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FEC approves $11.17bn rail project to link all coastal cities

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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of 11.17 billion dollars to link all Nigeria’s coastal cities by rail in six years.

Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, briefed State House correspondents after the virtual FEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Mohammed said that the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, presented two memos which had to do with Federal Government’s commitment to expanding and consolidating on the rail project.

“The first one actually has to do with the Kano-Jibia rail and the other one has to do with the Port Harcourt-Maidugiri rail.

“Actually what was approved today was funding to ensure that work starts immediately on those two rails.

“And then, also another memo that was approved today was the ratification of the president’s approval for the award of contract for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Standard Gauge.’’

He said the project was an old project which was inherited by current administration.

Mohammed said that under the former administration, approval was given but nothing was done.

“Today, the council has given approval to commence the Lagos-Calabar Coastal rail.

“This particular route is very important because after the Lagos-Kano route, this Lagos-Calabar Coastal route actually will link all the coastal cities in the country.

“Actually, the proposed route alignment is as follows; it will go from Lagos to Sagamu, Sagamu to Ijebu-Ode, Ijebu-Ode to Ore, Ore to Benin City, Benin-City to Sapele, Sapele to Warri, Warri to Yenogoa, Yenegoa to Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt to Aba, Aba to Uyo, Uyo to Calabar, Calabar to Akamkpa to Ikom, Obudu Ranch with branch lines from Benin-City to Agbo, Ogwashi-ukwu, Asaba, Onitsha and Onitsha Bridge and then Port Harcourt to Onne Deep Sea Port.

“This particular route is very important especially for our coastal economy; the cost of the project is 11. 17 billion dollars,’’ he said.

According to him, the project is expected to be completed in six years.(NAN)

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EFCC Arrests 78 Internet Fraudsters In Enugu, Imo

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The operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 78 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu and Imo States.

EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Oyewale noted that 29 suspected internet fraudsters were arrested in Enugu metropolis on May 15, while 49 others were nabbed in Imo State on May 17.

He said the suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in online criminal activities.

The EFCC spokesperson listed items recovered from the suspects to include 13 cars, mobile phones, and laptops.

Oyewale added that the suspected internet fraudsters would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

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Lady Abandons Husband One Month After Wedding For Deceiving Her That He Lives Abroad

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A Nigerian Lady by name Nancy has left her husband after barely one month of the traditional marriage and church wedding ceremonies which took place in Isuochi Umunneochi LGA of Abia State this last Easter Sunday 2024.

She said she discovered he has no money but was sponsored by his family to come marry her.

“He lied to me that he came back from the US and would be returning after our marriage ceremonies, but I didn’t know he was brought back to the village to live permanently by his family” she said.

“I can only go back to that nonsense marriage only if he would go back to the US as he told me earlier, if not no marriage, I no come this world to come suffer” she added.

Though, rumours in Amunda community has it that the heart broken husband a.k.a. ‘Mentor’ has been threatening the runaway wife and her family with Juju Shrine summons.

According to the rumours, Mr. Mentor’ said it’s either her family refunds him back all his expenses or return the lady to him before seven days or she will run mad and kpai.

 

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Abeokuta goes agog this weekend as Chief Michael OGUNSEYE Celebrates 70th birthday.

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The ancient city of Abeokuta, in the Southwest of Nigeria will go agog this Saturday May 11th as Chief Michael Kolawole OGUNSEYE, The asiwaju of Gbagura Christians abeokuta will be marking his 70th birthday celebration with a special Thanksgiving service and grand reception for dignataries from far and near .

The special Thanksgiving service will hold at holy trinity Anglican church Ago ika enugada, Gbagura Abeokuta Ogun state ,While the grand reception will follow at Abeokuta Club, presidential blvd beside central bank Abeokuta.

Chief Michael Ogunseye, who is a UK based qualified accountant per excellence also have a robust career in the mental health nursing profession under the UK NHS service .

Chief Michael Kolawole Ogunseye (the Asiwaju of Gbagura Christians) was born to Pa Isaac Olaogun Ogunseye from Ile-Aro in Gbagura, Abeokuta , Ogun State and the father maternal is from Ile Abuye, Owu-Totoro. His mother was late Mrs Durosomo Akanke Ogunseye (nee Adekanbi) from Iganmode Otta and Isaga Orile, Ogun State.

Chief Michael Ogunseye is a devoted Christian and ordained Evangelist in 1998 by Baptist Church Evangelical Mission in the United Kingdom.

He was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship in 1983 to study Accountancy. He qualified as an Accountant with BSc (Hons) Account & Finance from Bournemouth Polytechnic (now Bournemouth University, UK) and MSc in Integrated Accounting & Finance at Sheffield Hallam university, UK.

He worked with HFC Bank in the Fraud Detection Department, BMW as a Warranty Manager and BP Oil & Gas as Off-Shore Accountant in the United Kingdom.

He changed his career in 1999 and Studied Diploma in Mental Health Nursing at the University of Surrey, BSc (Hons) in Substance Misuse Management at Thames Valley University and MSc in Forensic Mental Health Nursing at New Buckingham University. He worked for the NHS at the High Secure Hospital for criminally insane and mental health patients (Broadmoor Hospital) till his retirement. Currently, he is working as a Locum Senior Mental Health Nurse with NHS, UK.

Chief Michael Kolawole Ogunseye was a member of NADECO-UK and June 12 Alliance in the UK during the struggle for democracy in Nigeria. In 1990, he formed a human rights group called Justice for Nigeria, the group assisted many Nigerians that seek political asylum in the UK against the Nigeria Military Juntas.

He dedicated his life to human rights, social justice and the welfare of under privileged people. He Studies online Diploma in Humanitarian Studies. He is the founder of SAVE LIVES INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH ( a Non-Governmental Organisation) in the UK to support Orphan and Vulnerable children in Africa.

Chief Michael Kolawole Ogunseye has supported several children and widows in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria. Currently, he is the Chairman of Solace Drugs Abuse & Mental Health Advocacy Group, under the Oba Saka Adisa Adelola Matemilola the Oluyalo Otileta VII, the Olowu of Owu and Ground Patron of Owu Football Annual Competition (a charity football club for youths in Abeokuta, the initiative of Oba Saka Adisa Adelola Matemilola the Oluyalo Otileta VII, the Olowu of Owu.

He entered politics in the UK in 1988 and joined the Labour Party. He contested Hanworth Ward as a Councillor in 1998. He became the Chairman of Hanworth (Labour Party Ward London Borough of Hounslow). He relocated to Reading, UK and he was the Ex-Chairman of Katesgrove Ward Labour Party, Reading, UK for 2 year term and Ex-Chairman of Kentwood & Tilehurst Labour Party in Reading, UK.

Chief Michael Ogunseye is a member of Abeokuta Club, Abeokuta Sports Club, Lisabi Elites Club of Egba and Abeokuta Rotary Club. Grand Patron of the Priceless Jewels Foundation (PJF).

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