The All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Forum, Northern Zone, Adamawa State, has appealed to the Federal Government to expedite the award and construction of the second and final phase of the Yola-Mubi road project. The elders, who commended the contractor, AG Vision, for the quality of work executed on the completed section, made the call…
Residents and commuters in Benin City, Edo State, have raised concerns over the worsening condition of several inner-city roads, as persistent rainfall continues to aggravate potholes, erosion and flooding across parts of the state capital. The affected areas include Upper Adesuwa, Ihama Road, Golf Road, Ugbor Road, Amagba Road, Aiguobasinmwin Road, Commercial Avenue and Etete,…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has rescued injured road users and restored traffic flow following a series of emergencies recorded across Lagos State between Friday, September 25 and Sunday, September 27, 2026. The incidents, which occurred across major road corridors, included road crashes, container truck breakdowns, a fallen container, a shop fire and…
Domestic airlines under the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have threatened to suspend operations nationwide if aviation unions stage further disruptions against any member airline. The warning followed the August 11, 2026, picketing of Air Peace operations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminals 1 and 2 in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja….
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA) has warned motorists against travelling along the Bauchi-Damaturu-Maiduguri federal highway following the collapse of a section of the road near the Darazo exit. The agency issued the warning on Monday, September 28, 2026, after a significant portion of the highway was washed away by flood, leaving the route…
The management of Edo Refinery and Petrochemical Limited has carried out palliative repairs on several failed sections of the Benin-Sapele Highway to reduce accidents and ensure the smooth movement of trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles. The intervention covered critical portions of the highway around Iyanomo, Ekosa, Obayantor, Ologbo and Koko Junction in Delta State, where…
The Courier and Logistics Services Staff Association of Nigeria (CALSSAN) has called for stronger regulation of Nigeria’s rapidly expanding courier and logistics industry to protect workers, improve safety standards and curb the activities of unregistered operators. The association made the call at its first National Delegates Conference held in Lagos, where it raised concerns over…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos LagRide Nigeria has recorded 70 per cent growth in its operations as the mobility company accelerates the expansion of its fleet and driver network across Lagos, deploying another 100 captains and setting a target to onboard 1,000 more by December 2026. The latest deployment took place on Monday, September 28, at the…
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has donated operational and protective equipment to the Nigeria Police Maritime Command as part of efforts to strengthen security along the state’s waterways. The Fund donated 30 ballistic helmets, 30 bulletproof vests, 30 pairs of operational boots and 30 raincoats to the command, while also promising to provide…
