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tosin adesina September 12, 2018

Let’s talk about “Killer Parents” on Lagos Roads

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.…

tosin adesina August 29, 2018

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.…

Op-ed Editor October 19, 2017

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…

Op-ed Editor August 28, 2017

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…

Tolu June 28, 2017

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…

Azeez June 3, 2017

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…

Azeez May 8, 2017

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…

Roqeebah October 28, 2016

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…

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Mazi Emeka September 13, 2016

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…

Adebayo Emuleomo August 4, 2016

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.…

Op-Ed Editor June 13, 2016

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…

Op-Ed Editor March 21, 2016

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…

Adebayo Emuleomo March 9, 2016

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…

Kolapo Olapoju March 2, 2016

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…

Mazi Emeka February 28, 2016

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…

Mazi Emeka February 27, 2016

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…

Mazi Emeka February 10, 2016

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…

Kolapo Olapoju November 26, 2015

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…

Kolapo Olapoju September 20, 2015

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…

Kolapo Olapoju September 6, 2015

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…

Kolapo Olapoju February 27, 2015

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,…

Janeth J February 13, 2015

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…

Isime Esene September 5, 2014

#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…

YEditor August 28, 2014

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…

January 16, 2014

Dele Agekameh: On the sorry state of Nigerian roads

by Dele Agekameh Besides causing avoidable deaths to road users, the drivers of articulated vehicles also constitute some nuisance to other road users as they often block the highways at…

September 28, 2013

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…

September 12, 2013

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…

August 9, 2013

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…

July 31, 2013

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…

June 25, 2013

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…

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