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Lagos-Calabar coastal road: FG increases compensation amount, gives 10 days for payment
Lagos-Calabar coastal road: FG increases compensation amount, gives 10 days for payment
By Dada Jackson
The Federal Government has increased the compensation for property owners and individuals affected by the ongoing 700 kilometres Lagos-Calabar coastal highway to N18bn.
Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, announced this in Lagos during National Assembly Joint Committee on Works and Federal Ministry of Works Stakeholders’ Engagement in Victoria Island, on the ongoing project to address the grey areas in the construction process.
Umahi announced that the amount was increased from N8bn by President Bola Tinubu to mitigate the impact on the citizens and ensure the successful completion of the project.
The minister said payment of compensation would be completed within 10 days, adding that their names and photographs would be published.
Umahi urged all the stakeholders to support the project because of the overall benefits and advised those that are aggrieved to shun violent protest, but to seek redress in court.
Meanwhile, the minister also disclosed that the President had directed immediate repairs of all roads across the country to ameliorate the suffering of Nigerians using them.
According to him, there is no distinction between roads in the federation and urged all the state governors to go on with the construction of roads across the states.
Chairman, Senate Committee on Works, Senator Mpigi Barinada, and his counterpart at the House of Representatives, Mr Akin Alabi, commended President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Ministry of Works for organising the stakeholders’ engagement to address the grey areas and the alignment issues.
The lawmakers said whosoever is affected by the project would be adequately compensated and cautioned against ethnic colouration of the project by some people.
On his part, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Yakubu Kofarmata, noted that President Tinubu meant well by approving the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, stressing that it would bring development and urged the communities to support the project.
Earlier, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, spoke on the progress of work made so far, since the inception of the administration of President Tinubu, with the release of funds for execution of all projects, adding that the progress of work in Lagos was unprecedented.
The stakeholders’ engagement was characterized by complaints from a few property owners at Okun Ajah, affected by diversion from the gazetted alignment due to cables of a telecommunications company and power stations, which the minister reiterated was recommended by verifiable experts and in larger public interest.
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I’m fighting my impeachment to enrich jurisprudence – Philip Shaibu
I’m fighting my impeachment to enrich jurisprudence – Philip Shaibu
Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has explained his decision to challenge his impeachment in court, saying it is a stand to strengthen Nigeria’s jurisprudence and to protect the office of the Deputy Governor from future disrespect.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Shaibu emphasized that his legal battle is a message to both Governor Godwin Obaseki and other politicians about the need to respect the office of the Deputy Governor. Shaibu stressed that his goal is to ensure that no Governor undermines this institution again.
“Democracy has come to stay in Nigeria, though it has its challenges. I’m fighting to enrich our jurisprudence, as this situation shows the need for democratic principles,” Shaibu said. “Some individuals in politics are not democrats; they have no place in a democratic setting.”
Shaibu highlighted the importance of holding democratic institutions accountable, saying, “I’m committed to fighting anti-democratic tendencies in Edo State. We’re in court, with the next hearing on November 25, and I want people to understand: there’s no time limit on addressing criminal acts. We’re pursuing this to the end to set a precedent in Nigerian jurisprudence.”
He added, “This isn’t about election timelines; it’s about ensuring accountability. We need to send a clear message to future governors who might be tempted to act like dictators. This battle is also to elevate the office of the Deputy Governor nationwide.”
Shaibu underscored the importance of mutual respect between the offices of the Governor and Deputy Governor, as well as other government roles, such as the President and Vice President, and the Speaker and Senate President. He stated, “No governor should disrespect the Deputy Governor’s office, and vice versa. The Governor’s office cannot function without the Deputy Governor, and the same is true in reverse.”
Shaibu further asserted his confidence, stating, “I know Governor Obaseki won’t be resting easy as his tenure ends, while I sleep well because I’m on the side of the law. When you uphold the law, it will always support you. For those who don’t, it eventually catches up with them.”
I’m fighting my impeachment to enrich jurisprudence – Philip Shaibu
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Two-year-old girl raped to death in Bauchi
Two-year-old girl raped to death in Bauchi
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Two men arrested for flogging, stripping publicly two girls accused of stealing in Ebonyi
Two men arrested for flogging, stripping publicly two girls accused of stealing in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested two men for stripping, fl0gging, and dehumanising two teenagers over alleged fowl theft.
The spokesperson, DSP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
According to Ukandu, the arrests followed the circulation of a viral video on social media depicting the incident.
The incident occurred in November 2023 at Ojiegbe Ngbo community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state but the video resurfaced this week, eliciting outrage.
In the viral video, the two teenagers were str!pped, b€aten and made to undergo other dehumanising treatments.
The teenagers were then paraded n@ked around the community with the fowls they allegedly stole.
“The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested Dennis Ali and Ituma Sunday, the primary suspects in a disturbing viral video where two teenage girls were stripped, flogged, and dehumanised,” the statement read.
“Upon assuming office, CP Anthonia A. Uche-Anya, fdc, emphasised the need to eradicate trial by ordeal, jungle justice, and self-help in the criminal justice system.”
She reaffirmed the command’s commitment to rooting out such practices in Ebonyi State with the support of stakeholders.
She further assured that those involved will face the full force of the law for their heinous actions.
Two men arrested for flogging, stripping publicly two girls accused of stealing in Ebonyi
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