David Umahi
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President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the ultra modern Cancer Centre at the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi. Tinubu inaugurated the centre on Saturday at the university complex described it as one of the best cancer centres in Nigeria. The President who was represented by…
3 Mar
The third Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting for the year on Monday approved N733 billion to facilitate various road projects aimed at upgrading the country’s road networks and bridges. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this while briefing newsmen about the projects approved as part of the government’s strategy to enhance connectivity and economic growth…
1 Mar
No fewer than 990 new students were matriculated by the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi for the 2024/2025 academic session. said a total of 990 students have been admitted in the various departments and faculties of the institution in Prof. Jessy Uneke, Vice-Chancellor of…
25 Feb
The Federal Government is exploring the installation of speed bumps on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos to address concerns about over-speeding, which has resulted in several accidents and fatalities.
24 Feb
The Southeast All Progressives Congress (APC) Renewal Movement (SARM) has sounded the alarm over a looming threat to President Bola Tinubu’s political fortunes in the South-East, accusing Minister of Works David Umahi of jeopardising key infrastructure projects in the region.
24 Feb
The Federal Government has flagged off phase two of the rehabilitation, reconstruction, and expansion of the Lagos-Ibadan dual carriageway and Section One of the Lagos-Sagamu Expressway.
14 Feb
Vice Chancellor of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Prof Josse Uneke, yesterday said an estimated 24 million Nigerians have sight loss due to health implications, adding that if urgent steps are not taken, more Nigerians will still lose their sight.
10 Feb
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to introduce tolls on additional federal roads, describing the move as a “toxic policy” that will worsen the economic burden on Nigerians.
9 Feb
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, said on Saturday that more federal roads would be tolled to ensure effective infrastructure maintenance. Umahi stated this while inspecting the ongoing construction on the Abuja-Kaduna dual carriageway. He stated that the Federal Government was leveraging Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to improve road infrastructure across Nigeria for socio-economic benefits. According…
27 Jan
One must commend the rehabilitation of a seven-kilometer stretch from U-Turn inward Toll Gate, along Lagos-Abeokuta expressway. Although the expressway has been on the drawing board of the Federal Ministry of Works (FMW) for 20 years
24 Jan
Benin-Sapele-Warri Road – or, better, if you so prefer it, Benin-Sapele-Warri Highway – is a bad road, a bad high-road, that will remain bad. Let me repeat it: Benin-Sapele-Warri Road is a bad road, a bad high-road that will remain bad.
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has extended his warmest felicitations to all women around the world as the world celebrates this year’s International Women's Day on March 8, 2025. The IGP particularly recognizes and deeply appreciates the invaluable contributions of policewomen to the safety, security, and overall effectiveness of the Nigeria Police…
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A former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accepted the miracle challenge tabled by Prophet Umueke Miracle of Dynamic Flame of Fire and Miracle Ministries, based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The cleric put forward the challenge after Sowore rubbished claims by Nigerian pastors that they possess supernatural powers to perform miracles. Speaking in a recent…
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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old church member for allegedly kidnapping two Catholic priests, Reverend Fathers Abraham Samman and Matthew David Dusami, in a shocking betrayal of trust. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the suspect, identified as Tahamado Jonathan Demian, was apprehended during…
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Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has reiterated his commitment to continue supporting women's advancement and encouraging gender equality in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal 5. The governor made the pledge in his message to mark the 2025 International Women's Day celebration in Calabar, on Saturday. Otu noted that "Globally, several women have continued…