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The successful completion of Phase 1 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, Section 2 of the $ 1.26bn financing deal, according to President Bola Tinubu, is hailed as a significant boost to Nigeria’s infrastructure drive.

The Federal Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Works, and the Debt Management Office all worked together to secure the funding, according to a statement from the President on Friday.

Onanuga emphasized the road’s transformative potential and noted that the milestone would guarantee the project’s unbroken progress.

One of President Bola Tinubu’s best gifts to Nigeria is the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway. When the Tinubu administration completes the road, “those who have condemned this historic project will be ashamed of themselves,” said Onanuga.

FG Temporarily Opens Section 1 of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Tinubu emphasized that the highway is still at the forefront of the government’s economic and infrastructure agenda and that the financing milestone demonstrated his administration’s commitment to exploring novel funding options for significant national projects. Eleko in Lekki and Ode-Omi are connected through Phase 1, Section 2, which is roughly 55.7 kilometers long.

The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway will continue uninterrupted as a result of closing this transaction.

The President said, “Our administration will continue to look for available funding opportunities to carry out significant economic and priority infrastructure projects across the country.”

Eleko in Lekki and Ode-Omi, two important economic corridors anticipated to improve national trade efficiency and logistics connectivity, are connected by Phase 1, Section 2 of the highway, which extends for about 55.7 kilometers.

The project’s scaleability and appeal to international financiers are strengthened by the funding, which follows an earlier $747 million secured for Phase 1, Section 1.

First Abu Dhabi Bank and Afreximbank provided the financing, which also had a portion of the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) to support the partially mitigated risk.

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About five people, including a couple and their young daughter, were hurt by an explosion that occurred on Thursday night in Offa, Kwara State, injuring several of the structures.
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Along the Offa-Ijagbo road, a sad incident took place.
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A landlady whose home was damaged claims that the incident took place around 10 pm when she began to hear an unusual humming noise that later caused the object to fall onto her building.

“I’m not certain what exactly happened,” she said. The ground was landed by something. Victoria Macharty, the woman, has no words for it, “I can’t really describe it.”

They arrived this morning and picked up the object, they said. A small box and pieces of iron were present, along with another item that resembled rims.

Nobody would pick anything because we stayed here and prevented anyone from entering. The local government’s chairman arrived this morning with what was being billed as an anti-bomb unit, and they packed the items.

She listed the damage that included “the fence, the house, and two windows.”

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Four adjacent buildings were seriously damaged, according to another eyewitness who was speaking against the camera. ‎‎‎

Olatunji Sulaiman, the head of the Offa Local Government Area (LGA), dissipated community members’ concerns while assessing the damages.

Due to military personnel visiting and being unsure of the precise source of the bomb, Sulaiman explained that it is not a bomb.

The LGA boss said that “only a few homes were affected, and the situation has been resolved.”

Because investigations are ongoing, we are unable to yet disclose what exactly happened. We will be able to identify the specific events that occurred following the examination and report.

However, we want to assure the public that this wasn’t a plane crash or bomb explosion. An investigation is being conducted into the incident. Thankfully, there were no injuries and the situation was calm.

The C-130 aircraft’s arrival in Portugal for scheduled maintenance has been confirmed by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, a spokesman for the NAF, stated in a statement on Friday that the aircraft “arrived safely at the maintenance facility, OGMA in Lisbon, Portugal on Friday.”

According to Ejodame, “The ferry flight was successfully completed, transiting Banjul and Casablanca in accordance with an updated flight plan and established aviation safety procedures.

He claims that the aircraft and its crew did not cause any problems when they arrived, completing the scheduled depot maintenance process.

He noted that the host authorities’ cooperation and support throughout the transit makes sure all personnel are safe and remain in good spirits.

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After taking a ferry flight for scheduled depot maintenance, the aircraft safely landed in Banjul, The Gambia, on December 23.

Due to technical issues, the aircraft made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkinabe, on December 8.

The aircraft and its crew were temporarily detained. The aircraft had been carrying 11 military personnel, according to a joint statement from the Alliance of Sahel States, which included Mali, Niger, and Burkinabe.

According to an alliance statement read on state media in the three West African nations, an aircraft belonging to the Air Force of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (C-130) was forced to land today in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkinabe, due to an in-flight emergency situation while it was operating in Burkinabe airspace.

NAF, however, claimed that the landing was solely a precaution and that it was conducted in accordance with international aviation safety regulations. The company also argued that there was no need for an emergency and that the aircraft remained operational throughout.

Following a disturbance the group caused in some Sango-Ota, Ogun State, the police command reported that it had arrested eight suspects for breaking the law, unlawful assembly, traffic obstructing, and serious assault on police officers.

Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command’s representative, confirmed this in a statement released to journalists in Abeokuta, the state capital.

A group allegedly agitating on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2025, attacked police deployed to uphold law and order at Temidire Junction and Under-Bridge in Sango-Ota, setting bonfires, preventing traffic flow, and staging protests at the intersection of the “Democratic Republic of the Yoruba” (DRY) on December 25th, 2025).

According to him, “Police operatives quickly mobilized to the affected locations, successfully dispersed the group, and arrested the following suspects: Adewale Sosanya, M’ aged 48, Opeyemi Oladotun, M’ aged 31, Ajoke Gabriel, F’ aged 19, Adewale Adebomojo, M’ aged 40, Olurotimi Ademola, M’ aged 52, and Toyin Gabriel, F’ aged 40,”

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He claimed that the suspects’ vehicles, which included a Toyota Dyna used to transport them, two broadcast speakers, a carton containing flags, shirts with their agitation inscriptions, and banners displaying their messages and manifesto.

The suspects will be taken into custody when the investigation is finished, according to the police.

Yusuf Tuggar, the minister of foreign affairs, welcomed the US’s counterterrorism operations in the North-West and expressed his desire for global cooperation in the fight against insecurity.

Tuggar spoke on Friday after the US confirmed its support for US airstrikes in the area, which it claimed caused several terrorists to die there.

“We have been having a good relationship with Americans,” he said. On Friday’s edition of Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Tuggar stated that this is what we’ve always been hoping for: to collaborate with Americans, collaborate with other nations in preventing terrorism, and stop the murder of innocent Nigerians.

US military targets ISIS terrorists in Nigeria in response to Trump’s orders.

Nigeria Provided Intelligence

The Nigerian government, which also provided intelligence for the operation, was responsible for the strikes, which were carried out on Thursday, according to the minister.

He claimed that Nigeria provided intelligence for the US’s attack there. Before the strike, I had a conversation with US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and we agreed to meet to discuss the plan with President Tinubu.

The minister said, “Now that the US is cooperating, we would do it jointly, and we would make sure that it is a joint operation, and it is not just about pursuing one religion or the other,” as the president stated before yesterday.

“We are a multi-religious nation, and we are working with partners like the US to combat terrorism and protect Nigerians’ lives and properties.”

Watch his interview on the morning show at nbsp below.

The state’s 20 local government chairmen have received sports utility vehicles (SUVs) from the governor of Ogun, Dapo Abiodun. &nbsp,

Governor Abiodun stated that the action is in line with his promise and is intended to promote order at the local level of development.

The governor praised the local government chairmen for their efforts in spreading the benefits of democracy to the people of Abeokuta during a speech delivered by Ganiyu Hamzat, the governor’s Ogun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, during the distribution held in the state.

Governor Abiodun reiterated the commitment of his administration to working closely with them to enhance Ogun State residents’ quality of life and well-being.

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With the presentation of Sports Utility Vehicles to the 20 local government areas in Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun has reinforced his administration’s commitment to effective grassroots governance.

The presentation, which was part of the… picture, took in Abeokuta. twitter.com/u9gz0Lo5H5

Afolasade Adeyemo, the chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), described the response as a welcome development.

Adeyemo expressed deep gratitude to the governor for keeping his promise.

The Ogun ALGON leader praised Governor Abiodun’s accomplishments in key areas like education, housing, healthcare, and road infrastructure. He also serves as the chairman of the Odeda Local Government Area.

She assured the local government chairmen that they would continue to support the governor’s efforts to make Ogun State the pride of its residents, indigenes, and Nigerians in general and that the governor’s ISEYA mantra has elevated Ogun State to a prestigious position.