9 h. ago Lagos State To Partially Close Oworonshoki Bridge For 110 Days

The Lagos State Government has announced a 110-day partial closure of the Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge to allow for emergency repairs, beginning Tuesday, May 6, and ending Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The project will be executed in eight phases, with works targeting both inbound and outbound sections of the bridge. Phases 1 to 4, from May […] The post Lagos State To Partially Close Oworonshoki Bridge For 110 Days appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Many escape death as truck falls off Lagos bridge, lands on 2 buses

By Christopher Oji Many people escaped death yesterday as a truck fell off Agege bridge in Lagos and landed on two buses. There was pandemonium when the fully loaded truck with registration No GGE 624 YJ, fell off the bridge leaving people scampering for safety. A witness, Saliu Babs, a commercial bus driver, told Sunday […] The post Many escape death as truck falls off Lagos bridge, lands on 2 buses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago JUST IN: Trailer falls off bridge, crushes two buses in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore A truck has fallen off the Pen Cinema fly-over bridge and crushed two mini-buses popularly known as ‘korope’ in Agege area of Lagos. The accident occured inward Old Abeokuta Road on Saturday morning. Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident at 8:37 am. The agency said, “A truck fell off […] The post JUST IN: Trailer falls off bridge, crushes two buses in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Umahi Vows To Defend Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway Project

Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi on Monday pledged to defend the 750km Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway Project anytime he is called upon. Umahi stated this in Calabar, the Cross River State capital at the flag-off ceremony of the Calabar Section of the Coastal Highway. “This project is beyond road construction but an investment. […]

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2 w. ago VIDEO: ‘I almost sold rechargeable lamps under Lagos bridge,’ Fireboy DML opens up on struggles before fame

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML, has shared details of his difficult past, revealing that he was close to selling rechargeable lamps under Ajah Bridge in Lagos before gaining recognition in the music industry. The Afrobeats star made the revelation during a recent interview on the 90s Baby Show in Read More

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2 w. ago NIWA alerts public of submerged dredger hazard at Eko Bridge

By Steve Agbota The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has issued a public notice warning of a submerged dredger located near the Eko Bridge, close to the Ebute Ero jetty in Lagos. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, March 29, 2025, the authority said presents a threat to the safety of navigation and the stability […] The post NIWA alerts public of submerged dredger hazard at Eko Bridge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Female Driver Survives After Car Falls Off Otedola Bridge In Lagos

A female driver of a Toyota Salon car sustained varying degrees of injuries after her vehicle fell off the Otedola Bridge outward the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Lagos State on Monday morning. It was gathered that the car with the registration number IKJ 126 BH had lost control while hitting another car in the process before […]

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3 w. ago Lagos Protesters Reject Police’s Call To Halt Protest, Demand Urgent Reform

Protesters in Lagos defied the Inspector General of Police’s order on Monday, taking to the streets to voice opposition to the Cybercrime Act and the potential imposition of emergency rule in Rivers State. Organized by the Take It Back Movement (TIBM), the demonstration began at the iconic Ikeja Under-Bridge, where participants rallied before marching toward […] The post Lagos Protesters Reject Police’s Call To Halt Protest, Demand Urgent Reform appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago JUST IN: Vehicle plunges into canal after accident on Otedola bridge

An accident around the Otedola Bridge area in Lagos sent a vehicle plunging into the canal on Monday morning, with other cars affected by the incident. A video sent by a Daily Sun reporter captures the aftermath of the accident, with pedestrians and passersby checking for casualties. The development has led to a slow but […] The post JUST IN: Vehicle plunges into canal after accident on Otedola bridge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG declares bridge emergency, to deploy robotic machines for inspection

Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, yesterday announced that the Federal Government was planning to deploy robotic machines for underwater inspection of bridges nationwide. At a stakeholders’ engagement on Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, Umahi said the move was to reduce the cost of hiring divers for underwater assessments. “We are going […] The post FG declares bridge emergency, to deploy robotic machines for inspection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Umahi orders closure of Eko Bridge waterway over safety concerns

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called for immediate closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to damage on Eko Bridge by dredging activities. Umahi made the call during an inspection tour of some bridges in Lagos State. He urged Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the closure to Read More

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3 w. ago Umahi urges immediate waterway closure due to Eko Bridge damage

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called for immediate closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to damage on Eko Bridge by dredging activities. Umahi made the call during an inspection tour of some bridges in Lagos State. He urged Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the closure to Read More

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3 w. ago Umahi urges closure of waterway near Eko, Carter bridges over safety concerns

By Chukwuma Umeorah Minister of Works David Umahi has called on the Lagos State Government and authorities to close the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to serious safety risks. He found severe structural damage from dredging during a Saturday inspection of major bridges in Lagos. Umahi highlighted damage to key bridge parts, […] The post Umahi urges closure of waterway near Eko, Carter bridges over safety concerns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago CCTV installed on Third Mainland Bridge to prevent suicides, curb llegal sand mining – Umahi

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has revealed that closed-circuit television cameras have been installed on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, as part of broader efforts to improve safety and security. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Friday, Umahi explained that the surveillance system was introduced not only to monitor Read More

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3 w. ago FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has reopened Independence Bridge in Lagos following its emergency rehabilitation, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi apologizing for the hardship caused by its sudden closure. The minister, who visited the bridge on Friday, confirmed that it is now open to vehicular traffic.. He assured Lagosians that such disruption […] The post FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG Installs CCTV Cameras To Monitor Suicide Cases On Third Mainland Bridge

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has revealed Federal government’s efforts to monitor suicide cases on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State. The Minister, during an interview with Channels Television on Friday disclosed that closed-circuit television, also known as surveillance cameras have been installed on the popular bridge. He added that security agencies have been positioned to […] The post FG Installs CCTV Cameras To Monitor Suicide Cases On Third Mainland Bridge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Bridging continents with verse: Lagos, Cuba celebrate World Poetry Day

By Damiete Braide The air at Terra Kulture Theatre Arena in Lagos on March 21, 2025, was thick with rhythm, history, and poetry as the city celebrated World Poetry Day. This year’s event, themed “Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion”, was a fusion of cultures, bringing together Nigeria and Cuba in a shared […] The post Bridging continents with verse: Lagos, Cuba celebrate World Poetry Day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Umahi defends Lagos bridge closure, to probe state controller’s action

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the controversial closure of the Independence Lagos bridge, attributing the decision to a potential safety hazard that could have led to loss of life. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels TV on Friday, Umahi expressed frustration with the State Controller who authorised the closure but acknowledged her Read More

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3 w. ago FG Reopens Independence Bridge, Begs Lagosians Over Lack Of Proper Communication

Federal Government has officially reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos State following emergency repair works. Speaking at the reopening ceremony on Friday, Minister of Works, David Umahi, said that the closure was prompted by a structural failure involving the approach slab of the bridge, which caved in due to a faulty design. Umahi noted that […] The post FG Reopens Independence Bridge, Begs Lagosians Over Lack Of Proper Communication appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Independence Bridge back in operation, Minister cautions against unauthorised closures

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has reopened Independence Bridge in Lagos following its emergency rehabilitation, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, apologising for the hardship caused by its sudden closure. The minister, who visited the bridge on Friday, confirmed that it is now open to vehicular traffic. He assured Lagosians that such disruption […] The post Independence Bridge back in operation, Minister cautions against unauthorised closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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