The Federal Ministry of Works has terminated contract numbers 6,136, 6,137 and 6,138 with Mothercat Ltd, Dantata & Sawoe Construction Ltd and RCC Ltd, respectively.
The projects affected by the termination are the dualization of Obajana – Benin road, section II (Okene – Auchi) in Kogi/Edo State; the dualization of Obajana – Benin road, section III (Auchi – Ehor) in Edo State and the dualization of Obajana – Benin road section IV (Ehor – Benin) in Edo State.
This is contained in a statement released by Orji Uchenna Orji, Special Adviser (Media) to the Minister of Works on Monday and made available to TVN.
According to the statement, the termination became necessary in view of the alleged inordinate delay by the affected companies in job performance and their failure, neglect and refusal to fulfill their contractual obligations as required by the Standard Conditions of Contract.
Orji stated that this had affected the timely completion of the projects and thus resulted in the expiration of the contracts by effluxion of time.
The statement read: “The projects which were awarded on 3rd December, 2012, were advertently abandoned by the contractors and no genuine commitment or good faith was shown towards executing the projects after accepting the considerations offered by the Federal Government and thereby exposing the road users to untold hardship due to the deplorable condition of the projects.
“The Honourable Minister has therefore directed the engineers in charge to take necessary steps to enter upon both the site and the works and take the same over from the affected companies.
“He further directed the engineers concerned to, upon doing the needful, arrange with the affected companies for a joint measurement of work so far done by the said companies preparatory to taking over the sites from the said companies.
“He warns that the Federal Ministry of Works under his watch will not condone acts of unseriousness and sabotage by contractors whose plan is to become a clog in the wheel of progress of the Renewed Hope administration which is determined to change the ugly narrative of Nigeria’s road infrastructure.
“He further warns that going forward, the government will not hesitate in terminating all projects that are funded but are non-performing.”
The affected contractors are yet to respond to the allegations.
Alleged non-performance: FG terminates road contracts of three companies
Alleged non-performance: FG terminates road contracts of three companies
Japan midfielder Kamada joins Crystal Palace
Japan midfielder Daichi Kamada has joined Crystal Palace from Lazio, the English Premier League club announced Monday.
The two-year deal, which is subject to international clearance, has been agreed following the end of Kamada’s contract with the Serie A side.
It also sees Kamada reunited with Oliver Glasner after the 27-year-old played under the Palace manager at Eintracht Frankfurt, where Kamada scored 40 goals in 179 appearances.
“I’m excited to be joining Crystal Palace, and to be working with Oliver — who is a coach I know well — again,” Kamada told the London club’s website.
“I am looking forward to testing myself in the Premier League, and hopefully the club and I can achieve all of our objectives together.”
Eagles chairman Steve Parish added: “Daichi is a truly exceptional talent. He has been one of Europe’s best attacking midfielders in recent seasons and his experience, technical quality and commitment mark him out as an excellent addition to our already talented squad.”
Kamada is Palace’s second signing of the pre-season transfer window following the arrival at Selhurst Park of Morocco international Chadi Riad.
Both players will now be part of Palace’s push to improve on last season’s 10th-placed finish in the 20-team Premier League.
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Na’Allah bows out as UniAbuja VC, hands over to Maikudi
Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah, on Monday, handed over the affairs of the University of Abuja to the acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aisha Maikudi.
Na’Allah was appointed as the vice-chancellor of the university on July 1, 2019.
Prior to his appointment as UniAbuja VC, he served as VC of state-owned Kwara State University, Malete in Kwara State.
A graduate of the University of Ilorin in 1988, Na’Allah also obtained his Masters degree from the same institution in 1992 before proceeding to the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, where he obtained his PhD in comparative literature.
Giving his handover speech, Na’Allah expressed his gratitude to the university community for the ability to have served.
“I am grateful to have a strong team to have worked with me and I am handing over to the same great team. It is my prayer that the university will continue to make giant strides. I will continue to support the university in whatever way I can.
“I am going to be on sabbatical so technically, I’m still with this university as I do my sabbatical.”
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Cardoso urges West Africa to unite for financial growth
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso has called for more regional collaboration to strengthen financial stability and growth in the West African region.
The governor made the call at the 10th meeting of the College of Supervisors for Non-Bank Financial Institutions Abuja on Monday.
The event, hosted by the West African Monetary Institute, gathered regulators, policymakers, and financial experts from across the region to discuss critical issues facing the non-bank financial sector in West Africa.
In his address, Cardoso underscored the importance of regional collaboration in strengthening financial stability and promoting economic growth within the West African Monetary Zone.
“Now, more than ever, the need for collaboration and cooperation amongst Member States cannot be overemphasized,” he emphasised, quoting an African proverb to highlight the significance of unity in achieving common goals.
The Governor commended the efforts of the CSNBFI in advancing regulatory frameworks, notably mentioning the recent adoption of the Model Act for Non-Bank Financial Institutions and Non-Bank Financial Holding Companies across the WAMZ.
This legislative milestone, approved in March 2024, marks a pivotal step towards harmonising supervisory practices and enhancing the resilience of the financial sector.
Highlighting emerging trends, the apex bank’s governor addressed the increasing role of fintech innovations and their implications for financial stability.
“Fintech loans and digital platforms are reshaping financial intermediation,” he remarked, urging supervisors to bolster their cybersecurity frameworks and adopt risk-based supervisory approaches to mitigate associated risks.
The Governor also emphasised the College’s focus on climate risk regulation, acknowledging the sector’s vulnerability to environmental shifts and the need for tailored regulatory responses aligned with global standards.
Cardoso urged delegates to leverage the platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, emphasizing the importance of learning from each other’s experiences in navigating the evolving financial landscape of West Africa.
Chairman of the College, Mr. Yaw Sapong, welcomed delegates and acknowledged the crucial role non-bank financial institutions play in promoting financial inclusion and economic growth.
Sapong highlighted achievements made by the College, including harmonized regulatory frameworks, automation of supervisory processes, and strengthened AML/CFT regimes.
He emphasised the need for coordinated policy responses to address current economic challenges, including inflation and currency fluctuations.
“We must continue to work together to build a resilient and inclusive financial sector that supports sustainable economic growth in our region,” Sapong urged.
The Director General of WAMI, Dr. Olorunsola Olowofeso emphasised the need for strengthened resilience in the financial sector, citing emerging risks such as climate-related risks, cyber threats, and digitization challenges.
“We must continue to monitor policy actions and spillovers to ensure the financial system is resilient,” he urged.
“WAMI remains committed to implementing the WAMZ integration agenda,” he said.
The CSNBFI meeting aims to review progress made in the NBFI sector since late 2023 and formulate strategies to address current challenges. Discussions will encompass regulatory harmonisation, cybersecurity, and the impact of digital innovations on financial services.
NAF helicopter crashes in Kaduna
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter crashed early on Monday morning in Tami village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The incident which occurred at about 5:00 a.m. sent shockwaves throughout the community.
The helicopter said to be on a routine operational flight experienced technical difficulties that led to the crash.
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However, the pilot managed to execute emergency protocols and emerged from the wreckage unscathed.
A team of military officers from NAF swiftly arrived at the scene to secure the area and conduct an initial investigation.
The NAF leadership has not issued any official statement on the incident.
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Don’t panic over attacks on security agents – Otti urges Abia residents
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has reassured all law-abiding residents of of their safety, in face of recent attacks on security agencies in the state.
Otti, who stated this on Sunday, while addressing worshippers at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Aba, told the people not to be discouraged or panic because of the recent ugly events.
The governor, who blamed the attacks on the handiwork of the enemies of the state who he said, are opposed to the new lease of life under his administration, reiterated that the state government will fish out those responsible for the recent attacks against the security agents.
Otti, who was in the church with top members of his cabinet, declared that the state has no space for criminals and thanked members of the church for their supports for him before and after elections.
Earlier in his sermon, the guest preacher at the Mass, Rev Fr Okechi Kelvin, thanked God for the using Governor Otti to do new things in Abia.
It would be recalled that five Nigerian Army officers were killed at Obikabia junction, Aba by unidentified persons in May, 2024.
Also, two policemen were last week Friday, killed at Opobo road, Aba, by yet-to-be identified hoodlums.
Don’t panic over attacks on security agents – Otti urges Abia residents
Singer Tems wins Best Gospel/Inspirational Prize At 2024 BET Awards (SEE FULL LIST)
Talented Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi aka Tem’s has won the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel and Inspirational Prize At the 2024 BET Awards to the delight of her teeming fans.
Me & U by Temilade Openiyi defeated performances by Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Maverick City Music, and other well-known artists to win the prize on Monday at the Peacock Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, the United States.
The award was originally titled: Best Gospel Artist but was later renamed to its current title in 2017 with Kirk Franklin holding the record for this category, with six wins.
See full list of 2024 BET winners:
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
11:11 – Chris Brown
A Gift & a Curse – Gunna
American Dream – 21 Savage
Coming Home – Usher
For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition) – Drake
Jaguar II – Victoria Monét
Michael – Killer Mike – WINNER
Pink Friday 2 – Nicki Minaj
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
SZA — WINNER
Tyla
Victoria Monét
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BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST
Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher – WINNER
BEST GROUP
¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign) – WINNER
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Blxst and Bino Rideaux
City Girls
FLO
Maverick City Music
WanMor
BEST COLLABORATION
“All My Life” – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole – WINNER
“America Has a Problem (Remix)” – Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar
“Barbie World” – Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice with Aqua
“Bongos” – Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
“Carnival” – ¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign) featuring Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti
“Don’t Play with It (Remix)” – Lola Brooke featuring Latto and Yung Miami
“Everybody” – Nicki Minaj featuring Lil Uzi Vert
“Good Good” – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage
“Rich Baby Daddy” – Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
BEST FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
Cardi B
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj – WINNER
Sexyy Red
BEST MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
21 Savage
Burna Boy
Drake
Future
Gunna
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar – WINNER
Lil Wayne
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Agora Hills” – Doja Cat
“All My Life” – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
“Barbie World” – Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice with Aqua
“Bongos” – Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
“First Person Shooter” – Drake featuring J. Cole
“Good Good” – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage
“On My Mama” – Victoria Monét — WINNER
“Rich Baby Daddy” – Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Benny Boom
Child.
Cole Bennett – WINNER
Dave Meyers
Janelle Monáe and Alan Ferguson
Offset
Tems
Tyler, the Creator
BEST NEW ARTIST
41
4Batz
Ayra Starr
Bossman Dlow
Fridayy
October London
Sexyy Red
Tyla – WINNER
DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
“Award All of the Glory” – Shirley Caesar
“All Things” – Kirk Franklin
“Angel” – Halle Bailey
“Come Jesus Come” – CeCe Winans
“Do You Believe in Love?” – Erica Campbell
“God Problems” – Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine and Chandler Moore
“Me & U” – Tems – WINNER
“Try Love” – Kirk Franklin
VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD
“Agora Hills” – Doja Cat
“All My Life” – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
“F–umean” – Gunna
“Lovin on Me” – Jack Harlow
“Made for Me” – Muni Long
“On My Mama” – Victoria Monét
“Rich Baby Daddy” – Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
“Sensational” – Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay
“Texas Hold ‘Em” – Beyoncé – WINNER
“Water” – Tyla
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Asake (Africa)
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Africa)
BK’ (Brazil)
Cleo Sol (UK)
Focalistic (Africa)
Karol Conká (Brazil)
RAYE (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Tyla (Africa) – WINNER
VIEWER’S CHOICE: BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL ACT
Bellah (UK)
Cristale (UK)
Duquesa (Brazil)
Holly G (France)
Jungeli (France)
Makhadzi (Africa) – WINNER
Oruam (Brazil)
Seyi Vibez (Africa)
Tyler ICU (Africa)
BET HER
“16 Carriages” – Beyoncé
“Blessings” – Nicki Minaj featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard
“Commas” – Ayra Starr
“Fly Girl” – FLO featuring Missy Elliott
“Hiss” – Megan Thee Stallion
“On My Mama” – Victoria Monét — WINNER
“Saturn” – SZA
“Yeah Glo!” – GloRilla
BEST MOVIE
American Fiction
Bob Marley: One Love – WINNER
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The Book of Clarence
The Color Purple
The Equalizer 3
The Little Mermaid
BEST ACTOR
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Denzel Washington – WINNER
Donald Glover
Idris Elba
Jeffrey Wright
Lakeith Stanfield
BEST ACTRESS
Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
Coco Jones
Danielle Brooks
Fantasia
Halle Bailey
Issa Rae
Regina King — WINNER
YOUNGSTARS AWARD
Akira Akbar
Blue Ivy Carter – WINNER
Demi Singleton
Heiress Diana Harris
JaBria McCullum
Jalyn Hall
Leah Jeffries
Van Van
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
A’ja Wilson
Angel Reese – WINNER
Coco Gauff
Flau’jae Johnson
Juju Watkins
Naomi Osaka
Sha’Carri Richardson
Simone Biles
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Anthony Edwards
Gervonta Davis
Jalen Brunson – WINNER
Jalen Hurts
Kyrie Irving
LeBron James
Patrick Mahomes
Stephen Curry
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FG terminates contracts with three firms for non-performance
The Federal Ministry of Works has terminated contracts with three companies – Mothercat Ltd, Dantata & Sawoe Construction Ltd, and RCC Ltd – due to non-performance on the dualization of the Obajana-Benin road project.
According to a statement on Monday by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Minister of Works, Orji Uchenna, the termination was necessary due to the inordinate delay and failure of the companies to fulfil their contractual obligations.
The Minister, David Umahi, directed engineers to take over the sites and measure the work done to facilitate the takeover from the companies.
He noted that the contracts, worth billions of naira, were awarded in 2012 but were abandoned by the contractors, leaving road users to suffer due to the deplorable condition of the road.
The Minister warned that the government will not tolerate acts of unseriousness and sabotage by contractors, stating that “going forward, all funded but non-performing contracts shall be terminated.”
This move is seen as a bold step by the Renewed Hope administration to address the country’s infrastructure challenges.
“We will not condone any act that will hinder our progress. We are determined to change the narrative of Nigeria’s road infrastructure”, Umahi said.
The terminated contracts include Contract No. 6136 with Mothercat Ltd for the dualization of Obajana-Benin road, section II (Okene-Auchi) in Kogi/Edo State; Contract No. 6137 with Dantata & Sawoe Construction Ltd for the dualization of Obajana-Benin road, section III (Auchi-Ehor) in Edo State; Contract No. 6138 with RCC Ltd for the dualization of Obajana-Benin road, section IV (Ehor-Benin) in Edo State.
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Two die as truck, bus collide on Sagamu-Benin expressway
Two persons have lost their lives in the early hours of Monday when a passenger bus rammed into a truck along the Sagamu-Benin Expressway.
This is just as four other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries while 14 escaped unhurt.
The spokesperson for the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said the vehicles involved were an unregistered Howo truck and a Toyota Hiace Bus with registration number BEN 823 ZW.
Akinbiyi disclosed further that the accident occurred due to speeding on the part of the bus driver which led to loss of control and eventual collision with the truck.
He added that 20 persons were involved in the accident comprising 15 males and five females.
“There is a road traffic accident at Area Command hill, Inbound Ijebu Ode, on Sagamu-Benin Expressway at about 0630hrs on 01/07/2024. Two vehicles were involved including a Howo truck with no registration number and a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number BEN 823 ZW.
“According to eyewitnesses, the accident was caused by excessive speed on the part of the bus driver leading to loss of control thereby crashing into the truck. The victims are 15 males and five females with four injured and two dead.”
The TRACE spokesperson disclosed that the remains of the dead victims were deposited at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital morgue while the injured were taken to the same hospital for treatment.
“Accident victims have been rescued to OOUTH while the bodies of the two dead victims were deposited at OOUTH morgue,” Akinbiyi stated.
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