the international status it deserves.

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EFCC Can Prosecute Fayose As Sitting Governor – Human Rights Activist Falana Says

EFCC Can Prosecute Fayose As Sitting Governor – Human Rights Activist Falana Says

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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has the right to investigate and prosecute the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, even as a sitting governor.
Falana quoted judicial precedents and legal instruments, which he said, justified the decision of the anti-graft commission to investigate and freeze Fayose’s bank accounts.

The human rights lawyer in a statement on Wednesday said Fayose could not rely on section 308 of the 1999 Constitution to escape criminal act. He said the immunity clause did not come to play in criminal investigation of a sitting governor or a sitting president.
According to Falana, Fayose’s diverse criminal antecedents ranged from the looting of N1.2 billion from the state’s treasury in 2004 to alleged involvement in the murder of Tunde Omojola and the 2014 Ekiti governorship election rigging.

He said that the EFCC was currently being investigated in connection “to a coup, which led to the re-election of Fayose” in the Ekiti State governorship held on June 21, 2014.

Falana added that in view of the fact that the effect of section 308 of the 1999 Constitution had been watered down, Fayose could not invoke the immunity clause to shield himself from investigation.”
“While not challenging the allegation by the EFCC that the sum of N1.3 billion has been traced to his personal account, Mr. Fayose has attempted to hide under the immunity clause to shield himself from investigation.

Contrary to the governor’s claim he does not enjoy immunity from investigation with respect to his criminal involvement in treasonable conduct and corrupt practices.

“It is trite law that all the public officers protected by Section 308 of the Constitution can be investigated for corruption and other criminal offences.

Notwithstanding that the allegation is completely baseless, I fully support the investigations. I do not need to instigate the anti-graft agencies to enquire into the activities of a serial treasury looter.

“Having admitted his involvement in the coup which occurred in Ekiti State which culminated in his emergence as the Ekiti State governor, Fayose ought to be prosecuted for treason which arose from the electoral malfeasance,” he said.

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I Have No Power, I’m Crippled – Obasanjo

I Have No Power, I’m Crippled – Obasanjo

By Unknown   08:09   No comments:

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo told the National Union of Local Government Emplpoyers on Wednesday that he lacks the power to grant their demand – the restoration of the local government structure.

Ibrahim Khaleel led the leadership of the NULGE to Obasanjo’s Hilltop Mansion in Abeokuta, Ogun state, to seek his help in giving the local governments more power and make them more effective.

But Obasanjo said his ‘crippled’ self can’t do much – can only make noise – about their plight while he however, elected to blame state governors for the state of local governments.

“There is no exception to this bastardisation and encroachment by states. Even though both are supposed to be separate tiers of government, with each having its roles and functions, that is not the case anymore.”

“I wish I could help, but I am helpless. As it is, I can only help you to shout and talk to the world. I do not have any executive or legislative power. I am crippled.”

“But we shall continue to talk until those who are reasonable among them change this attitude.”

“I begin to wonder if they (states) can allow what they are doing to the local governments to be done to them.”

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FG Lines Up 15 Witnesses Against Saraki, Ekweremadu

FG Lines Up 15 Witnesses Against Saraki, Ekweremadu

By Unknown   08:05   No comments:

 The Federal Government has lined up 15 witnesses as it is set to open its case against Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

Both men have been charged to court alongside the Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Salissu Maikasuwa and Benedict Efeturi for allegedly forging the Senate Standing Rules 2015.

In the court summons pasted on the Notice Board of the National Assembly on Tuesday, about 15 witnesses were listed by the Federal Government to testify against the defendants.

Among the witnesses are Senator Solomon Ewuga, Senator Ita Enang, Senator Ajayi Borrofice, Senator Kabiru Marafa, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Senator Abu Ibrahim, Senator Ahmad Lawan and David Igbodo, an Assistant Superintendent of Police.

The Senate has condemned the Federal Government for the charges and has said it is simply a ploy by the government to attempt to change the Senate leadership.

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Equatorial Guinea’s President appoints his first son Teodoro Obiang’ Mangue as Vice President

Equatorial Guinea’s President appoints his first son Teodoro Obiang’ Mangue as Vice President

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Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang’ Nguema has promoted his first son Teodoro ‘Teodorin’ Obiang’ Mangue as the country’s vice-president. Teodorin has been serving as the country's second vice-president, a position that has been abolished in the new government structure.

According to the Brazilian newspaper the Terra Brasil, which quoted a local TV station yesterday, Teodoro will also be in charge of Defence and National Security ministry, Africa Review reports.

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