Business
Suswam Signs Appropriation Bill Into Law
Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State has signed the 2013 Appropriation Bill of N136 billion into law.
The State House of Assembly had, on March 20, passed the appropriation bill, which was forwarded to the Governor for assent.
The legislature had raised the budget from the initial estimate of N130.9 billion to N136.4 billion, jerking it up with about N5.3 billion.
Speaking after signing the bill in Makurdi, Suswam commended the cordial relationship between the three arms of government in the state.
“The good relationship we enjoyed, as arms of government, is responsible for the milestone we have achieved and we will continue to work within the provisions of the budget as we continue to strive to better the lot of our people.
“We all know that we have barely two years left, and within this period, we are expected to work harder in our quest to leave lasting legacies for our people,” Suswam said.
Speaking earlier, the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mr. Emmanuel Ayua, appealed to the executive arm of government to ensure full implementation of the budget to realise its objectives.
Business
Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
Business
NIS Ends Decentralised Passport Production After 62 Years
Business
FG To Roll Out Digital Public Infrastructure, Data Exchange, Next Year
-
Sports5 days ago
CAFCL : Rivers United Arrives DR Congo
-
Sports5 days ago
FIFA rankings: S’Eagles drop Position, remain sixth in Africa
-
Sports5 days ago
NPFL club name Iorfa new GM
-
Sports5 days ago
NNL abolishes playoffs for NPFL promotion
-
Sports5 days ago
NSF: Early preparations begin for 2026 National Sports Festival
-
Sports5 days ago
Kwara Hopeful To Host Confed Cup in Ilorin
-
Sports5 days ago
RSG Award Renovation Work At Yakubu Gowon Stadium
-
Politics5 days ago
Rivers Assembly Resumes Sitting After Six-Month Suspension