David Umahi
4 Oct
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has categorically stated that they are fair in distributing Renewed Hope Road Infrastructure to all the geo-political zones in the country, adding that the Ministry has not neglected the Northern region as speculated in some quarters.
3 Oct
Minister of Works, David Umahi has stated that the Federal Government is fair in distributing its road infrastructure to all the geo-political zones. Umahi said the Ministry has not neglected the Northern region as speculated in some quarters. The minister in a statement said a “misleading and mischievous publication by Muhammad Jamil, also known as…
27 Sep
Minister of Works, Nigeria and Chairman of the Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway Steering Committee, David Umahi, has reiterated the project’s pivotal role in eliminating tariff and non-tariff barriers and promoting the free movement of people
13 Sep
The Concerned Northern APC Youth Forum has raised concerns about the perceived neglect of Nigeria’s northern region by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in his infrastructural projects. During a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the forum’s vice-chairman, Musa Ibrahim, expressed disappointment with the minister's performance in the region. READ MORE: Nigeria’s petrol import…
2 Sep
Experts have advised the Federal Government to strengthen and prioritise engineering aspects of road projects alongside the new guidelines to guarantee the expected end of achieving lasting roads and saving costs.
28 Aug
About 100 property owners in the Lafiaji area of Lagos, whose property was impacted by the deviation from the original Right of Way (RoW) of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, yesterday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently direct the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to halt the proposed demolition of their property for the construction of the project.
23 Aug
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said that there might not be any budgetary allocation for new roads as over 4,000 such roads are yet to be executed in the country. Umahi said this during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. “We have been making request to the National Assembly so that they…
9 Aug
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed dismay over the slow pace of work on the Enugu-Onitsha Road Project, calling on the contractors
8 Aug
The Federal Government has called on Julius Berger PLC to work on completing all inherited and ongoing new road infrastructure projects as
31 Jul
The Federal Government has targeted May 2025 to complete the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road project.
29 Jul
The former Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Dr. George Moghalu, has expressed sadness over the sudden demise of Ifeanyi Ubah representing Anambra South in the Senate. Moghalu, in a statement, yesterday, noted that it was devastating receiving the shocking news of Ubah’s death who, according to him, was so full of life.…
12 Jun
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said that it would take the Federal Government a total sum of N15 trillion for the execution of 260 road infrastructure projects, saying that already it has sunk over N13 trillion in ongoing ones nationwide.
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Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to enhance nocturnal traffic monitoring and oversight in strategic areas. Consequently, LASTMA has mobilised more than 2,500 officers for the task. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, on Sunday in…
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The Federal Government has emphasised the need to improve the quality of care in healthcare facilities across the country and improve the experience of patients. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, who disclosed this during an interaction with journalists in Abuja, stated that there is a need to ensure that Nigerians get…
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Kaduna Police Command has assured citizens of the state of their safety during the Christmas celebration and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen security in every community. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Abdullahi, in a statement, affirmed the Command's unwavering commitment and readiness to maintain peace and order throughout the festive season. According to him, "proactive measures…
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The ancient city of Odi in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State was agog over the weekend as the umbrella body of Ijaw youths, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide held its national convention on constitution review. Former IYC presidents, youth leaders, Zonal leaders, clan leaders, government functionaries, and lawmakers from Bayelsa and other…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been applauded for appointing people with diverse backgrounds from the South East. Former Zonal Anchor South East, Election Planning and Monitoring, APC/Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council 2023, Elton Onwu, in a statement, faulted the notions held in certain quarters that the appointments were skewed in favour of a particular state in…
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Following the stampede that claimed many lives in the country, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed deep concern over the escalating hunger and suffering faced by millions of Nigerians, saying that this is a direct consequence of the Federal Government's policies. According to CNPP, recent tragic incidents, including stampedes resulting in loss…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, led by Tony Okocha, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of influencing the outcomes of court cases involving it in the state. Reacting to last Friday's judgement of a High Court in the State which nullified the party's recent congresses in the state, Okocha alleged that the judiciary…
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Former Leader of the Senate, Ali Ndume, declared on Sunday that the North is not parasitic in nature particularly when matters of economic survival are concerned. Ndume who represents Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, noted that all states, zones and regions in the country need each other to survive no matter how…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) to immediately take over the investigation into the unfortunate death of Jimoh Abdulqaudri, who passed away in mysterious circumstances while in police detention in Kwara State on Friday, December 20, 2024. In a show of commitment to justice and…
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The National Spokesman of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada has been elevated to Assistant Comptroller of Customs. Maiwada was among many officers who benefitted from the recent promotion by the Customs board. A prolific image manager, AC Maiwada was born on January 12, 1987 in Katsina State. He attended his primary and…