Mary Habila Death: Umahi’s Legal Team Seeks Police Approval for Autopsy Before Burial

The legal representatives of Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, have formally requested the Ebonyi State Police Command to ensure that an autopsy is carried out on the late Mary Habila before her body is released for burial, as authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. The request, contained in a petition submitted to […]

Tinubu’s Road Infrastructure Strategy Targets Security Challenges in Nigeria’s North-East

The Federal Government has linked its ongoing road construction programme to broader efforts aimed at improving national security, with the rehabilitation of key highways in the North-East positioned as part of a strategy to strengthen military mobility and reconnect communities affected by years of insurgency. Speaking during the commencement of rehabilitation works at Muna City […]

Tinubu Approves ₦3.9 Trillion Road Projects Across 15 States, Umahi Reveals Full Breakdown

The Federal Government has approved a major infrastructure expansion programme involving 27 road projects across 15 states, with the combined value of the projects exceeding ₦3.9 trillion. The approval was disclosed by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. According to the minister, the projects are part of […]

South-East Leaders Explore Political Path to Resolve Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention, Says Umahi

Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has revealed that political and regional leaders in the South-East are engaging stakeholders and exploring diplomatic solutions aimed at securing the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Umahi made the disclosure while inspecting ongoing construction work on the Section II segment of the Lagos-Calabar […]

Umahi Pledges Support for Nwifuru’s Full Two-Term Tenure in Ebonyi

David Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works and former governor of Ebonyi State, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the current governor, Francis Nwifuru, completes eight uninterrupted years in office. Umahi made this promise during a Christmas homage visit paid to him by the Izzi National Youths Forum at his hometown, Uburu, in Ohaozara Local Government […]

FG to Revise Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway for Efficiency and Cost Reduction

The Federal Government has announced plans to revise the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, reducing it from 10 to six lanes to ensure cost efficiency and address design challenges. Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works, shared this during a recent inspection of the highway. He explained that the revised proposal would soon be submitted to […]