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250km Benin-Asaba Highway Reconstruction To Be Completed In 30 Months – Works Minister
… it’s legacy project – Okpebholo
The Minister of Works, David Umahi on Sunday disclosed that the reconstruction of the 250km Benin-Asaba Highway is expected to be completed within 30 months.
The Minister made the disclosure during the flagging off ceremony at Kilometre 15, Iguomo junction along the highway on Sunday.
He said, “This construction is like a cashless programme. We will not see the money but the work will keep going on”.
“This project is 125 kilometres by 2, that is 250 kilometres. It will have solar lights and the Federal Government is not putting in any money,” he added.
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Umahi emphasized the importance of infrastructure development.
“We need good infrastructure in this country. Infrastructure is the foundation upon which every other programme thrives.”
The project is to be funded through a Public Private Partnership
On his part, Governor Monday Okpebholo, who represented President Tinubu at the occasion, called the road a legacy project.
He noted that “Edo State is now becoming like Lagos in terms of infrastructural development.”
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Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, thanked the President for his efforts.
He described the Benin-Asaba road as “a critical infrastructure that connects the Eastern and Western regions of Nigeria.”
He appealed to the Minister of Works, Umahi, to modify the initial project design, which was planned to terminate at Summit Junction, Asaba Delta State.
He requested that the road be extended to the Onitsha Bridge, noting that this adjustment would provide greater economic benefits and improve connectivity for travelers moving between the South-South, South-East, and other regions of the country.
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Adeniran Ajakaye, Managing Director of African Plus Partners, revealed that the road from Benin City’s King Square to the Benin bypass will be a 10-lane carriageway with 5 lanes on each side.
Federal Ministry of Works Permanent Secretary Olufunso Adebiyi described the event as “a significant milestone in the president’s renewed hope agenda.”
He noted that the highway is “a crucial link between the Southern and Northern regions of Nigeria” that is “vital to trade and other economic activities.”
The Benin-Asaba 125KM Road Project is funded by the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited, managed by Africa Plus Partners Nigeria Limited Consortium (APPNL).
The project seeks to improve transportation efficiency, enhance trade, and provide a safer road network while implementing an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) to minimize environmental risks and protect local communities
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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials
The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.
The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.
“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.
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Continuing, DSS said Ezenwa’s arrest underscores the Service’s determination to safeguard Nigerians from the fraudulent schemes of unpatriotic elements. “Citizens are therefore encouraged to remain vigilant, verify information from official sources and report suspicious recruitment adverts or individuals attempting to extort money under false pretense.”
The agency assured that it will continue to protect the integrity of its recruitment process while ensuring that perpetrators of fraud face the full weight of the law.
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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu
Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.
In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”
READ ALSO:Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu
Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.
“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.
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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu
Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.
In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.
“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!
“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.
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The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.
“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.
“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.
“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.
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Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.
“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.
“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.
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