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Probe N11bn Jalingo-Numan Highway Contract, Travelers Tells Tinubu

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Travelers on the long time dilapidated Jalingo-Numan federal highway have call on President Bola Tinubu, the Economic Finance Crime Commission EFCC to quickly probe the Numan-Jalingo highway N11 billion contract awarded to DEUX Project Nig LTD since 2017.

Elanzanews reliably gathered that the reconstruction of Numan-Jalingo dilapidated 103 kilometer road was awarded to DEUX Project Nig. LTD in.2017 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, while Numan is from the part of Adamawa state, Jalingo is the headquarters of Taraba state.

Our correspondent also gathered that the road’s contract sum as at 2017 was N11 Billion while the completion period was in 20 months.

The travelers who angrily express frustration on the condition of the 103 kilometer highway said apart from the road been impassable, criminals have taken advantage of the poor condition of the road by robbing, kidnapping and snatching travelers items on the road.

The travelers wandered why the contractor handling the road construction project has delayed its completion since 2017

Speaking with ELANZANEWS at Abare village in Lau local government area which is located in Taraba state, Mallam Idris Haruna, a motorist while revealing his ordeal on the road said the road is nearly impassable, he urge President Tinubu to urgently probe the award of the contract to ascertain what happened to the funds accrued in the project by his predecessor Muhamadu Buhari.

The recent flood activities have cut off River Ramulde Bridge, located in Lafia Lamulde local government area in Adamawa state which majorly linked the section of the road that is acceptable for the only connection between the North and South on the North Eastern axis of the country,

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Also speaking to our correspondent at the collapsed River Ramulde Bridge, those who were struggling to cross the area insisted that the federal government under President Tinubu must probe the funds allocated to the road project and how it is been used.

Mr. Cletus Fomoyo, resident of Numan who speak to our correspondent at the collaped bridge said the work done on the Numan-Jalingo since 2017 is not up to 3 per cent after close to 8 years of the contract.

“The Tinubu administration should us good office by asking questions on what happened to funds allocated to this project over seven years ago, the contractor did nothing, the road continue worsening on daily basis, we need to know what happened to the funds.

“From Numan to Jalingo usually take travelers 1:30 minutes, now we.use not less than 4 hours to get out of the trap which.is also bedeviled with criminality and sufferness, Fomoyo stated.

Frank Koshihuk, project engineer of Deux Project Nig. Ltd — the contractor for the Numan-Jalingo road project when asked said inflation, funding, insecurity were the major challenges facing the construction work

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Ondo Governor, Aiyedatiwa pays N634m WAEC fees for 23,048 students

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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved N634 million for the payment of 2024/2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for students in public secondary schools in the state.

Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, announced this in a statement on Friday in Akure.

Mr. Adeniyan said the move is part of the efforts to alleviate the financial burden of parents and guardians.

He noted that the registration would cover 23, 048 secondary school students who passed the Joint Senior Secondary School II Promotion Examination in the State conducted by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.

“Over the years, the payment of WASSCE registration fees for public secondary school candidates in Ondo State has been a significant relief for parents, guardians and stakeholders alike, especially in the face of prevailing economic challenges.

“The WASSCE represents a crucial academic milestone for students, serving as a gateway to higher education and professional opportunities.

“Ensuring that the state government covers the registration fees annually, invariably promotes equitable access to education, allowing all eligible candidates to participate in this pivotal examination without financial hindrance.

“This initiative effectively reduces disparities among students from varying socio-economic backgrounds,” it said.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the governor to fund WASSCE registration in line with the policy thrust of his administration.

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Ramadan: Food Prices Are Dropping, Nigeria Making Progress – Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has asked the Muslims in the country to use the Ramadan fasting season to pray for Nigeria’s growth and development.

In a statement on Friday, Tinubu said the Ramadan season “coincides with a period of renewed hope and progress for our nation”.

The president said his administration policies have started yielding “positive results,” noting that the country is witnessing “gradual stabilisation”.

Tinubu added that the foreign exchange rate has started “stabilising” and prices of food items are “now downward”.

“This year’s Ramadan holds special significance as it coincides with a period of renewed hope and progress for our nation,” the statement reads.

“Our administration’s bold and transformative policies are beginning to yield positive results, as evidenced by the gradual stabilisation of our economy.

“The Gross Domestic Product for the last quarter of 2024 showed a marked improvement over the same period in 2023.

“The once-soaring prices of essential food items are now downward, providing much-needed relief to our fasting population and all Nigerians. The exchange rate is stabilising, and fuel prices are declining, signalling a brighter future.

“As the wet season approaches, we remain steadfast in boosting agricultural productivity.

“We are determined to enhance food production and ensure self-sufficiency and food security for all Nigerians through targeted input support, mechanisation, and innovative farming initiatives.

“In this sacred month, I call on all Nigerians to join hands in prayer and action for our beloved country’s continued growth and development.

“Let us fervently seek Allah’s guidance and protection for our nation, and let our words and deeds reflect our shared commitment to peace, unity, and progress.”

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Ramadan is a significant month in Islam, during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk.

The Ramadan fasting period in Nigeria lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the moon, as per the Islamic lunar calendar.

Some minutes ago, Muhammad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, announced the sighting of the crescent moon for the commencement of Ramadan fasting on Saturday.

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Ireti Denies Knowledge Of Akpabio Harassing Natasha

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Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, has stated that she has no knowledge of the alleged sexual harassment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Speaking in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Friday, Kingibe dismissed claims that Akpoti-Uduaghan had been isolated by female senators, revealing that she had, in fact, received more privileges than her female colleagues.

“The three of us [female senators] have not been sexually harassed. That’s not to say if Senator Natasha can prove that she has been, we won’t support her. But she has never discussed it with us, and we don’t know about it,” Kingibe stated.

She added that Akpoti-Uduaghan had been given preferential treatment regarding seating arrangements, noting that other female senators, including herself, had been moved multiple times.

Kingibe further explained that she was hospitalized on the day of the alleged incident and only learned of the controversy afterward. She attempted to contact Akpoti-Uduaghan for clarification but received no response.

“I promptly called her and asked what was going on. She started explaining about seating arrangements but didn’t finish before saying she’d call me back. Till today, she has not called me back,” Kingibe revealed.

Her efforts to reach Akpoti-Uduaghan’s husband also proved unfruitful, as he informed her that his wife was in Singapore at the time.

While acknowledging that the Senate still has gender-related challenges, Kingibe noted that progress has been made in improving the treatment of female lawmakers.

“Yes, the Senate is not gender-friendly, but it has improved. When we raise concerns, the Senate President takes steps to address them,” she said.

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She, however, cautioned that internal disputes, particularly those concerning seating arrangements, could harm public perception of the Senate, urging lawmakers to handle disagreements more constructively.

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