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FG warns contractors of substandard works, withdraws Abuja-Keffi project from Chinese port – THISAGE

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal Government has withdrawn the Abuja-bound carriageway of the ongoing Mararaba-Keffi road reconstruction project from China Harbor Engineering Company Limited, warning that no payment certificates will be issued for sub-standard works. Works Minister David Umahi announced the decision during an inspection of the 43.65 kilometer dual carriageway, citing the company’s “poor performance and uncooperative attitude”. …

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FG warns ASUU, warns against new disruptions to academic calendar

The Federal Government has warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against another strike, warning that any disruption to the academic calendar will not be tolerated. In a joint statement issued by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmed, the government reiterated its commitment to “constructive engagement” with …

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Badminton: Nigeria tops medal table at African Para Tournament

Team Nigeria dominated the table at the 2025 African Parabadminton Championships, with 36 medals, including 10 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze as the competition concluded on Sunday. The Kenya National Olympic Committee came second with 11 medals, four gold, two silver and five bronze, in the tournament held at the Umuahia International Conference Centre, Abia. Egypt rounded out the …

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Tinubu’s drug pardon is a blow to Nigeria’s anti-narcotics war

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to grant presidential pardons to dozens of convicted drug dealers and smugglers, describing the act as a “national disgrace” and a betrayal of Nigeria’s anti-drug war. In a scathing statement issued on Sunday by National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC accused the Tinubu administration of …

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