FG may not refund Anambra monies spent on federal roads – Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has revealed that the federal government may not reimburse the state for monies spent on constructing a stretch of federal road in the state. The governor stated this on Wednesday in a statewide broadcast to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the creation of the state. During a broadcast at
FG may not refund Anambra monies spent on federal roads – Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has revealed that the federal government may not reimburse the state for monies spent on constructing a stretch of federal road in the state.
The governor stated this on Wednesday in a statewide broadcast to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the creation of the state.
During a broadcast at the Light House, Awka, Soludo also said he is not perturbed by the federal government’s decision, noting that the most important thing is the infrastructure being enjoyed by the people of the state.
He added that his administration is developing Anambra with the intentionality of what the state would be in another 100 to 200 years when the state projects that it would be home to about 35 million people.
He said: “About reimbursement for the construction of Amawbia-Nise-Agulu-Ekwulobia-Uga federal road which someone asked, the federal government has said they won’t refund for the road.
“That road should have been done 60 years ago but it was not done and this is the best time to do it. Our projection is that in 2070, we would have about 35million people in this tiny piece of land called Anambra, so everywhere would have been built up, and people will not be able to move around.
“Our plan is to dualize most of the roads in Anambra, because we are intentional with what we want to achieve. If you leave it until then, everywhere would have been built up. So, whether they refund us or not, the important thing is that it is Anambra people that will ply the road.
“Our planning is for the next 100 to 200 years. We are intentional in our planning because we know we have the smallest land mass in the country as we are second to Lagos State.”
Soludo expressed happiness about the steady rise of Anambra State through successive administration, stating that the state has been on an upward trajectory all along.
“In this 34 years of our existence, Anambra has been on an upward trajectory of development. From the military administrators to the democratically elected governors. From Chukwuemeka Ezeife to Mbadinuju to Ngige to Obi, then Obiano and now, the state has been on upward trajectory.
“In this administration, we are prioritizing investment over transient consumption. Our own model of stomach infrastructure is different. It is modelled towards creating opportunities for a wide range of people, to lift the boat for millions of people.
“We are not doing stomach infrastructure where we dip our hands in the government coffers to give few people money. That is not the kind of government we run, and people who are used to free money from government are not happy.
“There are very limited resources with government, so we don’t have enough to share because the needs of the people are humongous.
“Our stomach infrastructure model is such that we have put money back into the hands of the people. The free education policy, the free antenatal are all putting money back in the pocket of the people because they keep back the money they would have paid.
“It is better than giving appointments to thousands of people who will do nothing, that is not the kind of stomach infrastructure we mean. Our model of stomach infrastructure is much broader and creating value. We are doing this otherwise you take the resources of the state and dash it to a few people and you call that stomach infrastructure. That is how we are wired and we are thinking about value, value, and value only,” the governor said.
FG may not refund Anambra monies spent on federal roads – Soludo
Judiciary staff in Kwara suspend strike action, to resume Thursday
Striking Judiciary staff in Kwara State, JUSUN, on Wednesday, suspended the three-day old strike action following a series of negotiations with the state government, DAILY POST reports. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer, of the union, Aliyu Ahmad Gold in Ilorin on Wednesday, “This development is a result of the assurance by
Judiciary staff in Kwara suspend strike action, to resume Thursday
Striking Judiciary staff in Kwara State, JUSUN, on Wednesday, suspended the three-day old strike action following a series of negotiations with the state government, DAILY POST reports.
According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer, of the union, Aliyu Ahmad Gold in Ilorin on Wednesday, “This development is a result of the assurance by the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, to implement the Consolidated Judicial Salary Structure (CONJUSS) for judiciary workers in Kwara State.
The union explained that “the strike was prompted by the delay in implementing our core demands, including the long-overdue salary and allowances review and the adoption of CONJUSS.
“We are confident that this agreement will address these issues and improve the welfare of judiciary workers in the state,” the statement added.
The union appreciated the noble intervention of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara, the Acting Head of Service, Dr Olufunke Mercy Shittu, the Commissioner of Finance, Dr Hauwa Nuru, and other stakeholders, who contributed to the successful resolution of the strike.
The agreement, indicated that “the strike is only suspended based on the mutual agreement by all concerned parties that the implementation of the CONJUSS payment structure for judiciary workers in Kwara State will start in September 2025.
“We will continue to monitor the implementation process to ensure that it is smooth and that all judiciary workers in the state benefit from the new salary structure.”
The state government has also assured that no member of the union will be harassed or unjustly threatened for participating in the industrial action, “we welcome this assurance and expect the state government to honor this commitment.”
Following the suspension of the strike, the union directed all its members across the state to resume work tomorrow, Thursday, August 28, 2025.
“As the industrial action has been conditionally suspended. We expect all members to return to work with a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to delivering quality judicial services to the people of Kwara State.
“The leadership of the Union remains steadfast in defending the welfare, dignity, and professional rights of all judiciary workers in Kwara state. We are confident that this agreement will strengthen the relationship between the judiciary workers and the state government, and ultimately benefit the people of Kwara state,” the statement added.
The union also commended the stakeholders who contributed to the successful resolution of the strike, including the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC, Joint Negotiating Council, JNC, and other relevant stakeholders.
Judiciary staff in Kwara suspend strike action, to resume Thursday
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Kidnappers collected N2.57 billion as ransom payment from 4,722 abducted victims in Nigeria from July 2024 to June 2025. This is according to a report released recently by SBM Intelligence. According to the report, the secured ransom stems from N48 billion demanded by kidnappers in the period under review. The figure paid is 29.9 percent
Kidnappers collected N2.57bn from Nigerians in one year — SBM
Kidnappers collected N2.57 billion as ransom payment from 4,722 abducted victims in Nigeria from July 2024 to June 2025.
This is according to a report released recently by SBM Intelligence.
According to the report, the secured ransom stems from N48 billion demanded by kidnappers in the period under review.
The figure paid is 29.9 percent of the entire ransom demanded across the cross.
Accordingly, Boko Haram collected the largest share of ransom paid.
Unfortunately, of the 4,722 people kidnapped, at least 762 were killed.
“Between July 2024 and June 2025, Nigeria’s kidnap-for-ransom crisis consolidated into a structured, profit-seeking industry. At least 4,722 people were abducted in 997 incidents, and at least 762 were killed. Kidnappers demanded roughly N48 billion and secured N2.57 billion (about $1.66 million)”, he stated.
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Yilwatda: Tinubu Has Directed Me To Work With Ganduje
Yilwatda: Tinubu Has Directed Me To Work With Ganduje
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that President Bola Tinubu has directed him to work closely with the former National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje.
Yilwatda, who described himself as a coordinator of the APC for now, added that he would depend heavily on Ganduje’s experience and knowledge to run the party.
This was even as Ganduje said his relationship with Yilwatda is cordial.
While speaking on Wednesday in Abuja during a condolence visit paid him over the loss of his mother by Ganduje, Yilwatda declared that he would need experience, guidance and the learning curve of Ganduje.
His words: “His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked me to work with you, to reach out to you as well about partnership. I told him I would regard you still as a chairman in partnership with me. You are still the co-chairman of the party (APC).
“I am only a coordinator. My duty is simply to coordinate the membership of this party. But the party belongs to all of us. We are all collective leaders of the party.
“My doors are open, the office is open, the partnership remains open, and the friendship remains open. So never lock your door against me—and I know you will not—because we have worked together long before this time.
“Moreover, by experience and by virtue of politics, you have been there long before me. Since the time of the NPN, you have been part of the political scene.
“At that time, I was only in primary school. I recall that we used to see Governor Rimi come to Jos in the 70s and 80s to visit Solomon Lar. One day, he came to commission a project at my school. I was just in Form 2, waving at them along with my classmates — I never knew what politics truly meant. By then, people like you had already mastered the ropes of politics, while we didn’t even know the definition of politics.
“So I need your experience. I need your guidance. The learning curve still rests with you. I will depend heavily on your experience, your connections, and your contacts to ensure we solidify this party and build it together, so that we can win more elections.”
Earlier, the former Kano State governor said his relationship with the new national chairman should be a good example between a successor and predecessor.
According to him, “One important thing is that the problem between successor and his predecessor which is one of the issues that APC has solved. So in order to show examples, I am sure you know that since 1999, the problem between former governors and their successors has always been an issue up till now in many states of the federation.
“Not only in governorship , but in other positions, especially in politics. So our relationship is the beginning to solve that kind of problem. Not only in APC but in the whole atmosphere of democracy. I have to congratulate you for this new appointment.”
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