Revives ‘Red Roof Revolution’ Project 2025 Constituency Projects Oshiomhole Focuses on Edo-North Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC–Edo) has unveiled the first phase of his 2025 constituency projects for the Edo-North Senatorial District. Eko Hot Blog reports that On Sunday, Oshiomhole officially handed over the projects, which focus heavily on education and aim to improve living conditions … Read more
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has explained that Nigeria stands to save N640 billion by terminating Julius Berger’s contract for the construction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Umahi made this statement while appearing before the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee to defend the government’s decision. He recalled that in … Read more
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to introduce tolling on several major highways across Nigeria following the completion of construction and renovations. During an inter-ministerial press briefing in Abuja, held in conjunction with the 64th Independence anniversary celebrations, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, highlighted that the Lagos-Ibadan expressway is one of the primary projects … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), led by President Bola Tinubu, convened on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. This meeting marked the first since President Tinubu’s return from his recent foreign trips and was attended by ministers and other council members. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold … Read more
At least eight security personnel were killed by bandits on Thursday near Tazame village in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to local resident Mubarak Mohammed, the victims, which included five policemen and three soldiers, were providing security for Satraco Nigeria Limited, a road construction company. Mohammed explained that the security team … Read more
By Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a bid to bolster infrastructure and uplift the quality of life for residents, the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has embarked on a significant road construction project in Odomola, Eredo, Epe Division, Lagos State. Spearheaded by Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, the LCDA chairman, the … Read more
Otti Praises Fubara Over Road Completion Project The road project was awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation for N6.7 billion. Otti emphasized leadership in serving the people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abia State Governor Alex Otti praised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for completing the 10.98km Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme Local Government Area. The … Read more
The road construction is among the ‘114 roads’ initiative. The ‘114 roads’ initiative is an initiative sponsored by the 57 LG/LCDA chairmen in Lagos The road construction set to take place on Olalekan Killa/Animashaun Close, Epe, Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of Epe Local Government, Princess Surah Animahaun has engaged relevant … Read more
Tinubu reiterates commitment to achieving food self-sufficiency in Nigeria. He pledges federal-state cooperation for development during a road groundbreaking ceremony in Niger State. Governor Umaru Bago highlights the economic importance of the Bida-Minna Road construction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, reiterated his commitment to achieving food self-sufficiency in Nigeria before the … Read more
Umahi Accuses Peter Obi of Inciting Igbos Against Tinubu Govt Alleges Obi Misleading Southeast Over Lagos-Calabar Highway Project Claims Obi Won’t Fight for Those He Misguides Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has leveled accusations against the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, alleging that he … Read more
FG Will Speed Up Work On Ekiti Roads, Umahi Assures Federal Government pledges to accelerate road construction in Ekiti Minister expresses dissatisfaction with progress on Akure-Ikere-Ado Road, vows to take action EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi has commended Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji for his commitment to infrastructure … Read more
Rep. Wale Raji urges Folu-Ise residents to back the 3.2-kilometre road construction. Raji spearheads a thorough road project, drawing influential support from Party Stalwarts. Raji showcases dedication to infrastructure, overcoming budgetary challenges to extend the Ise-Igbogun road. Eko Hot Blog reports that Representative Wale Raji, a distinguished Member of the House of Representatives, rallied the … 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
The Nigerian government has approved N1.535 trillion for the construction and rehabilitation of 11 major roads across. The roads will span over 700km and connect 11 different states. This initiative was approved by the Federal Executive Council under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the sum of N1.535 trillion has … Read more
Lagos residents lament poor access road, seek help …..There are over 9,600 roads in Lagos and the government is doing a lot in fixing and maintaining them. Road construction is not what can just be done in a day; it takes time. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes … Read more
Oyetola on Thursday inaugurated the newly reconstructed Ada-Igbajo road. Osun State Governor reconstructs the road after 33 years of abandonment EKO HOT BLOG reports that Osun State governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday inaugurated the newly reconstructed Ada-Igbajo road after 33 years of neglect. Speaking at the inauguration of the project, the governor said, “the choice … Read more
“Today, we will also present compensation cheques to some of the affected people whose properties had to give way for the Igbogbo-Igbe Road Expansion Project. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, presented various cheques worth N500 million to owners of properties demolished to give way for the construction of the ongoing Igbogbo-Igbe Road … Read more
Mr Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Works and Housing, has received a sovereign Sukuk Symbolic Cheque of N162.557bn for the construction of roads across the country. Fashola was presented with the cheque on Monday in Abuja by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed. She said one of the key pillars of … Read more
The Lagos State Government has reiterated the need for the support of the people as it signalled the commencement of Ogudu-Alapere Link Road and Otunba Toyin Abass Street, Ogudu with Stakeholders’ Engagement on Friday. The two major roads which are in Kosofe Local Government Area add to the number of road construction being embarked upon … Read more
Niger government on Saturday warned contractors handling the rehabilitation of Maje-Kwamba road in Suleja against compromising with the quality and standard of the road. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger had alerted the Infrastructure Monitoring Committee headed by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe of some defects … Read more