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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Project: Umahi Defends Progress, Slams “Mischief Makers”.
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According to Nivo News, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has appealed to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to shelve plans of an industrial action against the Dangote Group, warning that such a move would harm the country’s fragile economic recovery.
Umahi made this call on Monday while inspecting Sections I and II of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Lagos. He stressed that any disruption at this critical time would derail the steady progress Nigeria is beginning to record.
The Minister also dismissed claims by Stella Okengwu, Chief Executive Officer of Winhome, who alleged that she invested $250 million in land acquired for the coastal highway project. Umahi described her allegations as fraudulent and warned that she risks being invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) if she fails to present verifiable evidence within seven days.
According to him, Okengwu must prove that she purchased the land in 2022 for ₦50 million, secured development approvals, and invested the funds she claimed. He further queried the whereabouts of the alleged diaspora-raised capital, stating that Lagos State had already revoked the land for the federal project and compensated her.
Civil society organizations that initially supported Okengwu’s protest have since withdrawn, labeling her claims misleading and unfounded.
During the inspection, Umahi, accompanied by stakeholders including Segun Sowunmi, the Surveyor-General of the Federation, senior directors of the Works Ministry, and civil society representatives, explained that the exercise was part of routine monitoring of federal projects. He praised Hitech Construction Company for its commitment, noting the firm is building Nigeria’s largest flyovers to link the two highway sections.
He dismissed negative social media reports about the project, describing them as mischief or ignorance of engineering processes. Umahi assured that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway would serve as a backbone for national development and would not be derailed by distractions.
Sowunmi, speaking after the tour, commended the project as a masterpiece and lauded President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure vision under the Renewed Hope agenda. He urged Nigerians to put aside partisanship and support transformative projects for the nation’s future.
Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma has announced that he will begin charging people who expect him to respond to their messages.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the comedian disclosed this in a post shared on his Instagram Story.
According to Bovi, anyone seeking a response from him should be ready to pay for the service.
He also warned those who might not receive replies to make the necessary payment if they want his attention.
The comedian wrote, “Now charging money to reply messages. So if you don’t get a reply, pay up!”
In other news, Bovi has opened up about his experience raising his son, revealing that the boy broke three television sets on separate occasions due to his behaviour.
Naija News reports that the comedian had previously stated that he does not believe in beating children as a form of discipline.
He maintained that parents should allow their children to grow and learn while providing proper guidance.
Bovi explained that his son sometimes broke household items when he was angry or simply out of playfulness, including three television sets in their home.
The comedian added that he was able to replace the damaged televisions because he could afford to do so, noting that the situation might have been different if he lacked the financial means.
Nigerian music producer Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has urged Nigerian musicians to set aside their pride and embrace collaborations to encourage the growth of the country’s music industry.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Mavin Records founder expressed concern over what he described as a decline in collaborations among Nigerian artistes, warning that the trend could negatively affect the entertainment industry.
Naija News reports that Don Jazzy made his position known during an appearance on an episode of the On The Grind podcast.
He stressed that no artiste could achieve everything independently, noting that collaborations create opportunities for learning, creativity and professional growth.
The music executive encouraged Nigerian singers to overcome their egos and recognise that their individual talents should not prevent them from working with others.
According to him, even artistes who can write, produce and perform their own songs still need to collaborate with other talents.
He said: “Most of Nigerian artists need to drop their pride, grow up and understand that no man is an island. A tree cannot make a forest.
“If you are so talented and versatile and can write, produce and sing, kudos to you. But still, you need to collaborate. I am a fan of collaboration. I came into this business collaborating with people and I am forever going to keep collaborating. I understand the importance of collaboration.”
Controversial relationship therapist Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has confessed that she never had breast cancer, despite previously claiming to be battling the disease.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the social media personality made the revelation during an interview with social media activist VeryDarkMan.
During the interview, Blessing CEO explained that a medical examination had initially detected a lump in her breast. However, subsequent medical findings showed that the lump was not cancerous.
She admitted that she deliberately portrayed the condition as breast cancer to attract financial assistance from members of the public.
Okoro described her actions as an emotional game, acknowledging that she had misled Nigerians about her health condition to receive donations.
She said: “I played an emotional game. I did not have breast cancer. I had a lump in my breast, but it was not cancerous. I deliberately told the public that the lump was cancerous because I wanted financial support.
“I initially created the impression that I was considering selling my personal belongings, including my car and house, but members of the public encouraged me to share my account details so they could support me financially.
“Donations started coming in, with different people sending different amounts of money. VeryDarkMan was calling me out for my fundraising and demanded evidence of my breast cancer diagnosis. The donations stopped shortly after VeryDarkMan released a video questioning my claims.”
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