Nigerians wear renewed smiles as FG reveals plan to Build roads that’ll last for 100 years.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the Tinubu administration is pioneering a new generation of highways designed to last 50 to 100 years, moving away from Nigeria’s history of short-lived roads.

During an inspection of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway, he explained that the ministry is adopting innovative designs prioritising durability, cost-effectiveness and the recycling of existing asphalt layers reinforced with concrete to withstand heavy traffic and harsh weather.

“The goal is to build roads that last, save funds and boost growth,” Umahi said, stressing the shift from flexible asphalt to rigid concrete pavements to cut long-term maintenance costs. He warned contractors against removing structurally sound asphalt, describing it as wasteful and technically unsound.

The Abuja–Kaduna section, handled by Infiouest International Limited, is one of Nigeria’s most advanced road projects, with over 300 heavy-duty machines deployed, and Umahi praised the contractor for meeting international standards.

Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, highlighted Tinubu’s focus on durable infrastructure and commended Umahi’s mentorship of engineers on quality standards.

The 375-kilometre expressway linking Abuja to northern trade hubs, awarded in 2018, faced delays due to funding gaps and insecurity, but the redesigned project using concrete pavement is expected to cut travel time, reduce vehicle costs, and strengthen trade and security across the North-West corridor.

Sam Amadi: “Nigeria Needs Fresh Leaders, Not Recycled Politicians”

Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has sparked conversations about the future of Nigeria’s politics after questioning the recycling of familiar political figures ahead of the 2027 elections.

In a post on his official X account, Amadi asked:

“Can someone tell me what I would gain by changing Tinubu for Amaechi, Hope for Araraume, Malami for Gbaja, El-Rufai for Tinubu or Shettima? What is the point of the change? Why can we not have a different politics with the likes of Peter Obi, Adesina, Shehu Sani, Aisha etc? Why?”


According to him, merely rotating the same old leaders does not represent real change but only extends the cycle that has hindered Nigeria’s progress.

Amadi stressed that the country needs a new political direction driven by fresh voices and visionary leadership, not individuals who have already been in power without delivering transformative results.

He pointed to leaders like Peter Obi, Akinwumi Adesina, Shehu Sani, and Aisha Yesufu as examples of figures who could inject new energy and ideas into governance.

Until Nigeria breaks away from its entrenched political structures, Amadi warned, the nation may remain trapped in a cycle of disappointment.

SDP’s Adewole Adebayo: “Tinubu Must Not Remain in Power Beyond 2027”

Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has cautioned that it would be a grave mistake for Nigeria if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains in office beyond 2027.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Daily Post on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Adebayo emphasized that leadership renewal is critical for Nigeria’s progress.

> “President Tinubu is not supposed to be there. And it would be a mistake for the country, even for him personally, and for any other person, to keep him beyond 2027,” Adebayo declared.

He argued that fresh leadership and new ideas are needed to tackle Nigeria’s challenges and restore effective governance. According to him, opposition coalitions must focus not just on removing Tinubu but on providing credible solutions.

Adebayo further noted that Nigeria’s political culture often encourages leaders to cling to power without accountability, stressing that citizens should prioritize ethics, principles, and integrity over party loyalty.

He insisted that the future of Nigeria depends on electing leaders capable of ethical and transformative governance, not recycling old systems of power.

Newsbrief: 17-Year-Old Cyclist Dies After Junior Vuelta Crash

Spanish teenager Ivan Melendez Luque has died after a major crash involving about 20 riders during the queen stage of the Junior Tour of Spain between Langa de Duero and Laguna Negra.

Eighteen riders were hospitalised in Soria, three in serious condition, but doctors later confirmed Luque, who rode for the Tenerife team, succumbed to his injuries. Organisers have cancelled the remainder of the race, with tributes held in Aranda del Duero.

The International Cycling Union (UCI) expressed condolences, describing the loss as “deeply saddening.” Luque becomes the second junior cyclist to die in competition this year after Italy’s Samuele Privitera.
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Uganda’s 86-Year-Old Deputy Prime Minister, Moses Ali, Still Campaigning for 2026 Elections

At 86, Moses Ali is actively campaigning for re-election ahead of Uganda’s January 2026 polls — a move that has reignited debate across Africa.

How long will the continent keep recycling leaders until the grave becomes the finish line?

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