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BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja       Engr David Umahi  The Federal Government has disclosed that the Renewed Hope projects executed by the Ministry of Works are fairly spread across the six geopolitical zones. This followed a report by one Muhammad Jamil, also known as Jadda Garko, who alleged that the Northern region was sidelined in the ongoing Renewed Hope  Agenda road projects. In a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Works, Mr Mohammed Ahmed described the report as misleading, mischievous, baseless, unfounded and mendacious.   He noted that the report was published without recourse to facts, figures nor records, saying that the ministry has continued to work diligently, transparently, and fairly in implementing ongoing road and bridge infrastructure interventions nationwide.  Ahmed added: "This applies to both the projects funded through budgetary provisions and other funding models such as the Ren

The House of Representatives has endorsed the establishment of Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission for the monitoring and supervision of surrogacy arrangements in Nigeria. This followed the approval of a bill seeking to establish the commission on Thursday in Abuja, sponsored by member representing Ogbomoso North, South and Orire Federal Constituency, Ayodeji Alao-Akala.  When passed into law, the bill is expected to capture the  registration, regulation, and monitoring of surrogacy agencies in Nigeria and related matters.  Leading the debate on the general principles of the proposed legislation, Alao-Akala disclosed that the bill seeks to regulate and evaluate surrogacy in Nigeria to ensure that medical and health laws are not violated. He informed that it will also protect those seeking to overcome infertility. The lawmaker lamented the presence of black makerters, who exploit expectant parents within the system, adding that surrogate mothers and the children to be bo

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Staff of the Federal Ministry of Works at a one-day Management Retreat on  FCSSIP25 in Abuja on Wednesday.  The Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi has pledged speedy implementation of the Federal Civil Service roadmap in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu-led administration.  This was even as he noted that since the ministry is a prominent player in the delivery of Federal Government's policies, plans, programmes and projects, that it would lead the institutionalisation of the roadmap.  He made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja, at a one-day Management Retreat on FCSSIP25 organised by the ministry with the theme: “Specific Roles of Heads of Department in the Implementation of FCSSIP25." Tagged: 'The Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021- 2025 (FCSSIP 25)', the guideline contains a Performance Management System (PMS) for the appraisal of Federal Government workers.  Represented by the Permane

President Bola Tinubu  FULL TEXT OF NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON THE 64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA OCTOBER 1, 2024 Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard.  As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering of our citizens. Once again, I plead for your patience as the reforms we are implementing show positive signs, and we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel.   Exactly 64 years ago, our founding fathers chose democracy as a form of government and launched the dream of a great country that would lead the rest of Africa out of poverty, ignorance, and underdevelopment, a beacon of hope to the rest

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja President Bola Tinubu (4th left), flanked by his wife, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu (5th left); Vice President Kashim Shettima (3rd left) and others while cutting @64 Independence Anniversary cake in Abuja on Tuesday  President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the global community is benefitting from Nigeria's expertise in the areas of intellectual capacity, enterprise, arts, science, technology and infrastructure.  He stated this on Tuesday at a National Broadcast to commemorate Nigeria @64 Independence Anniversary in Abuja.  "The world is witnessing and benefiting from the can-do spirit of the Nigerian people, our massive intellectual capacity, and our enterprise and industry in all vocations, from arts to science, technology to infrastructure. "Exactly 64 years ago, our founding fathers chose democracy as a form of government and launched the dream of a great country that would lead the rest of Africa out of poverty, ignorance, and underdevelopmen