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Reps Give Five-day Ultimatum To Perm Sec, Works Ministry Over N1.46bn Abandoned Road Project

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4 weeks ago

October 24, 2024

By Gloria Ikibah

The House of Representatives has issued a five-day ultimatum to the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Works, Yakubu Kofarmata to appeat before its Public Accounts Committee.

This ultimatum for his appearance is to clarify the alleged abandonment of a federal road construction project in Kaduna State, valued at over N1.46bn.

The Chairman of PAC, Rep. Bamidele Salam stated this following the failure of the Permanent Secretary to respond to two prior invitations.

The committee reached this resolution while addressing concerns on the non-compliance with financial regulations and Procurement Act, as well as assessing the value for money regarding the project in question.

Naijablitznews.com reports that the road construction contract, which spans 115 kilometres was awarded to Jam-Jam Dynamic Platform Ltd on October 5, 2022, with a completion period of 12 months.

The committee expressed displeasure at the attitude of the Permanent Secretary whom it said has the habit of treating the invitation of the committee with levity, vowing that such behaviour would no longer be accepted from him.

Naijablitznews.com reports that the Permanent Secretary refused to appear or respond to invitations sent to him on August 5 and October 11, 2024, respectively.

Rep. Salam, stressed that the committee required an explanation for the full payment made to Jam-Jam Dynamic Platform Ltd despite no evidence of project execution.

Consequently, a motion to make him appear within five days was moved and unanimously adopted by the members of the committee.

“The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has issued a five-day ultimatum to the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Works to show cause why a warrant of arrest should not be issued against him by the House of Representatives for failure to respond either in writing or to appear before this constitutional committee to explain why the sum of N1.46bn was paid to Jam-Jam Dynamic platform Ltd for the construction of Gidanwanya-Guaran, Dutse-Waman, Ravi-Saminaka-Kano Road awarded on October 5, 2022 to be completed within 12 months received full payment without execution of the project”, the Chairman said.

Kofarmata has until the specified date to provide a response and appear before the committee to address the allegations, and failure to appear or respond by Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the committee will seek a warrant for his arrest.

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Enugu ready to provide evidence against Ekpa, hails arrest

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1 hour ago

November 22, 2024

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Enugu State Government has hailed the Government of the Republic of Finland for the arrest of the Finland-based leader of the criminal gang, Autopilots, Simon Ekpa, describing him as a common criminal, con man, and terrorist, who has no interest of Igbo people at heart.

The government also described Ekpa as a murderer and fraudster, who delights in killing his people and living large off their misery, saying that Enugu State was ready and willing to provide evidence of Ekpa-sponsored atrocities against Ndigbo to aid his trial and conviction, whether in Finland or Nigeria.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday.

“The Enugu State Government welcomes the arrest of the Finland-based terrorist, Simon Ekpa.

“His arrest and trial will no doubt go a long way in strengthening peace, security, and stability in all parts of the South East.

“This arrest is in line with the demand of Governor Peter Mbah Administration, which has repeatedly made it known that Ekpa is a megalomaniac, common criminal, murderer, and fraudster, who takes joy in feeding fat on the manipulated emotions of Ndigbo and inflicting misery on the South East region.

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“Ekpa has for long, and unfortunately from Finland, made a living by creating a siege climate and mentality in the South East, destroying lives, property, and the Igbo trademark of entrepreneurship and hard work. He thrives on manipulating, exploiting, and extorting the people on the pretext of fighting for their interest and for the restoration of Biafra,” the government said.

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“Men Need To Submit Too”, says Pastor Olumide, Quotes Bible Passage To Back His Statement (Video)

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1 hour ago

November 22, 2024

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A pastor has stated that submission in a marriage is not a requirement for women alone.

Pastor Olumide Emmanuel explained that a Christian marriage is not based on “culture” but on the teachings of the kingdom and as a result, men should respect their wives’ opinions and superior judgment and submit when appropriate.

He said: “Men, I will tell you for free, respect a woman’s sensitivity if you want to do well in life.

“Ask any married man that will be honest with you, there are things that if we did not listen to our wife we’d be in trouble by now. And there are times that we didn’t listen, we enter trouble.

“So if you’re a young person now, don’t let Africa kill you. ‘I’m a man of this house, I’m a man of this house, you can’t tell me what to do’. Forget that nonsense.

“Marriage is not an African culture, it’s a kingdom culture and in the kingdom the bible says, submitting yourself one to another. Mutual submission is a kingdom agenda for the marriage.

“So there are times you need to submit to your wife. Submit to your woman.”

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SEE Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, 22 November 2024

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2 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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The black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Friday 22 November 2024 can be accessed below.

NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to remember that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours.

How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market?

Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate):

According to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources, the exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players bought a dollar for N1710 and sold it for N1750 on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.

Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate N1730
Selling Rate N1740
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Buying Rate N1745
Selling Rate N1750
Please note that the rates you buy or sell forex may be different from what is captured in this article because prices vary.