The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Tinubu, has approved approximately ₦438 billion for major road construction, rehabilitation, and nationwide trailer park concessions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The approvals were announced on Wednesday by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, following the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Approved Road Construction and Rehabilitation Projects

• Ekiti State: Reconstruction of the Ado-Ekiti–Iyin–Aramoko–Itawure–Osun border road awarded to CBC Global Civil and Building Construction Nigeria Ltd. for ₦159.83 billion. Additionally, Phase II rehabilitation of the Ado-Ekiti–Afe Babalola University Road was approved for ₦54.52 billion.

• Ogun State: A variation order of ₦54.12 billion was approved for the rehabilitation of the Abeokuta–Iboro–Ilaro Road, alongside the construction of the Ilara–Iselu Road (Phases II–V) awarded to JRB Construction Company Ltd. for ₦94.24 billion, with a 24-month completion period.

• Rivers State: Reconstruction of the 15 km Port Harcourt–Eleme Junction–Onne Port Junction section of the East-West Road was awarded to RCC Nigeria Ltd. for ₦74.51 billion, targeted for completion within nine months.

Highway and Trailer Park Public-Private Partnerships

• Niger State: Development of the 7.9 km Dikko–Maje section of the Suleja–Minna Road approved under a 40-year concession to Graciatech Engineering Nigeria Ltd. for ₦56.75 billion.

• Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Operation and maintenance approved under a 25-year concession to LIB Concession Group for ₦96.43 billion.

• Abia State: Development of a greenfield trailer park at Aro-Ngwa awarded under a 50-year concession to Greg Jane International Ltd. for ₦19.70 billion.

Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Umar Abubakar-Tafida, has rejected allegations that his replacement as Governor Nasir Idris’ running mate for the upcoming elections was a direct legal consequence of the Supreme Court judgment concerning the 2023 polls.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking in Argungu when community members and political supporters gathered at his residence, Abubakar-Tafida clarified his stance on the development:

• Political Dynamics: He stated that he accepts political changes and leadership decisions in good faith, noting that power ultimately rests with divine will.

• Rejecting False Narratives: He criticized opponents attempting to link his exclusion to past legal challenges, labeling those claims as misleading and designed to tarnish his political reputation.

• Continued Loyalty: Reaffirming his commitment to the administration, the deputy governor emphasized his strong working relationship with Governor Idris and pledged his continued support for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

For official updates and announcements regarding elections and governance in the state, please refer to the Kebbi State Government Portal.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, led a reconciliation meeting in Ibadan on Wednesday aimed at resolving internal disputes within the Oyo State chapter ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

However, several key figures skipped the gathering, including the party’s 2023 governorship candidate, Teslim Folarin; former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu; former Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan; and other aspirants such as Akeem Agbaje and Hakeem Alao.

Key Highlights from the Meeting

• Family Matters: Dismissing the divisions as minor internal disagreements, Yilwatda emphasized that party leadership will continue engaging aggrieved members to restore trust and unity.

• Focus on 2027: Stressing that unity is crucial for the APC to reclaim Oyo State, Yilwatda noted that dialogue remains the primary tool for resolving conflicts.

• Osun Election Stance: Commenting on the recent Osun State governorship election, Yilwatda stated that the National Working Committee (NWC) has not yet taken an official position. The party plans to review the outcome with its candidate and stakeholders first.

• Reconciliation Progress: The Oyo APC Reconciliation Committee Chairman, Femi Lanlehin, reported that the committee has already met with dissatisfied aspirants and submitted its findings to the national leadership, expressing strong confidence in a clean sweep for the party in 2027.