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FG Orders Road Contractors to Stay on Site for Christmas

Works Minister David Umahi directs contractors on major highways to remain on site during the festive season to ease gridlock. FG also announces N263bn payment plan for contractors, pending verification of N2.13trn debt.

10 Dead in Plateau Road Accident

A tragic accident on Jos-Bauchi road claims 10 lives. FRSC cites speed and reckless driving as causes. Read the full report and safety warnings.

Nine Dead in Gombe Trailer-Bus Crash

A speeding trailer killed nine people in Gombe State after a crash with a Sharon bus. FRSC confirms brake failure and excessive speed caused the fatal accident. Read more for safety advice.

9 Dead in Gombe Road Crash Caused by Speeding Trailer

Nine people have died in a tragic road accident in Gombe State. The FRSC confirms excessive speed and brake failure caused the collision between a trailer and a Sharon bus. Read more for details and safety warnings.

Lagos LAWMA Worker Killed by Reckless Driver

A female LAWMA street sweeper was killed by a commercial bus driver reversing illegally on a Lagos expressway. The driver fled but was caught by LASTMA. Read the full report.

Police Defend Tinted Glass Policy, Counter NBA Claims

The Nigeria Police Force has defended its tinted glass permit policy as lawful and security-driven, rejecting the NBA President's allegations of illegality and private account payments. Read the full details.

Olu of Warri Inspects Delta Road Project on Scooter

Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III's viral scooter inspection of a Delta road project draws praise from celebrities like Gilmore and Dotun, hailed as a 'new age king'. See the full story and reactions.

Ogun Assembly Commends Housing Ministry on GRA Regeneration

Ogun State House of Assembly lauds Housing Ministry for affordable housing and GRA regeneration. Commissioner unveils plans for an International Conference Centre, Appeal Court complex, and more. Governor appoints new Statistician-General.

39 Motorists Nabbed for Speeding in Ogun by FRSC

FRSC Ogun command arrests 39 drivers for speeding violations on Sagamu-Abeokuta road. Commander Fasakin aims for 10% crash reduction during Christmas. Read more on road safety enforcement.

Federal Government Reopens 47 Unity Schools

The Federal Government has reopened the 47 Unity Colleges shut in November over insecurity. The Ministry of Education assures safety measures are in place. Read more.

FG Reopens 47 Unity Schools After Security Boost

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate reopening of 47 unity schools previously closed due to insecurity. Students have returned safely as academic activities resume nationwide.

House Orders Emergency Work on Collapsed Imo Road

The House of Representatives has directed federal agencies to immediately begin emergency repairs on the collapsed Umuma Isiaku–Nkwerre Road in Imo State and address severe erosion across Ideato. Urgent relief for displaced communities is also mandated.

FG Takes Over N47bn Abandoned Kano Road Project

The Federal Government has approved N47 billion to reconstruct the long-abandoned 6.7km Wuju-Wuju Jakara road in Kano, a project started in 2013. Read more about this major infrastructure revival.

Zamfara's Lawal Holds 58 Executive Council Meetings

Governor Dauda Lawal has presided over 58 State Executive Council sessions since 2023, approving key projects. He also launched a comprehensive 10-year development plan for Zamfara State. Read more.

Two Dead in Sagamu-Benin Expressway Crash

Two persons have died in a fatal head-on collision involving a bus and a truck on the Sagamu-Benin expressway in Ogun State. TRACE confirms the driver caused the crash by driving against traffic.

ADC to Protest FG's N500bn Debt to Contractors, Pensioners

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) threatens to join ongoing protests by unpaid local contractors and pensioners. The party condemns the APC-led Federal Government's staggering debts, calling it insensitive governance.

NUJ Chief Impressed by Adamawa's Development Projects

NUJ President Alhassan Yahaya commends Governor Fintiri's infrastructural strides in Adamawa, citing roads, drainage, and a super highway. Plans a national media tour to showcase progress. Read more.

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