FG Begins Urgent Repairs on Damaged Shagamu-Benin Bridge. Umahi promises full deck reconstruction with modern engineering technology. Tinubu administration rehabilitating over 30 bridges nationwide in 2025. The Federal Government has announced an urgent intervention on the damaged deck of the Benin-bound section of the Shagamu-Benin carriageway, assuring Nigerians of a prompt and permanent solution. EDITOR’S … Read more
FG Plans Enhancements for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway The Federal Government has announced plans to revise the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project to include features that will boost its economic and social impact. Minister of Works, David Umahi, shared this during an inspection of Sections I and II of the project in Lagos, managed by Hitech Construction … Read more
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has suggested a potential increase in the N15 trillion budget for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to accommodate additional features aimed at enhancing the project’s socio-economic value. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the minister disclosed this during an inspection of Sections I and II of the highway at its Lagos … Read more
Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged landlords and property owners in the state to refrain from increasing rents and property prices following the inauguration of major infrastructure projects in the Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from … Read more
Minister of Works David Umahi has announced that under his leadership, the Ministry will not propose any new projects for the year 2025. Instead, the focus will be on completing several ongoing and abandoned projects across the country. Umahi emphasized that the only exception to this would be if a new project is directly requested … Read more
The Federal Government recently started demolishing properties to clear the way for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. President Tinubu has officially kicked off the construction. He says the highway will provide major economic benefits to Nigerians. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Lagos State, flagged off the construction … Read more
Telcos are raising concerns about the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway construction disrupting Internet connectivity. They are seeking the relocation of the submarine cables. The calls come a few months after cable cuts in Côte D’Ivoire disrupted Internet services in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that telecommunications companies (Telcos) have expressed fears that the construction of the … Read more
Minister dismisses concerns, says due process followed Welcomes House probe, plans to televise proceedings live Rejects Atiku’s claim of loan irregularities for the project Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a bold stance, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has declared his readiness to undergo a probe over the controversy surrounding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal … Read more
The Federal Government has started demolishing properties along the route of the Lagos-Calabar highway. The government had promised to compensate property owners affected by the demolition. It said it has started fulfilling its promise to the property owners. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government says it will start paying N2.75 billion compensation to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has handed over the construction of the 700km Lagos- Calabar Coastal Highway, spanning 9 States with two spurs leading to the Northern States, to a contractor. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed the development on Thursday during the official handover of the first phase of the project, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam, are yet to resign from the Nigerian Senate as Senators. Both Umahi and Geidam are part of President Bola Tinubu’s 48 ministers who were sworn in on August 21. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has insisted that there is no going back on the construction of concrete roads saying President Bola Tinubu has approved that it should be enforced. He, however, urged road construction companies nationwide to learn from the ingenuity of Sermatech Nigeria Limited. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced the name of senators constituting the majority leadership of the tenth Senate. The senate president made the announcement on Tuesday when the upper chamber resumed plenary after a three-week vacation. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Announces Names Of Majority Leaders Of 10th Senate … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has been meeting with former governors Nyesom Wike, David Umahi, and Godswill Akpabio at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Security clearance caused a delay for the former governors. Wike and Umahi previously visited the State House separately, while Akpabio is the preferred candidate of the APC for the Senate President position. EKO … Read more
The Ebonyi Government has denied reports that Governor David Umahi’s convoy was involved in a fatal accident on the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport Road. The government states that such reports are false and misleading, and an attempt to tarnish the seamless commissioning of projects ongoing in the state. The public is urged to disregard the … Read more
Dave Umahi has decided to step aside from the Senate Presidency contest. He has thrown his weight behind Godswill Akpabio. Meanwhile, the President-elect had concluded plans to pair Akpabio with Senator Jibrin Barau as Senate president and deputy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that David Umahi, the Governor of Ebonyi State, has opted out of the … Read more
Umahi of Ebonyi State has revealed that his family conspired against him to vote for the Labour Party presidential candidate in the past election. He was shocked that the opposition party won in the state due to the structure he had put in place. The Governor attributes the result to protest votes against the APC … Read more
APC Governors have ruled out the possibility of Adams Oshiomhole and David Umahi emerging as Senate President in the 10th National Assembly due to the rules on ranking. The consideration of the PGF has been forwarded to the president-elect, Bola Tinubu. There are currently 7 Senator-Elects jostling for the Senate Presidency. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Umahi has declared that no one can stop Bola Ahmed Tinubu from becoming Nigeria’s next President. Umahi made this known during a courtesy visit by the Speaker of Ebonyi State Assembly and Governor-elect, Francis Nwifuru. He called for an end to extreme politics and urged the younger generation to be given more opportunities to contribute … Read more
Fani-Kayode has alleged that Obasanjo lacks full Yoruba heritage. He made the claim via his verified Twitter handle on Sunday. Fani-Kayode who worked under Obasanjo as Special Assistant on Public Affairs said he was disappointed that the ex-Nigerian leader did not tackle Iwuanyanwu over his anti-Yoruba comments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Femi Fani-Kayode, the … Read more