The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has restated its commitment to ensuring the safety of rail operations across the country. NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, made this commitment on Sunday in a post on his official X account, in reaction to the Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) uncovering a…
Ikorodu Local Government has recorded a boost in infrastructure development as the lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Hon. Babajimi Benson, flagged off the 3.5-kilometre Mowo Nla (Ewu Owa Bagidan)–Gberigbe Road Project, while the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Prince Adedayo Ladega, commissioned the reconstructed 254-metre CAC Road, Total Benson. According to a statement by…
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Sunday commissioned key road infrastructure projects in Makarfi and Zaria Local Government Areas, as part of his administration’s ongoing drive to improve connectivity and stimulate economic growth across the state. The projects were unveiled at separate ceremonies in the two local councils, according to a statement made available to…
Minister warns contractors against delaying Sokoto-Zaria road projectMinister of State for Works, Muhammad Bello-Goronyo The Minister of State for Works, Mr Bello Goronyo, has warned contractors handling the 750-kilometre Sokoto-Gusau-Funtua-Zaria Road project against unnecessarily delaying its completion. Goronyo issued the warning during an inspection tour of the ongoing road project from Dange to Shuni, Sokoto…
A coalition of Nigerian student leaders under the auspices of the Joint Council Leadership Students, have commenced mobilisation of students nationwide to protest what they described as deplorable condition of federal roads across the country, leading to recurring deaths of students and other Nigerians. The nationwide protest is scheduled to hold on 4th February, 2026,…
The Federal Government has promised quick completion of road projects in Katsina State. Idris Matinja, Federal Controller of Works in Katsina, gave the assurance during a project tour over the weekend. He said the roads will align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda initiative. Idris Matinja, the Federal controller of works in the state,…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a serious road traffic crash involving a suspected drunk driver at Ebute-Ero inward NEPA, Apongbon, in the early hours of today. According to preliminary findings, a male motorist driving a Honda SUV with registration number FKJ 562 JF was allegedly operating the vehicle…
Mr Emmanuel quoted the Executive Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Monsuru Akinloye, as praising LASWA for the programme, which he described as impactful. Epe women and youths trained by Lagos State Waterways Authority on water hyacinth recyclingEpe women and youths trained by Lagos State Waterways Authority on water hyacinth recyclingThe Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has…
Mr Dahunsi noted that the ember period was traditionally marked by heavy vehicular movement. Sector commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Benue, Kehinde Dahunsi, has disclosed that the 2025 year-end months (ember months) in the state witnessed a 47.6 per cent reduction in deaths due to crashes. Mr Dahunsi made the disclosure during a…
The Oyo State Government, through Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), has taken stringent action following the alleged willful and malicious damage to State road infrastructure in Ibadan. The enforcement exercise, led by the Chairperson of OYRLEA, Honourable Justice Aderonke Aderemi (rtd.), alongside the enforcement team, on Tuesday, 20th January, 2026, led to…
