Category: Road
Umahi Orders Emergency Repairs, Redesign Of Benin-Asaba Road
ASABA — The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has ordered the immediate mobilisation of major contractors to all three sections of the deteriorating Benin-Asaba Road, directing the Federal Government to fund emergency repair works on the highway. Umahi gave the directive on Wednesday, saying the worsening condition of the strategic road had made urgent…
Lagos Opens Agric-Isawo Bridge Section, Eases Commuters’ Hardship
The Lagos State Government has opened the inbound section of the AFA Bridge along the Agric-Isawo Road in Ikorodu to traffic, providing relief to residents and commuters who have endured years of flooding, difficult crossings and prolonged travel delays. The opening was announced during an inspection of ongoing road and bridge projects across the state…
Ode-Aye Residents Urge Aiyedatiwa To Revive 20-Year-Old Abandoned Road
Residents and indigenes of Ode-Aye in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State have appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to revive and complete the abandoned Ode-Aye/Igbotako Express Road, which has remained uncompleted for more than two decades. The appeal was contained in a letter written by the Publisher of Starnews NG, Olumide Akinrinlola, who said…
Enugu Moves To Tackle Road Obstruction, Illegal Parking, Street Trading
The Enugu State Government has commenced plans to restore free movement on major roads across the Enugu metropolis by enforcing a ban on traffic obstruction, indiscriminate passenger pick-up and drop-off, roadside trading and other activities that hinder vehicular and pedestrian movement. The government also directed commercial vehicles and tricycles to load and offload passengers only…
Benin Residents Lament Poor Condition Of Intra-City Roads
Residents of Benin City, Edo State capital, have expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of several major roads within the metropolis, saying the situation has made movement increasingly difficult for motorists, commuters and other road users. The complaints come amid growing concerns over the condition of major roads connecting Edo State with neighbouring Delta State,…
FRSC Intensifies Patrols To Curb Ember Months Road Crashes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cross River Sector Command, has intensified patrols and enforcement activities across the state as part of measures to reduce road traffic crashes during the 2026 Ember Months. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Innocent Etuk, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Calabar on Tuesday. Etuk said…
Lagos To Boost Waterways Investment To Ease Road Congestion
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to deepen investment in waterways and other alternative transportation systems as part of efforts to ease traffic congestion and improve the movement of people and agricultural produce across the state. The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, disclosed this during the 2027 Budget Consultative Forum organised…
FG Moves To Terminate Benin-Asaba Road Concession Over Contract Breaches
The Federal Government is considering the termination of the concession agreement for the 125-kilometre Benin-Asaba Highway following alleged breaches by the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC). The Federal Controller of Works in Edo State, Babatunde Tajudeen, disclosed this during a press briefing on the state of the concession project, noting that the Federal Ministry…
