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  • Two rescued from collapsed building in Abuja

    Two rescued from collapsed building in Abuja

    The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) says it has rescued two persons from a collapsed building in Abuja, on Saturday morning.

    Mr Florence Wenegieme, acting Director-General of the department disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday.

    Wenegieme explained that the building collapsed at Close 10, Drive 5, Second Gate of Prince and Princess Estate, Gudu District, Abuja.

    She said that FEMD activated the National Emergency Management Agency and the FCT Fire Service, immediately it received a distress call about the building collapse.

    The acting D-G, who was accompanied by the Director, Department of Development Control, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, explained that the collapsed building was a duplex under construction.

    She added that the construction workers ran out of the building as soon as they saw signs that the building was going to collapse.

    “However, two persons in the detached bungalow behind the building were trapped by the rubbles from the collapsed building.

    “The trapped workers were rescued by the FEMD Search and Rescue Team, who cut through the window protectors and pulled them out,” she said.

    The acting D-G appealed to developers and individuals to adhere to building codes and carry out integrity tests on existing buildings before carrying out renovations.

    She underscored the importance of engaging professionals as well as the provision of protective wears to ensure safety of workers on site.

    She also appealed to developers to provide insurance coverage for both the building and the workers on site.

  • VIO confirms murder of personnel by “one chance” operators in Abuja

    VIO confirms murder of personnel by “one chance” operators in Abuja

    The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), FCT, has confirmed the death of its personnel, Prisca Chikodi, who was murdered by “one chance” operators in Abuja.

    The Head, Public Relations and Enlightenment of the service, Mr Kalu Emetu, made this known in an interview with NAN on Wednesday in Abuja.

    Emetu said the incident occurred on June 21, around 6:45pm after her boss dropped her off at area 1 bus stop where she boarded a vehicle going to Gwagwalada.

    “It turned to be that the occupants of the vehicle were criminals, popularly called ‘one chance’ operators.

    “But unfortunately, she did not live to explain what actually happened on their way.

    “This is because her corpse was found around 12:45am on June 22, at Shetima Mogonu st., behind Berger, Utako.

    “Meanwhile, her looks at death does not show any sign that she was shot, stabbed or strangulated, but looks like one in a normal sleep,” he said.

    He said that the Directorate is in a deep mourning as she was one of the brilliant and very obedient officers in the Directorate.

    Emetu said that she was until her death, a personal assistant to the Deputy Director, Human Resources in the Directorate.

  • Shoprite to shutdown Abuja branch June 30 over state of economy

    Shoprite to shutdown Abuja branch June 30 over state of economy

    Shoprite Mall has announced the closure of one of its branches in Abuja, effective June 30, 2024.

    The branch set to close is located at Novare Central Mall in Wuse Zone 5.

    This decision was communicated in a circular signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Folakemi Fadahunsi, on Monday, June 24.

    The mall cited a thorough assessment of the store’s financial status and the state of the economy as the reasons behind this move.

    Vendors were also informed that their services would no longer be required at the store.

    The circular read: “We regret to inform you that as of June 30, 2024, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited will be closing its Wuse Store located in Novare Wuse Central Mall, Abuja. This decision has been made after a thorough evaluation of the store’s financial situation and the current business climate. We believe this is the best course of action for our organization’s long-term growth.

    “Effective June 30, 2024, our company will no longer operate in Wuse, Abuja, and we will no longer require your services for the Novare Wuse Central Mall Store. Please note that all existing service contracts will also terminate for the store.

    “If your services are specifically tied to the Novare Wuse Central Mall Store and if there is an outstanding balance between our companies, we will carefully review our accounting records over the next 60 days (about 2 months). We will then promptly contact you to confirm the amount owed and discuss a suitable payment schedule.

    “We would like to express our gratitude for your past business. It has been a pleasure working with you and your team. If you have any questions or concerns, or if there is anything we can do to assist you during this challenging transition, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.”

     

  • Shoprite to close down Abuja branch, June 30

    Shoprite to close down Abuja branch, June 30

    Shoprite Mall will cease to operate one of its branches in Abuja  starting from June 30, 2024.

    The branch is situated at Novare Central Mall in Wuse Zone 5.

    Dr Folakemi Fadahunsi, the Chief Executive Officer, of Shoprite Mall made this known via a circular  on Monday.

    A staff at the store who pleaded anonymity also confirmed the report, saying “Yes, it is true, we just heard it here too.”

    The popular mall attributed its decision to a thorough evaluation of the store’s financial situation and the current business climate.

    Furthermore, the mall notified its  vendors that their services would no longer be needed at the store.

    The circular read, “We regret to inform you that as of June 30, 2024, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited will be closing its Wuse Store located in Novare Wuse Central Mall, Abuja. This decision has been made after a thorough evaluation of the store’s financial situation and the current business climate. We believe this is the best course of action for our organization’s long-term growth.

    The popular mall attributed its decision to a thorough evaluation of the store’s financial situation and the current business climate.

    It additionally notified vendors that their services would no longer be needed at the store.

    The circular read, “We regret to inform you that as of June 30, 2024, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited will be closing its Wuse Store located in Novare Wuse Central Mall, Abuja. This decision has been made after a thorough evaluation of the store’s financial situation and the current business climate. We believe this is the best course of action for our organization’s long-term growth.

  • Abuja-based pastor dumps wife of 17 years, marries pretty church member (photos)

    Abuja-based pastor dumps wife of 17 years, marries pretty church member (photos)

    Pastor Kelvin Okafor, aka Nwa Mary, an Abuja based pastor and General Overseer of Jesus Divine Solution and Deliverance Outreach, has abandoned his wife of 17 years, Chidiebere Okafor and their four children and married a divorcee,  the woman leader of his church, Chinenye Jessica Nwaneri

    Reports reveal that the traditional marriage was held in secrecy in Owerri, Imo State on a Saturday.

    The pastor’s motive was to avoid a potential media backlash, given that he was still legally married to his wife.

    During the wedding, guests were instructed not to take photographs or videos of the event.

    The new wife, who is an ordained elder of the church, knows that her new husband is still legally married to his wife.

    See photos below;

  • Abuja agog as Olorogun Esin gives away daughter in marriage (PHOTOS)

    Abuja agog as Olorogun Esin gives away daughter in marriage (PHOTOS)

    Abuja was agog on Saturday as Olorogun Jonathan Oghenero Esin gives away his lovely daughter Othamuke in a marriage ceremony adorning style and glamour.

    It was celebration galore as Omayemi Jaja tied the knots with his heartthrob as who is who in Delta grace the occasion to celebrate with the Jajas and Esins.

    See photos below:👇

  • BREAKING: Police, NSCDC clash with okada riders in Abuja

    BREAKING: Police, NSCDC clash with okada riders in Abuja

    Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense are currently having a face off with motorcyclists at the Federal Housing Bridge along the Kubwa Expressway.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) learnt that trouble started after the task force started seizing motorcycles along the expressway as part of an operation to enforce traffic regulations when the motorcyclists descended on them.

    The situation quickly escalated when the Okada riders started hurling stones at the security personnel in an attempt to disrupt the operation.

    Reacting, the operatives reteriated, and started shooting teargas to disperse the bikers.

    More details to follow…

  • Senator Ayogu Eze begins final journey home tomorrow

    Senator Ayogu Eze begins final journey home tomorrow

    Popular Senator Ayogu Eze will begin his final journey home with an interdenominational service of songs in Abuja on Friday.

    Recall Senator Eze died on April 25 after a protracted illness in Abuja.

    According to the burial notice, after the service of songs in Abuja, on Tuesday next week, a night of praise in Enugu, by Thursday a wake keep also in Enugu.

    On Friday, a funeral service will be held in Umuida Primary school, Enugu -Ezike.

    Eze represented the Enugu North District between 2007 and 2015. He won his elections and served as a senator on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). But he died a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) having defected to the party in 2018.

  • Tinubu unveils NASENI CNG Centre in Abuja [Photos]

    Tinubu unveils NASENI CNG Centre in Abuja [Photos]

    𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮 on Friday commissioned NASENI Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) Reverse Engineering Training, Filling and Conversion Centre in Abuja.

    NASENI refers to National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure. The agency was established in 1992 by the Federal Government to conduct developmental work in the area of manufacturing.

    President Tinubu was represented at the event by the President of the Senate, 𝐆𝐨𝐝𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐤𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐨.

    In his address, President Tinubu said: “Our administration’s Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas Initiative(PiCNG) is a flagship program by which we are actively supporting a private-sector-led rollout of critical gas infrastructure to drive innovation and industrialization in Nigeria.

    “It is also a major contribution to our vision of fully harnessing Nigeria’s immense gas resources, as a transition fuel on the journey to net-zero, as envisaged by our Energy Transition Plan(ETP).

    “Let me say that we are equally focused on the full range of energy options for powering Nigerian transport sector. So in addition to gas, electric vehicles are a major plank of our overall strategy.”

    President Tinubu said he was aware that NASENI is championing efforts in this area, with an ambitious plan to develop and build lithium batteries in Nigeria, working with foreign partners.

    “We can and will make Nigeria an African hub of the global Electric Vehicle revolution. Fortunately for us, Nigeria is blessed with abundant deposits of lithium, a key mineral in the development of Electric Vehicle batteries.

    “We have put in a lot of work on the way to the full implementation of the PiCNG, and this commissioning today is testament to the success of our efforts.

    “NASENI’s contribution to the development of technical and human capacity for converting engines to CNG demonstrates that we are a government that not only points out where we are headed, but also strives to lead by example.

    “As Chair of the Governing Board of NASENI, I will continue to provide the oversight and overall leadership for the attainment of NASENI’s Strategic Launchpad aspirations.

    “We will transform this agency into a model of public sector excellence and of public-private partnership,” he said.

    Earlier, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐮 said the CNG Center was developed in partnership with Portland and Kia, demonstrating NASENI’s collaborative approach, and to leverage on existing infrastructure to achieve the agency’s mandate.

    He said the facility commissioned could convert 15 cars every two hours, translating into an output of 2,700 conversions every month.

    “Mr. President, by our calculations, if Nigeria is able to have ten (10) of this kind of facility in each of the 36 States and the FCT, we will be able to convert every vehicle in the country to CNG within one year.

    “The reverse engineering work that will be done here will depend as much as possible on locally-sourced components. Our goal, as always, is to minimize capital flight, conserve foreign exchange, grow the local production economy, and create sustainable jobs and skills for Nigerians.

    “I am proud to say that these are still early days for us at NASENI – there is so much more that we are working on and will be rolling out in the months ahead, in line with our Strategic Launchpad, and the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Welcome to the New NASENI!

    “With this new Center, NASENI is very well positioned to meet the demand for CNG-powered vehicles, and CNG generators in Nigeria,” Halilu said.

  • You have 72 hours – Abuja Electricity sends strong message to customers

    You have 72 hours – Abuja Electricity sends strong message to customers

    The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has given customers with outstanding bills 72 hours to settle their debts.

    TheNewsGuru.Com (TNG) reports that the acting Managing Director of AEDC, Victor Ojelabi, on Friday made this known in a statement, where he said the deadline for all outstanding payments is Monday, June 3, 2024.

    Ojelabi who disclosed that costumers owing the power company will have their electricity supply disconnect, noted that timely payment of electricity bills remains crucial for the continued operation and enhancement of AEDC’s infrastructure, which is essential for delivering uninterrupted service to the community.

    Emphasizing on the importance of adhering to payment deadlines, Ojelabi said, “Customers who are yet to settle their outstanding bills within the next 72 hours will face disconnection of their electricity supply.”

    Ojelabi reiterated the company’s obligation to provide efficient and reliable service but warned that this requires prompt payment of electricity bills.

    Customers with outstanding bills are urged to settle their accounts immediately to avoid service disruption.