The Federal Ministry of Works has fully closed the First Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State, for emergency maintenance and rehabilitation, beginning Monday, September 7, 2026. According to the ministry, the work is expected to last until September 21 and was deemed necessary due to the deteriorated condition of the bridge's structure.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigeria Police Force have initiated a crackdown on unauthorized checkpoints and roadblocks along the Apapa and Tin Can Island corridors. This action aims to enhance the flow of traffic and improve security in these critical areas.

The Lagos State Government has advised motorists to plan their journeys ahead of time as repair works commence on damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge. According to Vanguard News, the government issued the warning to help road users anticipate possible traffic disruptions along the busy corridor while the repairs are carried out. Authorities did not specify how long the repair works are expected to last.

Lagos State authorities have alerted motorists to the closure of a popular bridge in the city for rehabilitation works, urging residents to plan their movements accordingly. According to PM News, the government also appealed to motorists to exercise patience and cooperate with traffic managers and other officials deployed to the area throughout the repair period. The advisory aims to ease congestion and ensure safety while the rehabilitation is ongoing, though the duration of the closure was not specified in the report.

The Anambra State Police Command has initiated a crackdown on vehicles with tinted windows as part of a security operation to combat rising insecurity and prevent criminals from using such vehicles. This operation has led to the impounding of both permitted and non-permitted tinted vehicles, raising concerns among motorists, according to Vanguard.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged that the establishment of state police be delayed until after the 2027 general elections. He expressed concerns that the new policing system could be misused for political gain if implemented without proper safeguards, according to African Examiner.