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FEC to Review and Fund Existing Projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has paused several major projects needing additional funding, especially those under the Federal Ministry of Works. These projects, inherited from past administrations over the past 13 years, require augmentation. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, explained that President Bola Tinubu has ordered a thorough review to ensure the projects are executed with probity and proficiency before any additional funding is approved.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, is tasked with working alongside the Ministers of Budget and Economic Planning and Finance to streamline these projects for appropriate funding. While new projects like the Lagos-Calabar Highway are not part of this review, the FEC aims to reconsider and re-prioritize inherited projects, seeking alternative funding and evaluating those that can be completed. This reorganization is not just about funding shortages but involves other considerations to ensure efficient project completion.
Additionally, the FEC plans to revamp the National Council on Procurement, which has been ineffective for the past 17 years. A bill to strengthen the council has been sent to the National Assembly and passed its first reading in the House of Representatives. The goal is to create a robust procurement council that enforces financial discipline and scrutinizes all aspects of procurement, aligning with the administration’s vision for efficiency and accountability.
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“To Win The Premier League, We Need To Run Like Mad Dogs” – Ruben Amorim To Man Utd Players
New Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has sent a clear and intense message to his squad: they must push themselves to the limit if they want any chance of competing for the Premier League title.
Amorim, who took over from Erik ten Hag during the November international break, believes that effort and commitment are non-negotiable for success.
Since stepping into the role, the 39-year-old Portuguese coach has managed only one victory, a commanding 4-0 win over Everton at Old Trafford.
Despite the underwhelming results so far, Amorim is focused on reshaping the team’s mindset and work ethic before fully implementing his tactical vision.
Speaking passionately about his expectations, Amorim emphasized the importance of relentless effort on the pitch.
“We need to sprint back, sprint forward, and fight for every ball. This has to be the foundation,” he explained.
“If the players aren’t ready to give everything, the tactics won’t matter.”
Amorim’s comments highlight his no-nonsense approach. He made it clear that even the most talented players cannot rely solely on skill.
“It doesn’t matter if you have the best starting XI in the world; if you don’t run, you won’t win anything,” he stated.
“To win the Premier League, we need to run like mad dogs. If we’re not willing to do that, we’re not going to succeed.”
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“I’ve Sacrificed My Career To Help Those Who Cannot Help Themselves” – Pastor Tobi Adegboyega
UK-based Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, known for his lavish lifestyle and controversial persona, has revealed that his partner, Mary Olubukola Alade, is the one who financially supports his lifestyle.
Adegboyega, who leads the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), made this revelation during a legal battle with the UK immigration authorities.
During his hearing before Judges Bruce and Rastogi, Adegboyega explained that he does not receive any salary from the church.
Instead, his partner Mary, who holds a high-paying job at the insurance company AON and earns £100,000 annually, takes care of his financial needs.
Adegboyega emphasized that his flamboyant appearance, complete with designer clothes and luxury cars, is entirely funded by her earnings.
The pastor’s immigration woes began when it was discovered that he had overstayed his visitor’s visa, which he entered the UK with in 2005.
Despite multiple attempts to remain in the country on human rights grounds, the UK Tribunal ruled for his deportation back to Nigeria.
The court cited that he had no legal right to remain in the UK after his visa expired and that his appeals had failed to meet the required criteria for residency.
Addressing his choice of lifestyle, the 44-year-old pastor defended his need to showcase wealth and success.
He claimed that his flashy image is designed to motivate young people to pursue legitimate ways of making money, such as entrepreneurship.
“I believe it’s crucial to dress well and drive nice cars so young people can see there are lawful ways to achieve success,” he stated.
Adegboyega further explained that despite holding a first-class law degree from Nigeria, he had willingly given up a potential legal career to serve his community through his church.
“I’ve sacrificed my career to help those who cannot help themselves,” he added.
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Oyo SUBEB Arrests Job Seeker for Alleged Forgery of Recruitment Result
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has apprehended Abosede Ojo, a middle-aged job seeker, for allegedly falsifying her recruitment portal result. The arrest occurred during a verification exercise on Thursday evening in Ibadan, the state capital.
Board Chairman Nureni Adeniran confirmed the development on Friday, December 6, stating that the suspect had been handed over to the police for further investigation.
According to Adeniran, Ojo, who scored 36 in the Computer-Based Test (CBT), reportedly conspired with an examination syndicate to forge a fake congratulatory message.
“The suspect confessed that she did not attend the interview but colluded with her husband to secure a falsified congratulatory message,” Adeniran revealed.
Investigators are currently probing transactions between the suspect and the cyber-café where the fraudulent document was printed. Adeniran assured that the board is committed to apprehending all parties involved in the forgery.
The chairman issued a stern warning to others contemplating such fraudulent acts, emphasizing that offenders would face the full extent of the law.
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