Third Mainland Bridge repairs commence
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1. Third Mainland Bridge repairs commence
The Federal Ministry of Works in partnership with the Lagos State government has flagged off the rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge, the Record’s Omon Okhuevbie reported. The rehabilitation project which is valued at N21.074 billion was officially launched on Wednesday by the Federal Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, and the Deputy Governor of Lagos, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat in Lagos.
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2. Deathtrap
A fatal accident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway has claimed the lives of two people and injured 10 others, the Punch reported. Since September 17, when five people lost their lives on the notorious expressway, there have been a total of seven fatalities and numerous injured individuals.
3. Resilient Mission
Despite an explosion that killed two…
