5 h. ago Lagos gridlock worsens as Independence Bridge stays shut despite FG’s reopening order

Traffic congestion on Lagos Island showed no signs of easing on Thursday despite the Federal Government’s directive for the immediate read more Lagos gridlock worsens as Independence Bridge stays shut despite FG’s reopening order

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6 h. ago Minister Orders Reopening Of Independence Bridge Amidst Traffic Chaos In Lagos

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge on Victoria Island, Lagos, after severe traffic congestion affected the Ikoyi area. This follows widespread complaints from motorists and commuters facing delays due to the bridge’s closure. The closure had significantly disrupted movement in one of Lagos’ busiest areas, causing […] The post Minister Orders Reopening Of Independence Bridge Amidst Traffic Chaos In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Reopening Of Lagos Bridge, Opts For Palliative Repairs

The Federal Government has announced the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge (Ahmadu Bello Way-Marina bound) in Lagos to vehicular movement, opting for palliative fixes while deferring full rehabilitation works. Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, gave the directive in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede […]

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11 h. ago Independence Bridge repair: LASTMA lists alternative routes amid gridlock

Commuters in Lagos faced severe gridlock on Wednesday as the Independence/McWen Bridge inbound Lagos Island was shut down for rehabilitation, read more Independence Bridge repair: LASTMA lists alternative routes amid gridlock

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12 h. ago Umahi orders reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos after traffic logjam

By John Ogunsemore The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Victoria Island, Lagos. The minister’s directive comes following traffic gridlock that ground Ikoyi area of the state to a halt on Wednesday. On Monday, Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha ordered the closure […] The post Umahi orders reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos after traffic logjam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Umahi orders immediate reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos

Tribune Online Umahi orders immediate reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos The Federal Ministry of Works clarified that the necessary repair works on the bridge would be carried out at a later time. Umahi orders immediate reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos Tribune Online

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20 h. ago JUST IN: Umahi orders opening of Independence bridge after Lagos traffic chaos

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge located on Victoria Island, Lagos. The minister issued the directive on Wednesday following the massive traffic gridlock that enveloped the Ikoyi area of Lagos. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, confirmed the latest development in a telephone Read More

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3 d. ago FG To Close Lagos Independence Bridge For Two Months For Maintenance

Federal Government has announced a two- month closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina-bound) starting from April 1 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation work. This was disclosed in a statement by Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha on Monday. She explained that the bridge would remain closed until the end of May 2025. […] The post FG To Close Lagos Independence Bridge For Two Months For Maintenance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FG to shut Lagos’ Independence Bridge for two months from Tuesday

The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina bound) starting April 1 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation works. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known in a statement on Monday in Lagos. She explained that the bridge would remain closed until the end of May 2025. Read More

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4 d. ago FG wages war against vandals of bridges’ infrastructure across Lagos

…Replaces iron railings with concrete guardrails The Federal Government continues to contend with the unwholesome activities of hoodlums, urchins and read more FG wages war against vandals of bridges’ infrastructure across Lagos

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9 d. ago AFRIMA partners BridgeAfric, UNESCO for Lagos global music workshop

Lagos is set to welcome top music business leaders, celebrities, business executives, and creative industry professionals from around the world read more AFRIMA partners BridgeAfric, UNESCO for Lagos global music workshop

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1 week ago Home sweet home: Displaced in Lagos, Ebonyi indigenes return home, count losses

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki IIaje is located in east of the Lagos lagoon, below the Third Mainland Bridge. It is sandwiched between the Akoka and Bariga end of the Lagos Mainland. The area meets the description of the word ‘slum’ and also fits the western world’s image of a third world poverty-stricken community. The densely […] The post Home sweet home: Displaced in Lagos, Ebonyi indigenes return home, count losses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos Gov’t, Private Firms Set For Job Fair To Bridge Employment Gap, Empower Job Seekers

A project management firm, Sortie Projects Ltd, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, and My Career Couch, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking job fair tagged CareerPro 2025 scheduled to take place in Lagos in July 2025. The initiative seeks to address unemployment challenges by creating a dynamic […]

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2 w. ago Lagos Set To Impose “No Truck” Policy After Otedola Bridge Explosion

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to enforce a strict “no truck” policy in the state, particularly around the Otedola Bridge area. This decision follows a devastating gas truck explosion that occurred under the bridge on Tuesday night. The government aims to prevent similar incidents and ensure public safety. The policy will restrict truck […] The post Lagos Set To Impose “No Truck” Policy After Otedola Bridge Explosion appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Explosion: Technician, three others killed in Lagos mechanic village

At least, four persons, including an auto technician named Rotimi Adeleye, lost their lives, and over 16 vehicles were burnt in a tanker explosion on Tuesday night at the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. While some residents and shop owners claimed that emergency responders recovered more than 10 bodies on Wednesday, others confirmed that Read More

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3 w. ago Atiku calls for fire safety awareness after Oyo, Lagos tragedies

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed condolences over the fire incident at Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, and the tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge in Lagos, which resulted in the loss of lives and property. In a statement on his X handle on Wednesday, Atiku sympathised with the victims and called for Read More

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3 w. ago Tax reforms: Lagos can generate N5 trillion annually, says Taiwo Oyedele

Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has outlined bold strategies to bridge Lagos’ read more Tax reforms: Lagos can generate N5 trillion annually, says Taiwo Oyedele

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3 w. ago Atiku: Aleshinloye market, Otedola Bridge fire incidents call for increased awareness

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his call for iincreased awareness about fire management in markets and public places. Atiku made the fresh call while reacting to fire incidents at Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, Oyo State and Otedola Bridge in Lagos. He said, “I have just been informed about the fire […] The post Atiku: Aleshinloye market, Otedola Bridge fire incidents call for increased awareness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lagos tanker explosion: Two dead, four buildings, 15 vehicles burnt

Tribune Online Lagos tanker explosion: Two dead, four buildings, 15 vehicles burnt He said, “The accident was suspected to have occurred when the vehicle was trying to ascend the link road to the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway by Otedola Bridge. Consequently, the vehicle somersaulted, spilled its entire contents on the road, and fire ignited immediately. Lagos tanker explosion: Two dead, four buildings, 15 vehicles burnt Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Explosion rocks Otedola Bridge, burns two buildings in Lagos

An explosion that occurred on Tuesday night following an accident involving a 30-tonne gas truck at the Otedola Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has left two buildings including a Redeemed Christian Church of God parish and four vehicles destroyed. PUNCH Metro gathered through multiple footage shared on X that the explosion occurred around 7 Read More

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