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Ferry transportation would grow economy – Minister

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Minister of Regional Development, (MRD), Engr. Abubakar Momoh
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By Wumi Tewogbade, Abuja

In order to improve water transportation in Nigeria, the Minister of Regional Development, (MRD), Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has inaugurated the Project Development Committee for the proposed establishment of the Niger Delta Ferry Services (NDFS) under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement.

This was contained in a statement issued by the ministry and signed by Sani Datti, Head Information and Public Relations, in Abuja.

The minister described the initiative as a significant milestone in the Ministry’s efforts to enhance water transportation infrastructure and promote socio-economic development within the Niger Delta region.

Engr Momoh recalled that when he assumed office, one of the key challenges he inherited was the neglect of ferry transport services in the Niger Delta. He noted that during the 2022 Council on the Niger Delta in Uyo, stakeholders, including governors, traditional rulers, and youth representatives, stressed the need to establish ferry services to connect remote communities across the region.

“Before the development of Nigeria’s road networks, ferry transport was the main means of movement in the Niger Delta,” Momoh said. “However, with the advent of roads, this vital mode of transportation was largely abandoned, leaving many communities surrounded by water with limited access and connectivity. This has made movement and development within the region increasingly difficult.” He added.

He further emphasized that even with new projects like the coastal road, many riverine communities will still require ferry services to connect to these routes. He expressed satisfaction that a dedicated committee has now been inaugurated to drive the revival of ferry transport in the Niger Delta region, a move expected to improve connectivity, boost economic activities, and strengthen regional integration. The Minister, who also chairs the committee, encouraged members to leverage their expertise to ensure the success of the projects.

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In his remarks, the Hon. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Economy, Wale Edun, commended the Minister of Regional Development for ensuring that the initiative inherited from the previous administration becomes a lasting legacy. He highlighted the importance of a transportation system that reflects the unique geographical realities of the Niger Delta, noting that efficient movement of people and goods is essential for economic growth and regional development.

In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mary Ogbe, described the Ministry’s vision for a transformative and sustainable ferry transport system that will enhance accessibility, reduce travel time, promote integration, and unlock economic opportunities for millions of Niger Delta residents. “This inauguration marks the beginning of a new journey towards the modernizing transport infrastructure in the region,” she stated.

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), represented by Ezeja Chidiebere, reaffirmed ICRC’s commitment to ensuring the success of the Ferry Services project. He pronounced that the Project Steering Committee and Project Development Team have been merged into a single Project Development Committee to streamline operations and prevent bureaucratic delays. He added that technologies for fast-tracking and monitoring service delivery have been put in place to remove potential obstacles to project implementation.

The committee members include the Ministry of Regional Development, the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the Niger Delta Development Commission, and the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission. The inauguration represents a decisive step toward reviving ferry transport in the Niger Delta, aligning infrastructure development with the region’s economic potential and geographical realities.

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Xenophobic in South Africa is Funded From Washington And The West — And The Evidence is Starting You in The Face!

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Wake Up South Africa — Xenophobia is Not Accidental, It Is a Weapon!

What if the hatred Black South Africans have for other Black Africans was never natural? What if it was planted, watered, and funded from outside the continent?

Listen carefully. Because this story is bigger than you think.

Xenophobia in South Africa is not a random street problem. According to analysts and Pan-African voices who have been watching this game for years, it is an engineered crisis. Properly planned. Properly funded. And some of the white elite class inside South Africa already know the script — because they helped write it.

HERE IS THE PLAN IN SIMPLE TERMS:

Step 1 — Isolate Black South Africans from the rest of Black Africa. Make them hate their brothers and sisters from Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Mozambique, Botswana and beyond. Destroy continental unity from the inside.

Step 2 — Let the chaos grow. Let the economy suffer. Let crime rise. Let Black-led government look weak and incompetent.

Step 3 — Strike. Come back with a narrative. “We gave you a functional country and you destroyed it. Black people cannot govern themselves. South Africa is the proof.”

Step 4 — Reclaim governance. Open immigration doors wide — but not for Africans. For white Europeans, Americans, and Israelis. Rebuild the country in their image. Systematically push the Black population to the margins through civil crisis, race wars, and legal manipulation.

And if South Africa falls? Botswana falls. Zimbabwe falls. Namibia falls. The whole southern region collapses like dominoes.

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The hatred those communities have for each other did not grow naturally. It was carefully calculated, generously funded, and quietly inserted into the culture through media, politics, and economic pressure.

LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED TO THE ARAB WORLD.

The Middle East is being consumed right now. The Greater Israel project is not a conspiracy theory — it is a documented geopolitical agenda playing out in real time through bombs, borders, and broken governments. Arab nations are falling one by one because they chose division over unity. Only those who held their ground are surviving.

When the Middle East is finally subdued and the empire needs a new battlefield — the guns are already being pointed at Southern Africa. The groundwork is being laid TODAY.

THIS IS THE PATTERN. THIS IS THE PLAYBOOK.

Divide. Destabilise. Discredit. Conquer.

They used it in Libya. They used it in Iraq. They used it in Sudan. And right now, Black South Africans are being used as weapons against each other — so that when the time comes, the takeover will look justified.

Black Africa, the warning has been issued.

The question is: are you awake, vigilant enough to see it?

Unity is not optional. It is SURVIVAL.

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Romance Scam: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N17.1m to FG

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Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, June 1, 2026, ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N17,100,595.40 to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The forfeited fund, domiciled in Access Bank, is linked to one Ifeanyi Alele David, who is under investigation for alleged romance fraud and related criminal activities by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The judge issued the order, following a motion on notice filed by the EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Ikoyi, through its counsel, C.C.Okezie.

The court had, on February 26, 2026, granted an interim forfeiture order of the fund and directed the Commission to publish the order in a national newspaper to enable any interested person or entity to show cause why it should not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

While moving the application for the final forfeiture, Okezie informed the court that the Commission complied with the publication order by publishing the interim forfeiture notice in The Punch newspaper on April 10, 2026.

Okezie also stated that no individual or entity came forward within the stipulated period to contest the forfeiture.

She further stated that the application was supported by an affidavit deposed to by an EFCC operative, Samson Aguma, who detailed the findings of the Commission’s investigation.

According to the affidavit, the EFCC received a petition from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, alleging that David was involved in a romance scam scheme connected to the tragic death of a United States of American citizen.

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According to him, on September 15, 2021, a romance fraud victim committed suicide in a hotel room in Denver, Colorado, USA.

Following the discovery of her body, law enforcement officers recovered her mobile device and observed multiple messages from an individual identified as “Garry Micheal” through the Google Hangouts application.

Investigations further revealed that the suspect repeatedly solicited funds from the victim under various false pretences, including requests for money to secure his release from prison and facilitate his return to the United States.

The affidavit disclosed that on the day the victim took her own life, the suspect allegedly demanded an additional sum of $60,000 from her, despite her expressing severe financial distress and indicating that she had exhausted her resources.

Further investigations by the FBI allegedly established that the victim sent approximately $154,500

between August 30 and September 13, 2021, through various channels connected to the fraudulent scheme.

Aguma stated that forensic analysis traced email accounts, internet protocol (IP) addresses, telephone records, and an Apple iCloud account linked to the romance fraud activities to David in Nigeria.

He further disclosed that the sum of N17,100,595.40 found in David’s Access Bank account was reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities and formed part of the funds derived from the fraudulent scheme.

After listening to the submissions of the EFCC and reviewing the affidavit evidence before the court, Justice Owoeye held that the application had merit and consequently ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N17,100,595.40 to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

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Benue Teachers March in Makurdi, Demand Rescue of Abducted Pupils, Staff in Oyo, Borno

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By Felix Umande, Makurdi

Members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers in Benue State staged a solidarity protest in Makurdi on Monday, joining colleagues across Nigeria to demand the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped in Oyo and Borno States.

Led by Benue NUT chairman Levi Akuma, the teachers marched through major streets of the state capital carrying placards with inscriptions condemning attacks on schools and chanting solidarity songs.

They called on federal and state governments to intensify security around schools and act swiftly to free the abducted victims.

Akuma said the protest became necessary to express frustration over the continued targeting of schools and education workers.

“What we are demanding is the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped in Oyo and Borno States over two weeks ago,” he told journalists during the rally.

The demonstration in Makurdi was part of a nationwide action by NUT and other labour unions, united in a collective call for the protection of schools and the safe return of all abducted teachers and students.

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia addressed the protesters through the Secretary to the State Government, Dcns. Serumun Deborah Aber, Esq.

He assured teachers that his administration is collaborating with the Federal Government to secure schools in the state and nationwide.

“Governor Alia’s administration is doing everything possible to ensure that abandoned schools are rehabilitated and made safe for the Benue child to access quality education,” Aber said.

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The protest highlights growing concern among education stakeholders over rising insecurity in schools, with teachers urging coordinated action to prevent future attacks and safeguard learning environments.

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