One evening in July 2018, I almost lost my life. I was riding in a tricycle (keke napep) somewhere along the Lekki-Epe expressway when a Range Rover overtook my tricycle. Apart from the fact that the driver was driving way too fast, what caught my attention was the infant she carried in her lap in... Read More

August 29, 2018

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A Nigerian has decided to sue the FG for bad roads and it’s about damn time

After surviving a ghastly motor accident that killed three persons on Thursday August 23, 2018, Blessing Agbomhere has decided to sue the federal government for bad roads in the country. The politician who left Edo state for Abuja on Thursday barely escaped the accident with her life, but she was forced to watch his co-passengers... Read More

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October 19, 2017

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Opinion: Nigeria is begging companies to fix its roads but will this solve the problem?

by Adewunmi Emoruwa It appears Nigeria has finally devised a way of out of its infrastructure woes. Or not quite. The cabinet minister in charge of Infrastructure, Mr Babatunde Fashola announced the government’s move to revisit an existing ‘infrastructure-for-taxes’ provision of the Companies Income Tax Act (CITA), known as the “Exemption of Profits Order 2012” signed... Read More

Opinion

aliko dangote, Apapa, opinion, Raji Tunde Fashola, roads

August 28, 2017

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James Inedu George: Lagos roads and the death of real innovation

by James Inedu George China has a middle class of about 300 million. It’s a growing middle class. As the economy gets better and the government lifts even more people out of poverty, it is becoming clearer what the staggering number of people with new wealth means. Cars! Cars and even more cars. This, in... Read More

Opinion

architecture and urbanism, innovation, lagos, opinion, roads, technology

June 28, 2017

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Backstory: Between a “deceitful” Fashola, the “ignorant” NASS and a stalled budget

If you have been paying keen attention to local politics, you’d know that there’s an ongoing rancour between the National Assembly and the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing. On 12 June, 2017, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo signed the 2017 budget into law after months of deliberations, drama and needless controversy. Shortly after this belated... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

budget, Fashola, House of Reps, Namdas, NASS, Power, projects, roads, Sabi Abdullahi, senate

June 3, 2017

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Buhari has abandoned all FG projects in Rivers – Wike

Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has said the Federal Government ‘deliberately abandoned’ its projects in the state. Buhari said this while speaking at a Town Hall meeting with people of the state in Port Harcourt, on Friday. He said, “As I speak, all the core economic assets of the Federal Government located in the state,... Read More

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May 8, 2017

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Just In: Lagos govt bars VIO from its roads

The Lagos State Government has ordered Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) to leave its roads, Punch reports. It was gathered that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode handed down the directive as a result of public complaints. Details later…

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Bars, Lagos government, roads, VIOs

October 28, 2016

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5 things to expect once the toll roads are reintroduced

Since the Senate has decided to punish us for the deplorable state of Federal roads across the nation by billing us for the repairs, maintenance and even construction of new ones via tolls, let us start preparing for the ripple effects of this ‘Reintroduction of Toll Gates on our Federal Highways’. Here 5 things that... Read More

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September 13, 2016

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Opinion: Politicians; the notorious talkers

by Isa Eneye Mubarak Conclusion First: I offer the conclusion first because if for some reason you stop reading here, it is an important lesson to understand! So here it is: Regardless of political party affiliation listen less to what the politicians running for office is promising, and more to whether what they promise is... Read More

Buhari, election, Jobs, lagos, Military, politicians, roads

August 4, 2016

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The all too messy Apapa roads in 13 pictures

The state of the ever-busy Apapa road in Lagos state is certainly a cause for worry. Over the years, the road has steadily descended into a deplorable and pitiful state. Considering the pivotal importance of the Apapa road – being that Nigeria’s first port is just a few moments drive away – it certainly is... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Apapa, deplorable, government, lagos, nigeria, roads, state

June 13, 2016

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Opinion: With Okezie Ikpeazu, Abians got it right

by Chinyere Akatobi Choosing or electing a leader from a poll of qualified or unqualified candidates can most times be tricky and difficult. Politicians approach the electorate wearing their best possible behavior, they exude the meekness of a sheep, the kindness of a shepherd and a charm that can hardly be resisted. Promises of paradise... Read More

Abia, Abians, infrastructure, Okezie Ikpeazu, politicians, roads, schools

March 21, 2016

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Opinion: How bad must Nigeria’s roads get?

From allegations of over speeding, to driving without a license and travelling without seatbelts on, the Federal Road Safety Corps has fallen short in addressing the real circumstances surrounding the death of Junior Labour Minister, James Ocholi. In not addressing the shoddy state of the road and naming it as the primary cause of the... Read More

bad roads, nigeria, roads

March 9, 2016

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Fayose’s commissioners quizzed, Ekiti lawmakers in DSS custody

The Ekiti State Commissioner for Finance, Toyin Ojo, has been detained by the Department of State Services since Monday, March 7. The commissioner for finance is being quizzed on how the state spent the N5.2bn that was paid by the federal government as reimbursement for the money spent on federal roads during the regime of... Read More

Ayo Fayose, DSS, Ekiti State, election, roads

March 2, 2016

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Jonathan, Yar’Adua ‘constructed 6 new roads’ – Doyin Okupe lists them

Of late, the debate over the accomplishments of former President, Goodluck Jonathan has been intense- between proponents of the Nigerian leader and those who believe he didn’t do what was expected of him, while in office. Much recently, Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo said the federal government under Jonathan and his predecessor, late Umaru Musa... Read More

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Doyin Okupe, Goodluck Jonathan, roads

February 28, 2016

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Doyin Okupe to VP Osinbajo: ‘You lied in a church’

Former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe, on Sunday, described the recent statement credited to vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, that no new road has been built by government in the last ten years as “a lie and an absolute falsehood.” While expressing regrets that the statement was... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

okupe, Osinbajo, roads, vice president

February 27, 2016

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What FG must do to end Biafra agitation in Nigeria – Ohaneze Ndigbo

Apex pan Igbo social, political and cultural organisation- Ohaneze Ndigbo, has advised the Federal Government to take some certain steps in order to bring to an end, the agitation for secession by pro-Biafra elements in the South East. Ohaneze Ndigbo on Saturday, demanded the establishment of the South East Development Commission- saddled with the responsibility... Read More

biafra, infrastructure, ohaneze ndigbo, roads

February 10, 2016

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Lagos-Ibadan expressway will be ready in 2 years, to gulp N50bn – Fashola

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will complete the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, Lagos before 2018. Fashola said the road projects in the country were prioritised by the government, based on the six geographical zones. While revealing... Read More

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babatunde Fashola, LAgos-Ibadan Expressway, roads

November 26, 2015

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Dear Minister Fashola, President Buhari says Nigeria’s ‘roads are dead’

The new Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola undoubtedly has his work cut out for him, although precedence has shown that he’s a worker. The gravity of what’s expected of Fashola in the Works sector, was glimpsed on Wednesday, at the interactive dinner organised for Senators by the Presidency. During the dinner, President Muhammadu Buhari said... Read More

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babatunde Fashola, nigeria, president buhari, roads

September 20, 2015

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Opinion: Nigerians, road accidents and the blood of Jesus

I sincerely think that as Nigerians, we need to embrace science and technology, study it and understand it as much as we studied and understand religion and faith. It will do us a great deal! I am devoted Christian, but the way we allow religion and faith kill us in this part of the world... Read More

accident, blood of Jesus, nigerians, roads

September 6, 2015

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These roads in Lekki and Onitsha have a lot in common (PHOTOS)

Save for the fact that the flooding in the Onitsha road is a lot more than that of the road in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, there’s really not much of a difference between them. We take a look at the roads; The Lekki Phase 1 road has been taken over by water, hence not so motor-able. ... Read More

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lekki, onitsha, roads

February 27, 2015

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We will bring peace and security to Nigeria – GEJ assures

by Iyobosa Omoregie President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that his administration would restore peace and security to every part of the country. The President gave the assurance on Friday, February 27, during a courtesy visit on the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi (Prof.) Chike Edozien at his palace in Asaba, Delta State. Jonathan stated... Read More

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#OccupyNigeria, Delta, nigeria, peace, President Goodluck Jonathan, roads, security

February 13, 2015

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Fashola’s not happy with FG for deploying task force on Lagos roads

by Ranti Joseph The Lagos State government on Friday urged the federal agencies to respect provisions of the law in carrying out their activities in the state following the recent development and attendant confusion with the deployment of federal task force to Lagos roads. There was also complaint about the use of national colours on... Read More

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Ade Ipaye, Babatundde Fashola, Goodluck Jonathan, lagos, Lastma, roads, Task Force

September 5, 2014

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#MyRoadIsWorseThanYours: Here’s one Lagos road Fashola needs to repair fast (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene The Lagos State Government has announced its intention take advantage of the lull in the rains to engage in massive road repairs across the state. This plan was announced recently by Gbenga Akintola, the Executive Chairman of Lagos State Public Works Corporation, who reiterated the government’s commitment to carry out maintenance work on... Read More

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babatunde Fashola, Gbenga Akintola, government, Kadiri Hamzat, Karounwi, kilo, lagos, LSPWC, nigeria, roads, surulere

August 28, 2014

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We will remove all broken down vehicles from the highways

by Iyobosa Omoregie The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) promised to remove all broken- down vehicles along all major Highways across the country. The Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the FRSC, Boboye Oyeyemi, said this decision was to create free-flow movement of vehicles on the nation’s highways. Oyeyemi, who spoke through Mr Austin Aipoh,... Read More

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accidents, Asaba, Benin, frsc, lagos, roads

September 28, 2013

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Orji Uzor Kalu: Of the new Igbo consciousness

by Orji Uzor Kalu I do not need to write about the other bad roads in the zone, because it will be too heart-rending to do so. The truth remains that Igbo are systematically and serially marginalized in Nigeria. Forget the noise some shameless Igbo politicians make about federal presence in the zone. There is... Read More

2015, bridges, federal presence, FERMA, igbo, igbo presidency, marginalized, Orji Uzor Kalu, roads

September 12, 2013

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Ralph Egbu: 2015 – The regretful things

by Ralph Egbu They are not quarrelling over roads, education, how to fight the world’s economic wars or better still, how to make our nation a contributor nation. They are rather ready to destroy the rest of us over which group and zone takes control of wanton allocation and discredited “values” Some teachers when... Read More

2015, APC, PDP, Ralph Egbu, regretful, roads, Teachers, zoning

August 9, 2013

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Opinion: Ekiti – A transformation never witnessed

Odunayo Ogunmola In a bid to secure the trust of the people he leads before fully settling down to the serious business of governance, Dr. Fayemi did what many elected officials fear to do by declaring his assets and publishing same on the pages of major newspapers in the country to show that he has... Read More

1999, democracy, dualise, Ekiti, flyover, Governor Fayemi, Jobs, Odunayo Ogunmola, oppositive, polls, roads, superlative performance

July 31, 2013

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Ife Adebayo: Primary education – Another basic need for Nigerians (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo We need to get our children into school, EVERY ONE OF THEM. And the time to do that is TODAY. We are already many years late. Today I’ll be continuing the series on the hierarchy of needs for Nigerians. I wrote initially that the most basic of needs for Nigerians to survive... Read More

#ChildNotBride, education, Electricity, employment, Epe, Food, healthcare, Ife Adebayo, lagos, national assembly, nigeria, Primary education, roads, shelter, slum2school, UNESCO, Y! Politico

June 25, 2013

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Fashola approves reconstruction of 70 roads, announces plans to complete 450

by Rachel Ogbu Lagos state Governor Babatunde Fashola has said that he plans to increase the number of roads awarded during his second term to 230 with the reconstruction of 70 more roads in the state. On Monday during a joint courtesy visit by executive members of the Nigeria Bar Association, Lagos and Ikeja branches, led... Read More

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