Toby Okechukwu, a former Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and ex-Chief of Staff to the Deputy Speaker, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed Okechukwu Executive Director of Projects for the South East Development Commission. In his resignation letter, … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have been deployed on the Second Niger Bridge to commence 24-hour surveillance to protect it from vandals. The security action was taken following reports a few weeks ago that vandals stole certain road fittings from the newly inaugurated Second Niger Bridge. A source had … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that certain road fittings from the newly inaugurated Second Niger Bridge have been stolen by vandals. According to Punch, An inside source from the ministry of works confirmed the theft on Wednesday, specifying that the expansion joint walkway from axis 330 of the bridge was the missing item. The source said, … Read more
The second Niger Bridge has been successfully completed and commissioned, fulfilling a long-awaited promise to the people of South-eastern Nigeria. Buhari and Uzodimma, along with other South-East governors and stakeholders, have expressed their gratitude for the completion of this significant infrastructure project. The bridge, named the “President Muhammadu Buhari Bridge,” EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Governors in the South-East have designated the Second Niger Bridge as the “Buhari Second Niger Bridge” in honor of President Buhari. This decision was confirmed through tweets by Bashir Ahmad and Tolu Ogunlesi. The bridge is set to be officially commissioned today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors in the South-East region have reached a … Read more
The projects were all executed by the Ministry of Works Inauguration of the second Niger Bridge Three major bridges, three federal Secretariats and a road would be inaugurated Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will inaugurate about seven major legacy projects on Tuesday, following his administration’s determination to upgrade and expand the … Read more
Fashola has revealed that the Federal Government has completed the 2nd Niger Bridge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Wednesday, confirmed that the construction of the 2nd Niger bridge is now completed and will soon be released to the public for use. According to the PUNCH, Fashola … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has made known his desire to see through the completion and commissioning of second Niger Bridge before he leaves office in 2023. Buhari made this known when he appeared before a joint assembly of the senate and house of representatives, to present the 2021 budget. He disclosed that the bridge has reached … Read more