Day: April 11, 2024

‘It Costs N4billion Per Kilometre’ As Dave Umahi Reveals Cost Of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

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By NewsBits Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, says every kilometre of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project under construction will cost Nigeria N4billion. Umahi made this known while reacting to the claim made by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, that one kilometre of the road project gulps N8 billion. The minister’s revelation, however, translated to the infrastructural project, which is 700 kilometres will consume N2.8 trillion. Umahi made this known while appearing as a guest on the Television Continental (TVC)…

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Rivers State Police Kill Wanted Crime Kingpin Peter Chukwu aka Daddy

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The Rivers State Police Command, in collaboration with operatives of the Intelligence Response Team and the Delta State Police Command, apprehended one Peter “Daddy” Chukwu at about 5 am on April 5, 2024, in Asaba, Delta State. PROFILE Peter ‘Daddy’ Chukwu, a.k.a Oboni, a native of Omoku in Rivers State, was a notorious gangster whose criminal enterprise was multi-faceted, bordering on cultism, kidnapping, murder, and assassination, among other crimes. He rose to prominence in 2017 when he was made the executioner-general of the Iceland cult group in the Mgbuoshimini community…

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Gunmen Attack Ebonyi Checkpoint, Kill Policeman, Set Patrol Van Ablaze

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By NewsBits The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a yet to be identified police officer by hoodlums who attacked the Ishieke Junction police check point at about 7:15am on Thursday, April 11, 2024. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, the Command said that the hoodlums operated in an ash-coloured Sienna vehicle. Ukandu maintained that the hoodlums shot sporadically at the officers who engaged them fiercely, and were able to repel them. He added however that one of the officers…

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Nollywood Cult Asked Me To Sacrifice My Son For Fame, Money – Sochi Infiniti

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By NewsBits Riding Nollywood Actor, Ohaebuka Sochi Paschal, aka Sochi Infiniti, has revealed how a cult of Nollywood actors/producers poisoned him after he refused to join them in exchange for his son. The revelation came after the death of pooulat actor, Junior Pope who died on Wednesday on River Niger after the boat they were riding in capsized Here is his story pasted on his official Facebook account. “I was poisoned a month ago in the company of 4 producers/marketers who I declined joining their evil cult in exchange for…

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Junior Pope: Actors Guild Of Nigeria Bans Movies Involving Boat Rides

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By NewsBits The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has stopped all film productions involving riverine areas and boat rides following the tragic boat accident that claimed the life of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, and three crew members. The guild’s President, Ejezie Rollas, disclosed this in a circular dated April 11, 2024, and posted on social media on Thursday. Additionally, actors are barred from participating in any film produced by Adanma Luke until further notice. Luke is the producer of the movie titled “The other side of life,” in which Junior…

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Former Abia State Governor And Former Minister, Ogbonnaya Onu Is Dead

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By NewsBits Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the first civilian governor of Abia State and former Minister of Science and Technology under President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. The 72-year-old Onu died on Thursday morning at an Abuja hospital, according to Sahara Reporters. One of his kinsmen in Ebonyi who confirmed his death, said the former governor had been ill for some time and his family had planned to fly him abroad after the Sallah break. “He has been sick for some time this year and his family said they would fly him…

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Junior Pope: Eyewitness Shades More Light On What Caused Boat Mishap

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By NewsBits An eyewitness has shed light on the events leading to the tragic boat accident that claimed the life of Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, on Wednesday, April 10. As reported by LIB, the actor met his demise after drowning while aboard a boat returning from a movie set. According to the eyewitness, the boat carrying Junior Pope collided with another vessel transporting passengers, causing both boats to capsize in the river. He also blamed the boat driver for not being meticulous and lacking…

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Junior Pope: How Friends Embalmed The Living

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By Christopher Chinedumuije, PhD, FBU 1. He drowned following a boat crash while on transit to and fro a movie production set… 2. His body was recovered.., 3. Instead of taking him directly to the hospital for emergency care, they were busy snapping photos, making videos and posting online to tell Nigerians he was dead.., 4. When they were done, they took him to the mortuary without a doctor examining to confirm if he was alive or not.., 5. The Mortician realized he was not dead.., instead of taking him…

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CKC Onitsha Defeats US, Turkey Schools To Emerge Winner In Global Competition

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By NewsBits History was made today as Nigeria emerged victorious at the prestigious World Affairs Challenge (WAC) 2024. Christ the King College (CKC) Onitsha, representing the nation, secured the coveted global first-place position, marking the first time Nigeria is clinching Gold in the competition’s 32-year history. The World Affairs Challenge, organized by WorldDenver, empowers high school students to develop innovative solutions for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year, students tackled critical issues like climate change, poverty, and inequality. The students, Ekufu Ernest, Obuna Somtochukwu, Umeodinka Emmanuel, Ejike…

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ANAMMCO Urges Governments To Prioritise Patronage Of Locally-Made Vehicles

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By NewsBits ANAMMCO, a Nigerian Commercial Vehicle Company, has urged governments at all levels and corporate organisations to prioritise patronage of locally manufactured vehicles to create employment and boost the nation’s economy. The General Manager of ANAMMCO, Ms Chinelo Igwe, made the call on Thursday during a press conference at the ongoing 35th Enugu International Trade Fair. The fair, which began on Friday, April 5, is themed: “Promoting made in Nigeria products for global competitiveness.” Igwe noted that patronage of locally made vehicles would boost production and massive employment that…

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