OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has expressed strong satisfaction with the quality and pace of ongoing reconstruction works on key federal highways linking Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo and Osun states, while issuing fresh directives to contractors and resident engineers to improve on road shoulder pilling and ensure timely delivery of…
Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, has expressed his hopes that the ongoing construction of the Umuahia Central Bus terminal would be delivered at a record time. Speaking to journalists at the end of the inspection of the ongoing work at the bus terminal, Otti explained the reason behind his decision to embark on…
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has insisted that state governments across the federation urgently ban the use of wooden boats for commercial water transportation and instead invest in safer, modern fibre and aluminium boats. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, made the call against the backdrop of recent…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has restated the enforcement of the ban on night-time travel along Lagos inland waterways, warning residents and visitors against any form of water transportation after sunset. In a statement issued on Sunday, January 11, 2026, the authority specifically cautioned fun seekers and fans of Fuji musician,…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Friday paid a working visit to the Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY), reaffirming the state government’s commitment to expanding water transportation as a viable alternative to road travel under the Omi-Eko Project. The visit formed part of the Commissioner’s ongoing series of…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened stiffer sanctions on airlines across the country over unnecessary flight delays. NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, issued the threat through a statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday. “We will be pushing for stiffer penalties against domestic airlines for chronic…
…impound 21 motorcycles In continuation of its fight against crime, the FCT Police Command, on Thursday, in collaboration with sister security agencies, impounded twenty-one commercial motorcycles and arrested their riders in enforcement of the ban against the plying of major roads and highways within the Federal Capital Territory. A statement issued to newsmen on by…
Nollywood actress and producer Bolaji Ogunmola has accused an airline of gross negligence after repeated flight cancellations left her stranded at the Ekiti airport, disrupting a major film production and causing her emotional and financial distress. In an Instagram live video, Ogunmola broke down in tears as she narrated her ordeal, saying the airline’s actions…
