Osinbajo meets security chiefs, Borno governor over reconstruction of Bama

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday met security chiefs and the Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima over the situation in Bama. The meeting of the Bama Initiative (Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of North-East) was held behind closed door inside Osinbajo’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Those at the meeting included the Chief of Defence Staff;... Read More

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June 22, 2017

Reconstruction of Apapa-Wharf road may cause fuel scarcity – NUPENG

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has said the gridlock being experienced by petroleum tankers on Apapa-Wharf Road may result to fuel scarcity. The Federal Government had recently launched a reconstruction of the road. South-West Chairman of the union, Tokunbo Korodo on Thursday said petrol tankers have been unable to gain access to... Read More

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September 26, 2016

N30bn needed to reconstruct Bama town – Borno govt

The Borno State government on Monday said it would need about N30 billion for the reconstruction of Bama town destroyed by terrorist group, Boko Haram. This was stated by the Commissioner of of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, Dr Babagana Umara while speaking with newsmen in Bama Local Government Area of the state. Umara said 86 public buildings... Read More

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September 22, 2016

Borno gov, Shettima relocates to liberated Boko Haram base, Bama

Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has temporarily relocated his office to Bama, a town which was once the base of terrorist group, Boko Haram. The governor relocated on Wednesday as part of the commencement of reconstruction of the town destroyed by Boko Haram. Shettima said the town will be become the seat of Borno State government,... Read More

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