First of all, it comes as no surprise that this irregularity was found in the budget proposal of the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing headed by Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN). We already established that the man is no saint. His ministry was recently accused of conniving with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to... Read More

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June 10, 2016

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Unpaid contractors to resume work on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has declared that contractors would resume work on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in the coming week. Fashola revealed this piece of information while speaking at the inaugural Buharimeter Town Hall meeting in Abuja on Thursday while also claiming that contractors left several projects unfinished throughout the country... Read More

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June 10, 2016

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‘I don’t think running 3 ministries has overwhelmed me’ – Fashola

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has allayed fears that he is overwhelmed by the weight of running three important infrastructure providing ministries. Fashola, who was at the maiden edition of `Buharimeter’ town hall meeting on Thursday, said the ministries combined were not bigger than Lagos state- which he ran for 8 years.... Read More

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June 9, 2016

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‘Nigerians want electricity, yet they destroy power infrastructure’ – Fashola

The Minister of Power, Work and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday, expressed shock at the destruction of public properties by Nigerians who also yearn for better service from government. Fashola expressed his frustration while speaking on Thursday at the Buharimeter town hall meter in Abuja. The Minister also said the Ajaokuta steel plant is embroiled... Read More

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April 26, 2016

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Lagos/Ibadan expressway: Bi-Courtney loses case against FG

A Federal High Court has dismissed an action brought before it by Bi-Courtney Highway Services Limited against the Federal Minister of Works, Attorney General of the Federation and three companies. Bi-Courtney had been been granted concession of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway by the Federal Government but had lost the contract when the government rescinded its concession... Read More

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April 11, 2016

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President Buhari arrives China for a week-long working visit (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived China on a week long working visit according to the presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu. President Buhari is in China to discuss and secure greater support from Beijing for the development of Nigeria’s infrastructure especially in the power, roads, and railway. The aviation, water supply and housing sectors are also included... Read More

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January 11, 2016

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13-point agenda: How Fashola plans to improve Nigeria’s power supply

Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing has unveiled his blueprint for improving power supply in the country. During a meeting with power generation, distribution and transmission companies, and other stakeholders on Monday, Fashola revealed a 13-point agenda to ensure effective monitoring of the sector in Nigeria. Fashola said the agenda entails continuous public engagement on tariff... Read More

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February 23, 2014

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Gimba Kakanda: Let me tell you how Nigeria works

by Gimba Kakanda This is the reason I’m yet to forgive Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s embarrassing masturbations in his terribly written memoirs. For a man who, before opportunism favoured and attracted him to public service, had never worked in an organisation where promotions are competitive – a man who, in a critical sense, may never pass... Read More

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February 10, 2014

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Opinion: Words work Wonders

by Jesusparrot Godwin ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter’ says Martin Luther King. Never, should we allow this ‘Vultures’, ‘pour san san for our garri’. Each time I hear people use this phrase ‘Talk is cheap’, I beam with smiles. It could be cheap to some; while... Read More

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October 28, 2013

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Meet the man who lives and works in an egg (PHOTOS)

This giant floating egg on the River Beaulieu could well be Hampshire’s quirkiest living space. It may look like it comes straight from the set of a low-budget science fiction movie, but the giant wooden pod cost £40,000 to build and will in fact be the home and workspace of artist Stephen Turner, 58, for the... Read More

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August 13, 2013

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Yels! Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele set to release another ‘Jenifa’ movie

by Oge Okonkwo Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has confirmed there will be another part of her hit movie, Jenifa. The next Jenifa movie will make it the fourth since three parts have been released into the market. This time it will all be about Jenifa’s life in the U.S and we can’t wait to... Read More

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