As the Federal Executive Council approves the full reconstruction of a colonial-era crossing and greenlights a 68-kilometre rail spine through Lekki, the city faces its most disruptive — and potentially most transformative — infrastructure moment in a generation. By Nkanu Egbe For more than a century, the Carter Bridge has borne the weight of Lagos Read More…
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Umahi asks cops to eject ‘Tinubu supporter’ protesting property demolition
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, tensions escalated during a public engagement in Victoria Island when Minister of Works, David Umahi, ordered security personnel to remove a woman protesting the demolition of her property. The woman, who identified herself as a supporter of President Bola Tinubu, claimed her houses were demolished despite having the necessary certificates Read More…
Minister of Works announces rehabilitation plan for Third Mainland Bridge
The Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, has revealed that comprehensive rehabilitation of the 11.8-kilometre Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will commence on November 1 and is expected to last for three months. He made this announcement during an inspection of the under-deck and lagoon sections of the bridge, as well as several other bridges Read More…
Umahi, deputy, lawmakers ask Court of Appeal to set aside sacking judgment
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi and his Deputy, Mr Eric Igwe have asked the Court of Appeal to set aside the judgment of a Federal High Court, Abuja which ordered their removal from office. The governor and his deputy, in a notice of appeal filed by their counsel, Mr Chukwuma MaChukwu- Ume, SAN, on March Read More…