
Residents of Edo State have decried the deplorable condition of roads in Benin City, where potholes and flooding have rendered major routes impassable, according to Punch. The report highlights growing frustration among residents over the infrastructure challenges and notes that the government's response to the situation is addressed in the coverage.
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Residents of Benin City in Edo State, Nigeria, are expressing frustration over the deteriorating condition of roads in the metropolis, Tribune Online reports. According to the report, complaints about the deplorable state of roads in Edo extend beyond commuters passing through, with locals lamenting the hardship caused by the poor infrastructure. The report highlights growing public discontent over the situation in the state.
Tribune Online (NG)·September 9, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Residents of Illushi community in Edo State, Nigeria, have appealed for urgent government intervention after severe flooding submerged homes and farmlands. According to Punch, the flooding is the worst the area has experienced in years, leaving residents calling for help as the waters damage property and disrupt livelihoods.
Punch·September 9, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has commissioned a 5.5-kilometre road and erosion control project in Uyo, the state capital. According to Punch, the project is intended to improve accessibility for residents and address flooding problems in the area. The commissioning forms part of the state government's ongoing infrastructure development efforts.
Punch·September 9, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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Tori.ng·September 8, 2026 at 11:29 AM
The Nigerian federal government is moving to terminate the Benin-Asaba road concession agreement over alleged contract breaches, according to Channels TV. The Federal Controller of Works in Edo State, Babatunde Tajudeen, said the Federal Ministry of Works was exploring measures to restore the highway and ease the hardship faced by motorists who use the route.
Channels TV·September 8, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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Tori.ng·September 9, 2026 at 10:04 AM