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Kebbi State Government Reveals Plans to Build Modern GRA in Kawara Village
The Kebbi State government has revealed plans to develop a modern Government Reservation Area (GRA) in Kawara village, situated on the southeastern edge of the state capital, Birnin Kebbi.
Governor Nasir Idris, accompanied by key officials from the Ministry of Lands and Housing and the Secretary to the State Government, recently toured the proposed site for the new development.
During the visit, TPL Abubakar Ahmed, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands and Housing, presented a detailed layout for the GRA.
He said that the project would not only extend the city’s boundaries but also address the growing demand for housing while creating new opportunities to increase the state’s revenue.
Governor Idris showed his full support for the initiative, praising the ministry for its innovative approach to urban development.
He described the project as a significant step forward, one that would provide long-term benefits to future generations of Kebbi State residents.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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