Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Niger Bridge

February 6, 2024

Tipper drivers protest, block access road to Niger Bridge over alleged extortion by Anambra govt

All efforts made by the military personnel stationed at the scene of the incident to dismantle the roadblock proved abortive.

Angry Protesters
December 8, 2023

Yuletide: Drive like you’re only sane person on road, FRSC advises motorists

“When you are driving, you should know that you are the only sane person on the road,” said an FRSC sector commander.

Road Safety Officiers
January 3, 2023

Buhari has approved deployment of advanced technology to fight insecurity in South-East: Uzodimma

The governor said the advanced surveillance equipment will enhance the fight against insecurity without collateral damage.

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma
December 14, 2022

Second Niger Bridge opens, FRSC seeks motorists’ support

From January 2, only vehicles from the East going to the West would be allowed to use the Second Niger bridge, FRSC disclosed.

Second Niger Bridge Used to illustrate the story
August 8, 2022

FRSC removes wreck of burnt bus on Niger Bridge

The FRSC said all vehicle’s passengers came out of the bus unhurt and that removing the bus eased the gridlock on both stretches of the bridge.

Second Niger Bridge
March 9, 2022

Four policemen killed in convoy of works minister Tunde Fashola, chief of staff Ibrahim Gambari

The vehicle conveying the top government official’s security details lost control, crashing into a pit.

Babatunde Fashola and Ibrahim Gambari
June 20, 2021

Second Niger Bridge to be completed next year: Minister Fashola

Mr Fashola said that the construction work had gone beyond the water level, explaining that most bridge works were done under water.