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FCT Minister Wike Stresses Importance Of Contractor Capacity In Project Delivery”
FCT Minister Wike Stresses Importance Of Contractor Capacity In Project Delivery
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, emphasized the necessity of ensuring that local contractors awarded contracts possess the capability to fulfill their obligations…...CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Wike made these remarks during the commencement of the resurfacing of 182 existing roads and remedial works on bridges in Maitama, Garki, and Utako Districts of the FCT.
Addressing the contractor, Wike urged strict adherence to project timelines, insisting that all projects must be finalized before May 2024.
While expressing support for local content in contract awards, the minister cautioned that mere local presence would not suffice if contractors lacked the requisite capacity to execute tasks effectively.
“I advocate for local content, but it must be accompanied by capability. While we desire our people to undertake projects, we cannot compromise on quality and timely completion. Therefore, irrespective of nationality, contractors must deliver satisfactorily within the agreed timeframe,” Wike stressed.
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu does not object to citizens recording police officers performing their duties in public places. Force New Media Officer Aliyu Giwa explained that the IGP’s concerns target the misuse of such footage—such as when encounters are deliberately turned into social media skits, used to provoke or ridicule officers, or cause unnecessary intrusion—rather than public scrutiny or accountability. Giwa emphasized that responsible documentation can safeguard both the public and law enforcement, though uniform-wearing officers still retain their fundamental rights to dignity and privacy.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This clarification followed discussions between the police leadership and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Abuja, alongside a March 17 Federal High Court judgment in Warri affirming the legal right of citizens to film police officers on duty. Giwa noted that body cameras remain part of broader conversations around modern policing to ensure transparency and mutual protection. Stressing that technology should not be feared, the police spokesman called for constructive dialogue to balance accountability with institutional responsibility.
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‘They Wanted Me Gone’: Halima Abubakar Exposes Nollywood Peers Who Abandoned Her In Sickness
Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has opened up about her harrowing battle with ill health, revealing that despite expecting support from her peers, many industry colleagues completely abandoned her during her time of need.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In an interview with Saturday Beats, the actress explained that while she initially felt deeply hurt, she has chosen not to harbor resentment, acknowledging how easily rumors and gossip spread within the entertainment industry. She noted that many individuals chose to act on hearsay rather than reaching out directly to verify facts, which she believes led to her unjust treatment and indefinite suspension.
Reflecting on the darkest moments of her illness, Abubakar expressed pain over the total lack of visits or check-ins from certain colleagues, stating that she felt left to her fate. However, she emphasized that she holds no sense of entitlement toward anyone.
“They don’t owe me anything, and I do not owe them anything,” she stated, attributing her survival entirely to her faith in God.
While she witnessed the true character and judgments of many during her ordeal, Abubakar noted that she has moved past the negativity and retains affection for her colleagues, recognizing that they may have simply been swayed by false narratives.
She also took time to express profound gratitude to the individuals who genuinely rallied around her medically and financially. She specifically thanked musician Patoranking and footballer Ahmed Musa for their kindness, while noting that her numerous messages to Don Jazzy went unanswered. Furthermore, Abubakar expressed immense appreciation for former BBNaija star Mercy Eke, alongside junior colleagues Destiny Etiko, Lizzy Gold, Monica Friday, Queeneth Agbor, and Regina Daniels, whom she credited with providing vital support and facilitating free medical treatment.
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Inside The Storm: Senator Umeh Drops Massive Clarification On Peter Obi’s Secret Collation Plan.
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain Victor Umeh has clarified that the party has no intentions of setting up a parallel result collation framework for the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This statement comes on the heels of comments made on Thursday by the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who announced that the NDC would implement a mechanism to relay polling unit tallies directly to its situation room during the 2027 polls. Obi had explained during an interview on Arise Television that this strategy would guarantee accurate data transmission and block the addition of unrecorded figures from polling booths.
However, speaking on Channels Television’s Politics program on Friday, Umeh asserted that Obi’s remarks were misconstrued. He emphasized that the party will merely station agents at polling units to forward legally declared results—recorded on official forms—to the party’s situation room for independent tracking.
Umeh stressed that this setup should not be labeled a parallel system.
“I believe he (Obi) must have been misquoted,” Umeh stated. “What he is trying to say is that the party would have its agents at every polling unit and once the results are collated, declared, and put in the prescribed result form, they will be doing their own collation in the situation room. You must send the results of the polling units to the NDC situation room. INEC has no monopoly of collation of data.”
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