Nigeria Revokes Allocation To Defaulting National Housing Programme Beneficiaries

Nigeria revokes allocation to defaulting national housing programme beneficiaries. Mr Belgore said, “This decision aligns with the terms and conditions outlined in paragraph 2 of the provisional offer of allocation letter issued to beneficiaries.’’

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced the revocation of defaulting subscribers with offer of provisional allocation of houses under the National Housing Programme.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore, made this known in a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Salisu Haiba, on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to Mr Belgore, the revocation affected recipients who failed to make full and outright payment within the stipulated period of 90 days and the additional eight-week grace granted.

He said, “This decision aligns with the terms and conditions outlined in paragraph 2 of the provisional offer of allocation letter issued to beneficiaries.

It reinforces the ministry’s commitment to ensuring transparency, compliance and efficient management of the National Housing Programme. The revocation strictly applies to those who did not fulfill the payment requirements within the designated time-frame.’’

Mr Belgore further clarified that beneficiaries who successfully completed their payments on or before February 28, 2025, remained unaffected by the action.

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He also advised that they should come to the ministry to collect their letters of allocation and proceed to take possession of the houses immediately.

The permanent secretary said that for ease of reference and public accountability, the full list of individuals whose provisional offer of allocation had been revoked would now be available on the Ministry’s official website.

He added that it would also be published in the Daily Trust, Nation and Leadership newspapers, in the first week of April, 2025.

The permanent secretary noted that the ministry remained dedicated to providing accessible and affordable housing to Nigerians, and the measure was part of ongoing efforts to streamline the housing allocation process for greater efficiency and fairness.

‘Nobody Can Stop Me’ Says Natasha, Arrives Homecoming Rally In Helicopter

Nobody can stop me’ Says Natasha, arrives homecoming rally in helicopter. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, has defied security restrictions imposed on Kogi state hours to her homecoming rally.

The lawmaker, who arrived in a helicopter on Tuesday, was received by a jubilant crowd in Okehi local government area.

Her return comes after the Kogi state government banned public gatherings and rallies over alleged security concerns.

Amoka Monday, chairman of Okehi LGA, had also declared a curfew across the council area.

“Nobody and nothing can stop me from coming home. I’m an Ebira person; this is my land,” she said in Ebira language.

“I’m the daughter of the late Jimoh Abdul Akpoti. I know my roots; I’m not a bastard, and I’m not afraid of anybody.”

Her arrival follows a warning from the Kogi police command urging her to cancel a planned Eid-el-Fitr celebration rally in the district.

However, her media team dismissed any speculation about a cancellation, maintaining that the visit would proceed as planned.

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Before her return, the senator had alleged that any violence during the event should be blamed on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi state, and Yahaya Bello, the former governor of the state.

“My dear people of Kogi Central, I look forward to our peaceful Sallah celebrations today,” she wrote on Facebook.

“However, should we be met with or infiltrated by violence, Nigerians should hold Gov Ododo, Yahaya Bello & SP Godswill Akpabio wholly responsible.”

Despite the security concerns and government restrictions, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return was met with widespread celebrations, as supporters gathered to welcome the lawmaker back to her hometown.

NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Sunshine, Cloudiness From Tuesday 4th

NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness from Tuesday 4th. NiMet urged people to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Tuesday to Thursday across the country.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Monday predicted sunny skies on Tuesday with few cloud patches over the northern region with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Kaduna and Taraba States later in the day.

According to NiMet, sunny skies with patches of cloud are anticipated over the North-Central region with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi States during the morning hours.

“Later in the afternoon or evening hours, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Niger, Plateau and Kwara States.

“In the South, there are chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom States.

“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Imo, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Abia, Anambra, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom States,” it said.

According to NiMet, sunny skies with few clouds are anticipated over the northern region on Wednesday with prospects of isolated thunderstorms with or without rains over parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Kaduna States later in the day.

It anticipated sunny skies with patches of clouds over the North-Central region in the morning hours.

” Progressing into the afternoon/evening period, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Kwara, Niger, Kogi, Nasarawa and Plateau States.

“In the South, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are anticipated with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Ogun, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa states.

“In the afternoon/evening hours, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ekiti, Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Anambra, Enugu, Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Delta States,” it said.

The agency envisaged sunny skies on Thursday with few patches of clouds over the northern region in the morning hours with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba in the afternoon and evening period.

“Sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the North Central region in the morning hours. “Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Benue, Kwara and Kogi States.

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“In the South, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are anticipated with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Cross River, Rivers, Lagos, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom States during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ekiti, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Edo, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta and River States,” it said.

NiMet urged people to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, stay in well-ventilated and cool spaces as temperatures are high over most parts of the country, putting people at risk of heat stress.

It advised the public to get vaccinated against meningitis, practice good hygiene by washing hands regularly, avoid overcrowding in small spaces, use a nose mask to reduce chances of infection and avoid close contact with those affected.

“Avoid peak sun hours (noon to  3pm) and protect yourselves from undue exposure to direct sunlight. Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution.

“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.