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SHOCK AS TRUCK STUCK UNDER LAGOS BRIDGE
Road Matters, Road Safety

SHOCK AS TRUCK STUCK UNDER LAGOS BRIDGE

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned motorists and pedestrians to be cautious around the bridge in the Ijesha area along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway of the state. A truck is currently stuck under the bridge, with part of the pedestrian bridge located along the expressway now broken. According to LASTMA, the blue truck appears to have flipped, with its dump box trapped under the bridge while its wheels dangle midair. It is, however, not clear when exactly the truck got stuck under the bridge. Reacting via its official Twitter handle, LASTMA said the “structural integrity” of the bridge had been compromised “greatly”, and warned pedestrians to avoid using it. The agency also advised motorists plying the route to drive with utmost care. “Be advised,...
Tweeps Mourn Medical Doctor Killed In Abuja-Kaduna Train Terror Attack
Road Matters, Security Matters

Tweeps Mourn Medical Doctor Killed In Abuja-Kaduna Train Terror Attack

Some tweeps are mourning the death of a medical doctor, Chinelo Megafu, who died from injuries sustained during the terror attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train late Monday. Chinelo had tweeted during the attack, saying she had been shot and asked for prayers. She tweeted, “I’m on the train. I have been shot. Please pray for me.” A colleague of hers, Dr. Michael Ajidahun better known as The Bearded Dr. Sina on Twitter shared the sad news of her death. He said, “My friend just woke up to losing a close friend who was shot at the Abuja Kaduna train incident by terrorists. She tweeted yesterday that we should pray for her. Sadly she didn't make it. She was a Doctor. Nigeria why…I'm heartbroken.” Speaking with PUNCH Online, Dr. Sina said that the victim died at the hospital where sh...
NO ILLEGAL PARKING :  ABIA CONSTITUTE TASKFORCE TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE
Industry News, Road Matters, Transports

NO ILLEGAL PARKING : ABIA CONSTITUTE TASKFORCE TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE

Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has approved the constitution of an inter-ministerial task force to ensure compliance with the directive to rid the Osisioma interchange (Flyover) area up to Tonimas junction of Enugu-Port Harcourt Express Way, Aba, of street traders and illegal vehicle parks. Members of the Taskforce drawn from the state Ministries of Trade & Investment, Transport, and Osisioma Local Government Area are to be inaugurated on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the conference room of the ministry of trade and investment by noon. They are: 1. Chief Amanna A. Nwaogu (Chairman) 2. Noble Nwaogwugwu 3. Chikezie Mayiogu 4. Michael Ochiegbu 5. Ikechukwu Amaefula 6. Iheanyi Ihesiaba 7. Bright Opara 8. Okoro Ogechi Jasper 9. Emmanuel Oriaku 10. Nwannunu Baron 11. Okechukwu Nmere...
Abiodun inspects industrial Atan-Lusada-Agbara Road, ahead of September
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Abiodun inspects industrial Atan-Lusada-Agbara Road, ahead of September

Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the ongoing construction of the 19- kilometre Atan- Lusada-Agbara road in Ado-Odo/ Ota Local Government Area of the state, will be ready for commissioning in September. Abiodun gave this disclosure on Sunday after inspecting the level of work done on the industrial road. He noted that the contractor handling the project has divided it into three sections: O-6, 6-11 and 11-19 for ease of execution of the road. The governor, who expressed delight with the quality of work done so far, added that the contractor has agreed to add one mare gang to the existing one to expedite the progress of job. According to him, "one lane of the road is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of this year, while the whole ...
JULIUS BERGER COMPLETE BODO- BONNY ROAD
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JULIUS BERGER COMPLETE BODO- BONNY ROAD

Julius Berger has successfully completed works on the 4.9km Bodo Road leading to the Afa Creek Bridge, which was also earlier completed by the company. The achievement of these two major scope components highlights the company’s commitment to the timely completion of the Bodo-Bonny Road project, the first to connect Bonny Island to mainland Rivers State and the rest of Nigeria. Completing these portions of the project, Julius Berger delivered world-class drainage systems and stone-pitched shoulders to ensure longevity and high performance. The road will foster progress by providing neighbouring communities with much-needed reliable access to Bodo Town, improving socio-economic connectivity and commercial opportunities.
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LITTLE MUSA, HIGHWAY DESIGNER IN KANO GETS OFFER…

Little Musa Sani Musa Sani the little boy whose Highway design went viral last week. Ronchess Global Resources will employ Musa Sani's father also and give the mother N1m to start a business while getting the family a new apartment. The boy's siblings will all be put through school by the firm, and Musa will be given a university scholarship to the USA. Musa will go to a very good private school that would prepare him for university life in the US. I spoke with the mother on the phone through the teacher in her home and she accepted the offer . She was not sure of a business in Abuja,so the plan is to move the family to Kaduna. The company will increase the business capital to as much as N10m when the mother grows her new business. Although she's accepted,but the emissary br...
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60 years after, Osinbajo flags off Southern Ijaw link bridge , commends Gov Diri

Sixty years after it was conceptualised, history was made on Saturday as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo flagged off a strategic bridge linking the riverine Oporoma town, headquarters of the largest local government area in Nigeria, Southern Ijaw, in Bayelsa State. The flag-off, which was held at Angiama community, was preceded by a historic drive on the Yenagoa-Oporoma-Ukubie road, which construction has reached Angiama. Vice President Osinbajo commended Governor Diri for continuing projects that predated his administration, saying the 36km Yenagoa-Oporoma-Ukubie road was significant as it will improve the economy of the people and reduce the incidence of sea piracy. He noted that the partnership between the federal and state governments was working as evidenced in the refu...
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60years after, Osibajo flags off Southern Ijaw link bridge, Commends Gov Diri

Home News60 years after, Osinbajo flags off Southern Ijaw link bridge, commends Gov Diriby FirstNews February 19, 2022 Reading Time: 5min read60 years after, Osinbajo flags off Southern Ijaw link bridge, commends Gov DiriL-R: Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Ebenanaowei of Bomo Clan, King Joshua Igbugburu, and the Paramount Ruler of Angiama community, Prof Millionaire Abowei, during the flag-off of the Angiama-Oporoma link bridge at Angiama on Saturday Sixty years after it was conceptualised, history was made on Saturday as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo flagged off a strategic bridge linking the riverine Oporoma town, headquarters of the largest local government area in Nigeria, Southern Ijaw, in...
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REITERATE COMMITTMENT TO SPEEDY COMPLETION OF ROAD PROJECTS FINANCED THROUGH NNPC TAX CREDIT SCHEME

FG REITERATES COMMITMENT TO SPEEDY COMPLETION OF ROAD PROJECTS FINANCED THROUGH NNPC TAX CREDIT SCHEME• Contractors attest to release of funds, as Truck drivers express delight on progress of work on Suleja-Minna Highway, Lambata-Lapai- Bida Road• Funds for Roads under the NNPC Tax Credit Scheme not domiciled with us – Works Ministry The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to making sure that all the roads financed under the NNPC Tax Credit Scheme are completed and delivered as scheduled. The Director Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Engr. Folorunso Esan, stated this at the inspection of the ongoing dualization of Suleja- Minna highway, Phase I and II; and the reconstruction of Lambata -Lapai-Bida road in Niger State which are among the critical roads to b...