Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda was involved in a minor road accident on Sunday evening while traveling along the Daura-Katsina Road. The incident occurred as the governor was returning from Daura, where he had visited the residence of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari to receive condolences from mourners. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary,…
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has broken a century-old developmental barrier with the construction of a 35-kilometre rural road linking Gadan Gayan in Igabi LGA through Gwaraji and Maraban Kujama in Chikun LGA to Kauru town in Kauru LGA. The road, long neglected and impassable for decades, has now become a…
Over ₦16 billion in public funds were paid by the Kaduna State Government to Ronchess Global Resources Ltd for major road and flyover projects during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, despite overwhelming evidence that the company lacked the capacity, experience, and equipment to handle such contracts at the time. Documents, including official…
1 The Delta State Executive Council on Thursday approved series of extensive road construction and rehabilitation projects, aimed at enhancing infrastructure and stimulating economic growth throughout the state. The council also approved the allocation of ₦6.7 billion as the state’s counterpart funding to access the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) grant, which is intended for…
In a landmark event that promises to transform the lives of thousands of people, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda officially commissioned the newly completed 16-kilometre double-cut surface-dressed road connecting Marabar Musawa, Gingin, Tabanni, and the Kano State border. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Radda described the road not just as infrastructure, but as a gateway to…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi State has confirmed the death of seven people in Sunday’s road accident at Nwafia Oga, Onueke in Ezza South Local Government Area of the state. The Sector Commander of the corps, Henry Igwe, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday, saying that it…
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—Minister of Regional Development Commission, Abubakar Momoh, yesterday, differed with the Ugu Youths Development for Change, UYDC, over the recent commissioning of a road in Edo State. The UYDC in a letter alleged that the minister came to commission a non-existent road in the state. Coordinator of the group, Monday Osemwenkhae,…
The Jigawa State Government has approved over N1.5 billion as compensation to be paid to persons affected by road constructions in some local government areas of the state. A spokesperson to the state government, Sagir Ahmed, announced the development following the state’s Executive Council meeting, presided over by Governor Umar Namadi on Monday. Giving highlights…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved road infrastructure contracts worth N4.2 trillion, covering key highways and bridges across Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, who briefed newsmen after the resumed Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to…
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has denied claims that the Abuja-Kaduna road project, worth ₦252.89 billion, was awarded to Infoquest Nigeria Limited. This followed a media report on 21 January 2025, which alleged that the Ministry had contracted the project to Infoquest, a company with minimal public presence. Umahi described the claims as false…
