Construction work on the Lafia Bypass and the dualisation of the Makurdi–Ninth Mile Road is making steady progress despite challenges posed by the rainy season, officials overseeing the project have said. During the Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ inspection of Section One of the project, the Federal Controller of Works in Benue State, Engr. Mukaila Danladi, said the strategic federal highway traverses Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, and Enugu states, covering a total length of 250 kilometers, which translates to 500 kilometers of dual carriageway. According to him, the project has been divided into five sections to facilitate construction, with Sections Four and Five…
Author: Micheal Akanji
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended members of his economic management team and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) for what he described as the successful stabilisation of Nigeria’s economy and the remarkable rebound of the country’s capital market. While receiving the Board and Management of the NGX at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President said growing confidence in Nigeria’s economy, reflected in positive assessments by experts and improving economic indicators, points to a brighter future for the country. The NGX delegation, led by its Chairman, Dr Umaru Kwairanga, and Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Temi Popoola, informed the President that…
The Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has said that the scale and pace of infrastructure development under the Renewed Hope Agenda reflect the administration’s commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians. During the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Tour in Benue State, Olusegun said that members of the delegation witnessed firsthand the significant progress being made on several strategic projects, including the Enugu–Akwanga Super Highway, the Buruku Bridge, and the Buruku Water Treatment Facility. According to him, many parts of the state have effectively become construction sites due to the volume of ongoing infrastructure projects.…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has praised the Federal Government’s ongoing infrastructure development efforts, describing the bridge project in Benue State as a major investment that will improve connectivity, stimulate commerce, and enhance the lives of residents. Onanuga made the remarks during the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Tour while inspecting the ongoing bridge project in Benue State. Speaking during the inspection, Onanuga said the bridge is the fifth bridge currently being constructed by the Federal Government across Benue State as part of the administration’s infrastructure agenda. He noted that while the…
The transformation of the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, has become one of the flagship achievements of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration, with investments estimated at over ₦20 billion in infrastructure, medical equipment, staff welfare, and specialized healthcare services. This was disclosed during a media tour of the hospital by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, alongside the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr. Stephen Hwande, who highlighted the remarkable progress recorded over the last three years. Introducing the tour, Kula noted that although Benue State University has officially been renamed Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately take steps to vacate a court order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, citing concerns over the timing of the action ahead of the state’s governorship election. In a State House statement issued on Thursday, the President disclosed that he became aware of the court order, obtained by the EFCC on August 5, 2026, and expressed deep concern over the timing of the agency’s intervention. While reaffirming his support for the commission’s constitutional mandate to investigate and prosecute financial crimes, Tinubu stressed…
The Deputy Governor of Benue State, Barrister Sam Ode, has lauded the Federal Government for the ongoing construction of the Wurukum Overhead Bridge and the second phase of the Abuja–Akwanga–Makurdi–Ninth Mile dual carriageway, describing the project as a major intervention that will significantly improve traffic flow along one of Nigeria’s busiest transport corridors. The Deputy Governor said, during an inspection of the project at the Wurukum Overhead Bridge in Makurdi, that the second phase of the highway begins at Wurukum, where the completed first phase ends, and extends to Ninth Mile in Enugu State. He noted that the Benue section…
The Benue State Government has underscored its commitment to economic growth and industrial development through the establishment of the Food Basket Brewery, a major manufacturing project aimed at creating jobs, boosting local production, and expanding the state’s economy. During a media briefing at the facility, government officials said the project aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s multi-sectoral development agenda, while demonstrating the importance of state-led investments that directly improve the lives of citizens. According to the officials, the Food Basket Brewery is more than a conventional brewery. In addition to producing alcoholic beverages, the facility manufactures a range of non-alcoholic…
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors, led by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga; the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Special Duties, Tunde Rahman; the Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun; the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi; and other members, commenced an inspection tour of Benue State this morning. Accompanied by a pool of journalists representing various media platforms, the delegation is assessing ongoing Federal Government and Benue State Government projects across the state. Among the key projects inspected is the newly constructed High-Level Interchange in Makurdi. The Benue…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the successful rescue of 308 Nigerians abducted during separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as a major breakthrough in the country’s fight against insecurity. According to the Presidency, 163 of the rescued victims were kidnapped from Woro Community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, while the remaining 145 were abducted from communities in Niger State. The victims were rescued from the Kainji Lake National Park Forest in New Bussa Local Government Area of Niger State during a coordinated intelligence-led operation conducted by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), with…