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Sowore confronts Umahi at police HQ over detained woman’s debt claim

Rights activist Omoyele Sowore has confronted Minister of Works Dave Umahi at the Federal Capital Territory Police Command in Abuja over the detention of a woman who accused the minister of owing her money.​ Sowore shared a video of the encounter on his X handle, saying it took place inside a conference room at the Force Headquarters. The woman, identified as Tracynither Nicolas Ohiri, has alleged that Umahi owes her N250 million for more than 12 years and also accused him of making sexual advances toward her.​ Ohiri is currently in police custody on allegations of cyberbullying the minister. In the footage released by Sowore, she is seen rushing toward Umahi before being restrained by people in the room.​ The clip shows Umahi attempting to leave the venue, but Sowore calls out to him, prompting the minister to turn back […]

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Tinubu orders N1.5tr payout to local contractors, sets up payment panel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the payment of N1.5 trillion owed to local contractors and set up a high level inter ministerial panel to tackle long standing delays in settling verified debts. The decision was taken at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting after the President was briefed on the scale of outstanding obligations.​ Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said Tinubu was visibly unhappy that contractors had been left unpaid and demanded a “one stop” solution to the problem. Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, had earlier presented details of the backlog, prompting the President to constitute a special committee to clear the arrears and propose a sustainable funding plan.​ The committee includes Finance and Economy Minister Wale Edun, Budget and Economic Planning Minister Atiku Bagudu, Works Minister Dave Umahi, Education Minister Olatunji Alausa, Housing Minister […]

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