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July 16, 2021 Buhari Flags Off $1.2bn Kaduna-Kano Rail Line

Buhari Flags Off $1.2bn Kaduna-Kano Rail Line

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has expressed the commitment of his administration to the revival of the Nigerian railway system to reduce the deficiency in transportation infrastructure in the country.

The President stated this at the ground breaking ceremony of Kano-Kaduna rail corridor in Kano state.  

He said the project when completed will drive effective and more efficient transportation of passengers and trade within the country.

President BUHARI also disclosed that his administration recognizes rail transportation and as such accord railway development priority it deserves.

On his part, the Minister of Transportation, ROTIMI AMAECHI described the flag off of the project as a promise kept by the President.

He said the railway project which is the biggest in the country will serve as a boost to both human and commercial transportation in the country.

The Minister also used the occasion to clear the air on the alleged cancellation of Port Harcout-Maiduguri project.

 

July 16, 2021 FG Declares July 20 And 21 As Public Holidays To Mark Eidelkabir

FG Declares July 20 And 21 As Public Holidays To Mark Eidelkabir

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 20, and Wednesday, July 21, 2021, as public holidays to mark this year's Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

The Minister of Interior, RAUF AREGBESOLA, who made the declaration congratulates all Muslim faithful and Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.

He called on Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet MUHAMMAD and to also use the period to pray for prosperity, and the stability of the country considering the current security challenges.

The Minister assured that the Administration of President BUHARI is "committed to the security of lives and property of every Nigerian, and empowering the citizens for successful living.

July 16, 2021 Subjecting INEC Power To NCC Is Unconstitutional – Tambuwal

Subjecting INEC Power To NCC Is Unconstitutional – Tambuwal

Former Speaker, House of Representatives, AMINU TAMBUWAL, has said that the decision of the Senate to subject INECs constitutional power to conduct elections to the Nigerian Communications Commission and the National Assembly is patently unconstitutional.

TAMBUWAL, who is also the governor of Sokoto State, in a statement he issued in Abuja, said INEC constitutional power could not be shared with any institution.

He said for the avoidance of doubt, Section 78 of the Constitution provides that the Registration of voters and the conduct of elections shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

TAMBUWAL was reacting to the decision of the Senate to reject electronic transmission of election results during the debate on the electoral act amendment bill.

Senators had voted publicly along party lines over section 52(3) of the electoral act amendment bill, which deals with electronic transmission of poll results.

At the end of voting, 28 Senators mostly from the PDP voted for the original amendment in the report while 52 Senators mostly from the APC voted for the amendment as proposed by Senator SABI ABDULLAHI.

This means the majority of Senators voted that INEC may consider electronic transmission provided the national network coverage is adjudged to be adequate and secure by NCC and approved by the National Assembly.

Earlier, the Senate was plunged into a rowdy session as the lawmakers contested the amendment of section 52(3) of the electoral act amendment bill.

July 15, 2021 Army Launches Manhunt For Soldier Accused Of Killing His Lover

Army Launches Manhunt For Soldier Accused Of Killing His Lover

The Nigerian Army says it has launched a manhunt for the soldier who allegedly killed his lover, one Miss Jennifer Ugadu, an undergraduate of Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa.

The Director, Army Public Relation, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said in a statement, on Thursday, it was alleged that the student was shot in her apartment by the suspect now at large.

Nwachukwu said there was no place for such barbaric act in the army, adding that the Nigerian army had commiserated with the family of the deceased.

According to him, Nigeria army is an institution that is accountable to the people and would ensure the justice is served.

”The NA has taken the allegation seriously and joint investigation has commenced, while effort to profile and ascertain the true identity of the suspect is ongoing.

“The NA being a professional and disciplined organisation will continue to uphold and respect the Fundamental Human Rights of citizens as enshrined in the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” said the statement.

Nwachukwu said members of the public should be rest assured that details of the investigation would be made public.

“The NA also wishes to reaffirm that as a force with zero tolerance for any form of criminality, such allegations will not only be investigated, but the culprit will be made to face the full wrath of the law,” he said.

 
 
 

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