Tinubu Orders Reconstruction of Benin-Asaba Road
By Mardiyyah Abubakar President Bola Tinubu has ordered the redesign and reconstruction of the 136-kilometre Benin-Asaba Road into a dual carriageway following the Federal Government’s decision to reclaim the highway from its concession arrangement. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during the reopening of the First Niger Bridge on the Asaba-Onitsha Road, explaining […]
First Niger Bridge May Reopen This Week – Minister
By Julian Osamoto The Federal Ministry of Works says the First Niger Bridge may reopen to traffic before the end of this week, barring unforeseen circumstances. The Federal Controller of Works in Anambra State, Timothy Emenike, gave the assurance on Wednesday, saying major rehabilitation works on the bridge had been completed. Emenike said the remaining […]
Independence: Wike Vows to Extend FCT Development to Rural Areas
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to extending infrastructure and public services to rural and satellite communities across the Federal Capital Territory. Wike made the commitment in his 2026 Independence Day message to FCT residents as Nigeria marked its 66th anniversary. The Minister said the FCT Administration was working […]
Wike: Gwawalada Road Project to Boost Transport, Living Conditions
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the ongoing Gwawalada road project is aimed at improving transportation and living conditions for residents of the area. Wike stated this during an inspection of the project, where he commended the contractor, for the progress made so far. The minister expressed confidence […]
FG Begins Emergency Intervention on Benin–Asaba Expressway
By Sulyman Gobir The Federal Government has commenced an emergency intervention on the Benin–Asaba Expressway under the Federal Ministry of Works Operation Rescue initiative, aimed at restoring safe and uninterrupted movement along the critical highway. The Minister of Works,David Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday, during the inauguration of “Operation Rescue Benin–Asaba Expressway” in Benin City, […]
Wike: FCT Hits 60% of 2026 Capital Budget
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration has achieved 60 percent implementation of its 2026 capital budget despite delays in the release of funds, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said. Wike disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while briefing journalists after inspecting five ongoing infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory. The minister said […]
FG Commends South-East Governors for Infrastructure Support
By Sulyman Gobir The Federal Government has commended South-East governors for supporting infrastructure and other development projects under the President Bola Tinubu administration. Minister of Works David Umahi gave the commendation on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving a report on a nationwide project tour by the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). […]
Minister : Katsina Votes For Tinubu In 2027 Are Non-Negotiable
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, says voters in Katsina State are backing President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 election, insisting that their votes are “non-negotiable.” Darma spoke on Sunday during the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju Group, known as A4A, in Katsina State. The minister, who inaugurated […]
Alake Urges Urgent Rescue Efforts After Mine Collapse in Sudan
By Zainab Bakare The Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, AMSG, Dele Alake, has called for immediate rescue mobilisation following the collapse of an informal gold mine in West Kordofan, Sudan. Alake urge authorities to pool all available regional and local resources and deploy heavy lifting and excavation equipment to the Al-Zaraa mine site […]
Trailer Crash Worsens Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Gridlock
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Traffic congestion has intensified along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after a trailer carrying a container fell on the Kara Bridge, forcing the closure of the bridge outward Lagos. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, bringing traffic to a standstill on the Lagos-bound section, with the resulting gridlock extending beyond the Berger area. Motorists […]