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ROAD Diversion: FG to begin repair works on Long Bridge Monday
The Ministry of Works, under the directive of the Federal Government, has unveiled plans to commence repairs on the damaged expansion joints of the Long Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
In a statement released by Mrs. Olukorede Keisha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, it was announced that the repair works are scheduled to kick off from 7 a.m. on Monday, March 4, and will continue until March 25, 2024.
During this period, commuters traveling to and from Lagos via the Long Bridge will encounter lane restrictions, with only two lanes available on each side of the bridge. This arrangement aims to facilitate the contractor’s efforts to carry out repairs on the remaining two lanes of the carriageways.
Keisha emphasized, “All road users are advised to exercise patience and adhere to lane discipline both approaching the Long Bridge and within the narrowed sections on the bridge.”
To mitigate traffic congestion during the repair period, the earth road adjacent to the Shagamu bound carriageway will be made accessible for motor vehicles, serving as an alternative route. Other road users are encouraged to explore alternative routes to ease congestion and facilitate smooth traffic flow.
The Federal Ministry of Works assures the public of its commitment to completing the repair works promptly while ensuring minimal disruption to commuters’ journeys.
President Bola Tinubu has described the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, minister Nyesom Wike as a performing and dogged technocrat.
Naijablitznews reports Tinubu made this assertion during his maiden presidential chat on Monday.
The president rounded up by saying “I doff my hat for the performing minister.
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By Gloria Ikibah
Prominent human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has been released after fulfilling his bail conditions.
Farotimi, who had been in custody over allegations of defaming Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola, regained his freedom on Tuesday morning.
He is currently enroute to his home in Lagos.
Confirming the development, activist and politician Omoyele Sowore stated on X, “I am pleased to report that Dele Farotimi is no longer being held in the prison facilities of Ekiti State and is now returning home to Lagos. The struggle continues!”
Earlier, a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti granted Farotimi bail, setting conditions that included a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must be a property owner), the submission of his passport, and a restriction on granting media interviews following his release.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Following the intervention by the National Assembly leadership, the National Assembly Service Commission, NASC, has reversed the appointment of Dr Ibrahim Atiku as Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, DCNA.
The Commission has replaced Atiku with the permanent secretary [Estate and Works Directorate], Engineer Bashir Yero.
This was consequent upon the outcome of a meeting convened Monday night by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, with Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and their deputies in attendance.
Present also at the meeting were the Chairman of the NASC, Engineer Ahmed Amshi, two commissioners from NASC, and some permanent secretaries in the NASS bureaucracy.
THE CONCLAVE learnt that the high-level meeting took place in the Senate President’s residence.
Reports from the meeting said that the chairman of the NASC and his commissioners could not justify the appointment of Atiku when asked by the speaker how the choice of Atiku was arrived at.
THE CONCLAVE reports that it was at that point that the commission chairman sought the leave of the Senate President and the Speaker to ask that the permanent secretaries present should excuse them since they could not be sitting over a matter in which they had personal interest.
Upon their return to the room, after the leadership had arrived at a resolution one way or another, it was agreed that Engr. Bashir Yero of Estate and Works Directorate be appointed the DCNA, while Engr Sanda Liman of Procurement Directorate, be redeployed in Estate and Works.
The newly promoted Ibrahim Atiku [to the position of permanent secretary], as resolved and directed, should be deployed in Procurement Directorate.
The NASC is expected to formalise and/or activate the decision soonest.
Source: CONCLAVE
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