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Alarm in Lagos as new building owned by monarch threatens life, property of neighbours on Saka Tinubu (see pix)

Femi Adewale — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:25:49 +0000

Occupiers of buildings around a construction site on 28 Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, have sent a “save our soul” message to the Lagos State Government over the threat posed to their lives and property by the new building. The multi-floor construction, supervised by Diplomat Homes Limited, allegedly has not adopted safety standards at […]

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AEC Unity Network set for commencement of 470km Abuja–Lagos Superhighway Project (see partners)

Freedom Online — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:37:15 +0000

The Chairman of AEC Unity Network Ltd., Dr. Kenny Martins, says preparations for the commencement of works on the 470-kilometre Abuja–Lagos Superhighway Project have reached advanced stages. Martins disclosed this on Tuesday at a press conference held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, where he provided updates on the project, its financing structure, and partnerships with […]

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FCTA orders demolition of 24 two-storey buildings built on waterway

Chidi Roberts — Mon, 05 May 2025 20:31:21 +0000

The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has ordered the demolition of 24 two-storey buildings illegally constructed on a waterway in Guzape District, Abuja. AMMC Coordinator, Chief Felix Obuah, issued the directive during an inspection tour of various parts of Abuja on Monday, alongside other council officials. Obuah stated […]

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FG to close Ijora Bridge in Lagos for repairs

Femi Adewale — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:02:15 +0000

The Federal Government has announced full closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos, starting from April 27, for critical repair works. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known during an inspection of the bridge on Monday. She said that the bridge connecting Ijora Causeway to Apapa needed comprehensive repairs, especially […]

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Umahi: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will withstand flood for 50 years

Freedom Online — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:07:05 +0000

Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has given the assurance that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is being constructed to withstand flood for about 50 years. Umahi gave the assurance at a stakeholders’ engagement on Section 2 of the highway project on Sunday in Lagos. “We will make sure that our pavement level is going to […]

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Lagos traffic chaos: How Elumelu, Dangote offered Umahi private jets to inspect Independence Bridge

Freedom Online — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:28:22 +0000

*Minister expresses appreciation *Bridge opens for traffic Works Minister, Senator David Umahi, has thanked billionaire-banker, Tony Elumelu, and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, for showing concern over the plight of Nigerians affected by the temporary closure of the failed section of Independence Bridge in Lagos. In a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Orji Uchenna […]

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Sanwo-Olu apologises, calls for better communication amid traffic gridlock

Freedom Online — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:22:33 +0000

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has taken full responsibility and apologised to motorists who were trapped in traffic for several hours following the closure of the Independence Bridge on Victoria Island. During an on-the-spot assessment of the bridge, Sanwo-Olu attributed the gridlock to inadequate and inconsistent communication regarding the closure, noting that work on […]

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FG: Tinubu did not recommend Hitech Construction Company for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project

Femi Adewale — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:34:45 +0000

The Federal Government, on Saturday, explained why it awarded the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project to Hitech Construction Company Ltd. Works Minister, Senator Dave Umahi, made the explanation during an inspection tour of the highway project in Lagos. “Some people say that it didn’t go through a competitive bidding. “I want to explain this: we have […]

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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project to be reviewed – Umahi

Femi Adewale — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 06:15:46 +0000

The Federal Government says the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project will be reviewed from 10 to six lanes and at a lower cost. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, made the disclosure during a tour of the highway on Friday. Umahi said that the review had become necessary because of variations in designs and interventions […]

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Senate issues arrest warrant against Julius Berger MD over road project

Robby Akeju — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:16:26 +0000

The Senate has issued a warrant for the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Dr Peer Lubasch, to appear before its committee on works. The warrant was for Lubasch to explain the utilisation of funds appropriated for the reconstruction work on Calabar-Odukpani-Itu highway. The warrant followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Sen. […]

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U.K. experiences ‘unexpected’ house price jump

Freedom Online — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:10:21 +0000

London’s biggest building society has reported that house prices in the United Kingdom (UK) made a surprisingly strong jump in November to sit just 1% below an all-time high. The average U.K. house price rose by 1.2 per cent month-on-month in November, according to Nationwide Building Society, which was the biggest increase since March 2022. […]

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Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway ‘a potent economic, industrial hub’ – AfDB

Femi Adewale — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:35:11 +0000

The Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway is set to become a powerful economic and industrial hub courtesy of the Spatial Development Initiative promoted by the African Development Bank (AfDB). Mr Mike Salawou, Director of the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department at the AfDB, said this in a statement. Work on the 1,028km transnational coastal motorway is due […]

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FG shuts Eko Bridge, Ramps for eight-week repairs

Freedom Online — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 06:05:18 +0000

By Femi Adewale The Federal Government, on Friday, shut down the Eko Bridge and Ramps for eight weeks for essential asphalt resurfacing. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known in a statement on Saturday. The Federal Ministry of Works plans essential asphalt resurfacing work on Eko Bridge and Ramps […]

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Oyebanji: Ado-Iworoko-Ifaki federal road project will cost Ekiti Govt over N15bn

Freedom Online — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:03:50 +0000

*Ekiti Governor speaks on his administration’s intervention in federal roads Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has disclosed that his administration’s intervention in federal roads in some parts of the state is to alleviate the sufferings of residents in intra and inter state transportation. Governor Oyebanji, who disclosed this on Saturday while inspecting some of […]

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UNIBEN students trapped in Benin building collapse

Freedom Online — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 16:39:09 +0000

By Chidi Roberts An unconfirmed number of students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) have been trapped in the rubbles of a three-storey building located on Ekhator Street in Ekosodin, which collapsed on Saturday. The building is said to have been a popular student residential area in Benin occupied by the students of the University. Eyewitnesses […]

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