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Tinubu promises revival of Ajaokuta, dredging of River Niger

John Ogunsemore Feb 9, 2023 0

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said if elected into office, he will ensure revival of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex in Kogi State, in addition to other critical projects. Speaking…

Environment

Flood Displaces Over 50,000 Persons In Kogi

Kola Adeyemi Sep 17, 2020 0

Flash floods from River Niger have submerged over 70 communities and displaced over 50,000 people displaced from their houses in different parts of Kogi. SEE ALSO: Gov Ortom Attacked by Fulani Herdsmen, Calls For Arrest of Miyetti Allah's…

Government

How Goodluck Jonathan Duped Nigerians Of N34billion – Amaechi

Owolabi Oluwasegun May 6, 2017

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has accused the past president of the country, Goodluck Jonathan of attempting to dupe the country after paying the sum of N34 billion for the dredging of the River Niger, a project which the…

Metro

Easter Tragedy: 7 Dead, 136 Missing As Passenger Boat Capsizes In River Niger

Owolabi Oluwasegun Apr 16, 2017

A passenger boast conveying passengers over the River Naija has been reported to have capsized leading to the death of at least seven persons. The tragedy struck yesterday as the boast carrying 150 passengers returning from from…