Nigerians will re-elect Tinubu in 2027, APC Secretary boast
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The All Progressives Congress has expressed conviction that President Bola Tinubu will be re-elected in 2027 despite the economic hardship and planned alliance between mega opposition parties.
The lingering economic hardship resulting from ongoing reforms such as fuel subsidy removal and floating of the naira has given rise to palpable fear that Nigerians may vote out Tinubu in 2027.
But the Deputy National Organising Secretary of the ruling party, Nze Chidi Duru, in an interview with Sunday PUNCH, said the ongoing reforms had to come into play to steady the sinking ship of the economy.
He said, “Our party has always recognised the fact that the current challenging economic environment has not in any way got better. When Mr President took over, he asked Nigerians not to pity him. It is an office that he craved and worked hard for before offering himself to provide leadership to Nigeria.
Jonathan, govs, others to grace N’Delta summit
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, are to lead discussions on the forthcoming 2024 Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit to hold from July 10 to 13 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.
The summit which has as its theme as ‘Renewed Hope for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta Region’ will be facilitated by the Niger Delta Development Commission.
Also expected at the summit are governors of the nine states of the region and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu.
The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, who disclosed this during a pre-event news briefing in Port Harcourt, said the event would appraise the development challenges facing the region to find solutions to them and also fast-track the transformation of the oil and gas-rich region.
Sokoto-Badagary highway will minimise traffic congestion – FG
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Federal Government has unveiled Kebbi State 258km Sokoto 120km segment of the 1,000km Sokoto-Badagary superhighway roads in Birnin Kebbi.
Unveiling the road projects at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, said that the projects, if completed, would boost the economy of the country.
He said, “The Greenfield corridor option would feature a 915km, 3-lane concrete dual carriageway free from the constraints of existing infrastructure. It would translate to a more efficient design, minimising traffic congestion and maximising safety.
“The Greenfield construction would allow for the incorporation of cutting-edge technologies, fostering a smarter and more sustainable transportation system.
Fubara promises to fix healthcare, education, agric in 2025
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said nothing will ever distract the attention of his administration to take its eyes off the ball in ensuring that Rivers people get the best that will improve the quality of life that they lead.
Fubara gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen shortly after being conducted round the entire premises and structures of the Zonal Hospital in Degema Local Government Area on Saturday.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nelson Chukwudi, and made available to newsmen.