By Danjuma Michael, Katsina 25 January 2023 | 12:13 pm President Muhammadu Buhari is to commission at least seven state government projects when he arrives at his home state Katsina on an official visit on Thursday and Friday. According to sources familiar with the president’s itinerary, projects to be commissioned include two multi-billion naira underpass at Kofan Kwaya and Kofar Kaura areas. Others include the… [FILES] Buhari. Photo/facebook/TheAsoVilla President Muhammadu Buhari is to commission at least seven state government projects when he arrives at his home state Katsina on an official visit on Thursday and Friday. According to sources familiar with the president’s itinerary, projects to be commissioned include two multi-billion naira underpass at Kofan Kwaya and Kofar Kaura areas. Others include the overhead bridge located at the Government Reservation Area (GRA) roundabout, Katsina, new headquarters of the state internal revenue board, and the rehabilitated state waterboard in the state capital. Buhari will also commission the Darma rice processing company as well as the rehabilitated state General Hospital, also located in the metropolitan area of the state. The state government had in a statement, announced two work-free days, to allow residents to come out to welcome the president to the state. The last time the president was in the state was on December 7, 2022, when he spent four days on a private visit to his Daura hometown. Latest 4 mins ago An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus, typically in the fallopian tube in order words, it is a type of pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants itself outside of the uterus, typically in the fallopian tubes. This type of pregnancy can be life-threatening for the mother if not treated promptly.… 17 mins ago The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has 203,921 uncollected Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) within its 17 local government offices in Enugu State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collection of PVCs had gone back to INEC local government offices throughout the state from the ward levels from Jan. 23; and… 20 mins ago Prof. Jonathan Aremu, a don, said on Wednesday that the use of multiple currencies by ECOWAS member could hamper economic integration in the sub-region. Aremu, a professor of International Economic Relations at Covenant University, Nigeria expressed the thought on Wednesday while delivering a paper titled, “Conceptual Issues in ECOWAS Integration” at the First 2023 Parliamentary… 22 mins ago The National Industrial Court has ordered a firm, Presal Nig. Ltd to pay four former employees N8.5 million within 30 days. The sum of N4 million as ordered by the judge, Justice Zaynab Bashir was for the claimants outstanding salaries, allowances and other benefits from Dec. 2015 to Sept. 2016, contributory pension from Aug. 2013… 54 mins ago Traders, operators of Point On Sale (POS), and commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators have started rejecting the old N200, N500 and N1000 currency notes in Gombe State. Commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators in the state metropolis now demand transfer from passengers rather than accept the old notes. Aside from these, many filing stations too have…
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