By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter FEW HOURS after the Federal Government’s directive that works on Independence Bridge in Lagos should be suspended; the State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has redirected that repair work must continue due to structural safety concerns. The Governor attributed Wednesday’s severe gridlock ac...
By Joke Kujenya THE FEDERAL Government has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos, reversing an earlier closure that had plunged motorists into hours-long gridlock. The bridge, connecting Ahmadu Bello Way to Marina, was shut down on 1 April for planned maintenance and rehabilitation works. Initially set to remain ...
By Joke Kujenya THE FEDERAL Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has officially flagged off the construction of a 17.55-kilometre access road to the Second Niger Bridge (Phase 2A) in Asaba. This major infrastructure project aims to strengthen connectivity between Nigeria’s South-South and South-East regions, reinforcing economic ...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN of Ogun State has said that his government has accelerated efforts to complete the 100-kilometre Sagamu-Papalanto-Iro-Ilaro-Obelle road in Ewekoro Local Government Area, instructing the contractor to achieve 70% completion by the end of the year. Governor Abiodun emphasised th...
By JKNewsMedia THE LONG-awaited reconstruction of Port Harcourt Road, Aba, is nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in the city’s economic and infrastructural resurgence. The project, awarded to construction giant Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has rekindled optimism among residents and business owners who had long endured the decli...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURAL and economic advancements are reshaping Delta State, with transformative projects spanning multiple sectors under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, highlighted these developmen...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE APPROVAL for significant infrastructure projects aimed at revitalising the Asaba capital territory and Warri was granted by Delta State’s government. Announced at the 2025 State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting, this decision marks a key step in the state’s urban renewal plans. These init...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter SUBSTANDARD PROJECTS in Delta State will no longer go unnoticed, as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed political appointees to lead the charge in exposing contractors who fail to deliver quality work. He stressed that reporting such infractions would help enforce accountability and improve go...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONERNS OVER poor infrastructure quality have spurred the Delta State Government into action. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has intensified road inspections, issuing stern warnings to contractors and site engineers over substandard work. During his inspection of the 6.5km Achalla-Ibusa Road, the Gover...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s inflation rate, currently at 34%, could drop to 15% by 2025 if President Bola Tinubu’s ambitious plans succeed. Speaking during his first media chat in Lagos, Tinubu revealed targeted measures to stabilise the economy and spur growth, including boosting local production, improving farming s...
