3 d. ago Abuja road upgrades essential for Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games hosting bid –Wike

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that ongoing construction of major road infrastructure in Abuja is a strategic step to strengthen Nigeria’s bid to host the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Speaking at the flag-off of the Access Arterial Road S1 project, linking Ring Road 2 to the FCT […] The post Abuja road upgrades essential for Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games hosting bid –Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ₦3.9bn Spent Yet Gombi–Ga’anda–Fotta Road Lies In Ruins As Adamawa Residents Protest 15 Years Neglect

Residents of Ga’anda–Fotta and the wider Gombi axis in Adamawa State have appealed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to urgently address the decade-long neglect of the Gombi–Ga’anda–Fotta Road, which they described as a failed project despite consuming billions of naira. The 36-kilometre highway, which includes three major bridges, was first awarded in December 2009 during […] The post ₦3.9bn Spent Yet Gombi–Ga’anda–Fotta Road Lies In Ruins As Adamawa Residents Protest 15 Years Neglect appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago New Abuja Road Project Key To Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games Bid – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the ongoing construction of critical road infrastructure in the nation’s capital is a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s bid to host a future Commonwealth Games. Wike made the declaration yesterday during the flag-off of the construction of Access Arterial Road S1, which will stretch […]

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5 d. ago Wike flags off 7km road project, endorses APC candidate ahead of 2026 Abuja Area Council Election

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday, officially flagged off the construction of a crucial 7-kilometer road connecting Bill Clinton Drive near Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to the Tunga Madaki community in Abuja. The project, which bypasses the airport’s second runway, aims to fulfill a promise made […] The post Wike flags off 7km road project, endorses APC candidate ahead of 2026 Abuja Area Council Election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago FCT Polls: Wike Ties Road Projects To Votes, Endorses APC’s Maikalangu For AMAC

Ahead of the forthcoming FCT Area Council elections, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has endorsed the re-election bid of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu. The endorsement came on Monday during the flag-off of a 7-kilometre road project in Tunga […]

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5 d. ago Bauchi Governor Sacks Women Affairs Commissioner In Cabinet Shake

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has removed Hajiya Zainab Baban-Takko from her position as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development with immediate effect. According to The Guardian, the announcement was made in a statement issued early Monday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado. According to the statement, the […] The post Bauchi Governor Sacks Women Affairs Commissioner In Cabinet Shake-Up appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Bauchi Governor Drops Women Affairs Commissioner In Minor Cabinet Reshuffle

Bauchi State governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has relieved Hajiya Zainab Baban Takko of her appointment as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development. The directive is with immediate effect. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, who described the […]

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6 d. ago Ogun govt flays Gbenga Daniel for distorting facts over constituency road project

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government on Sunday flayed the senator representing Ogun East senatorial district at the National Assembly, Gbenga Daniel, over what it described as “reckless and misleading comments” made by the senator against Governor Dapo Abiodun over the ongoing 260-meter rehabilitation of Paddy Arikawe Oye-Igbimo Road in Sagamu. Senator Daniel […] The post Ogun govt flays Gbenga Daniel for distorting facts over constituency road project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Contractor Handling Road Project Succumbs, Accepts Ogun Standards

Following the directive of the Ogun State Ministry of Works, Minim and Tonye, the contractor handling Ogun East Senator Gbenga Daniel’s proposed 260-metre Road in Sagamu, has accepted the engineering specifications and recommendations of the Ogun State Government for the construction of the Paddy Arikawe Igbimo Road. The contractor conveyed this acceptance through its director, […]

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1 week ago Ogun Govt Orders Revision Of Engineering Design On Gbenga Daniel’s Constituency Project

Ogun State government has ordered the contractor handling Senator Gbenga Daniel’s constituency road project in Sagamu to develop a new design that conforms to the state’s required engineering specification. The government, in a letter addressed to the contractor dated 22nd September 2025 and signed by the Permanent Secretary in the state’s Ministry of Works, Engr. […]

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2 w. ago Striking Resident Doctors’ Demands Under Review – Wike Assures

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that the grievances of striking resident doctors in the territory are being addressed. He noted that the matter is being handled through due process to ensure a lasting resolution. Wike gave the assurance on Thursday,  during the inauguration of a road project in Abuja, […] The post Striking Resident Doctors’ Demands Under Review – Wike Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gbenga Daniel: Ogun govt clarifies ‘suspend work order’ on Sagamu road rehabilitation

Tribune Online Gbenga Daniel: Ogun govt clarifies ‘suspend work order’ on Sagamu road rehabilitation The Ogun State Government has cleared the air over a news report that it stopped the rehabilitation of a road project in Sagamu facilitated by Senator Gbenga Daniel. Gbenga Daniel: Ogun govt clarifies ‘suspend work order’ on Sagamu road rehabilitation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FG flags off construction of Makurdi/9th Mile Rd flyover in Makurdi

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Federal Government, has officially flagged off the construction of a flyover at Wurukum Roundabout in Makurdi, describing it as a gift to the people of Benue State and the surrounding regions. The flyover is a major component of the second phase of the Makurdi–9th Mile Road dualisation project. Speaking in […] The post FG flags off construction of Makurdi/9th Mile Rd flyover in Makurdi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago College Of Education Lauds Bauchi Governor For Dual Mandate Approval

Provost of Aminu Saleh College of Education (ASCOE) ,Azare, Prof. Asabe Sadiya Mohammed, has commended Bauchi State governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for his unwavering support to tertiary education in the state, particularly the recent approval granting the college a dual mandate. The initiative, sanctioned by the federal government, empowers Colleges of Education across Nigeria to […]

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2 w. ago Bauchi Gov Delivers Road Projects In Bogoro, Expands Infrastructure Drive

Bogoro local government area of Bauchi State has commended the state governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed for the successful completion of two major road projects in the area as part of his administration’s drive to transform the rural communities. The completed road projects are the 11.2-km Boi-Tapshin and the 11-km Malar-Lusa-Bogoro, while the Bogoro people […]

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2 w. ago Delta Residents Cry Out Over Collapsed NDDC Road, Demand Urgent Repairs

The Amuokpokpor-Elume community in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State has cried out over the collapse of a road constructed by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The project, according to residents, failed barely one year after its completion. The community chairman, Daniel Ogbodo, who spoke on Saturday,  alleged that the contractor used substandard […] The post Delta Residents Cry Out Over Collapsed NDDC Road, Demand Urgent Repairs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Bauchi residents excited as Governor Bala Mohammed delivers Boi–Tapshin Road Project

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Residents of Boi, Tapshin, and surrounding communities in Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State have expressed joy and relief over the completion of the 11-kilometre Boi–Tapshin road, a project they described as life-saving. For years, the communities were cut off during the rainy season as floods washed away roads and […] The post Bauchi residents excited as Governor Bala Mohammed delivers Boi–Tapshin Road Project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Osun govt relocates viral electricity pole in middle of reconstructed road

Tribune Online Osun govt relocates viral electricity pole in middle of reconstructed road "We want to make it clear that the relocation of electricity poles was not included in the bill of quantities for this project... Osun govt relocates viral electricity pole in middle of reconstructed road Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Oyo Govt. Approves N17.1bn For Ajia Road Dualisation Project

The Oyo State Government has approved N17.1 billion for the dualisation of Ajia Road in Ibadan, a move aimed at improving transportation infrastructure and easing traffic flow. State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Mr. Mojeed Mogbonjubola, disclosed the approval while briefing journalists on the outcome of the weekly State Executive Council (SEC) meeting Tuesday. He […] The post Oyo Govt. Approves N17.1bn For Ajia Road Dualisation Project appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Bauchi Approves ₦800m For Student Scholarships, Sends 100 Abroad For Studies

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the release of ₦945.25 million for the 2024/2025 scholarship scheme for indigenes of the state, with ₦800 million already disbursed to beneficiaries across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the National President of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS), Bello Ibrahim, during a press […] The post Bauchi Approves ₦800m For Student Scholarships, Sends 100 Abroad For Studies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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