Why construction of 2nd Niger Bridge may be put on hold for now - ICRC

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Sovereign  Investment Authority, NSIA,  Mr. Uche Orji, has expressed shock over the allegation by Edo State  governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, that N140 billion was spent on the consultancy for the Second Niger Bridge.

The MD disclosed in Abuja, yesterday, that only $2.21 million dollars (about N340 million, using the then exchange rate of N154/$1) was spent on the consultancy for that project.

this on-going controversy may put the construction of a Second Niger Bridge on hold until the integrity of the bridge is sorted out, the Federal Government said, yesterday.

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No missing money, NDDC boss tells Buhari; tackles Auditor-General

For the first time since issues of funds misappropriation to the tune of N183.7 billion was raised by the Auditor-General of the Federation, Mr. Samuel Ukura, against Niger Delta Development Commission, NNDC, Managing Director, Mr. Dan Abia, yesterday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari, telling him that the allegation was completely false.

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Celine Dion has revealed that her husband René Angélil ‘Wants To Die In Her Arms’

Celine Dion Reveals Husband Rene Angelil ‘Wants To Die In Her Arms’

Céline Dion has revealed that her husband René Angélil, who is battling throat cancer, has told her he wants to die in her arms.

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NNPC Cancels Crude Supply Contracts To Refineries

The Nigeria National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) has cancelled the current contracts on the supply of crude to the nation’s refineries.

The move according to the cooperation is to curb the exorbitant cost and inappropriate process of engagement.

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Drake The rapper, 28, and Serena Williams the tennis star, 33, Caught Kissing After Her WTA Victory

Drake The rapper, 28, and Serena Williams the tennis star, 33, Caught Kissing After Her WTA Victory

Looks like things between Drake and Serena Williams have gone from 0 to 100. The rapper, 28, and the tennis star, 33, were caught on camera getting cozy while out to dinner in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sunday, Aug. 23 — and let's just say they seem more than friendly.

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Senate Probe Of EFCC Boss Over Alleged Diversion Of N1 Trillion

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition has received documents tended as evidence by the anti-graft agency, over allegations of fraudulent diversion of over N1 trillion by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde.

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