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How FG raised $2 billion for CNG investment as Nigerians battle high fuel price

…move to pass the savings from Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles to commuters.

Investment by nigerianewsfeed · 2 days ago · 0 comments · 8 views
Watch video: Ikeja Electric worker miraculously survives high-voltage shock on power pole

…condition was still unclear at that point.The rescue operation visibly unsettled commuters and residents nearby, with a crowd gathering as the IKEDC team worked to complete the lowering process. Despite the visible distress of the situation, the eyewitness's reassurance that the technician had survived the initial shoc…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 2 days ago · 0 comments · 8 views
C'River residents, motorists accuse police of extortion, command denies allegations

…said the collection had become a daily routine, especially during peak hours when commuters troop to Watt Market for trading, while other drivers are publicly harassed if they fail to comply. “They block the road every evening. If you don’t pay N200 or N500, they will delay you or threaten to impound your vehicle,” one…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 3 days ago · 0 comments · 8 views
FG reveals how $2bn CNG investment could cut transport and fuel costs in Nigeria

…had resulted in significant fuel savings and improved profitability.According to him, commuters using CNG-powered buses were also beginning to benefit through lower transport fares.“The objective is not simply to increase the number of CNG vehicles and refuelling stations, but to translate fuel savings into lower trans…

Investment by nigerianewsfeed · 4 days ago · 0 comments · 7 views
Two die after stabbing in New York's Times Square

…the world,” the police chief said. “At any given moment, there are 1000s of New Yorkers, commuters, tourists, families, workers moving through these streets.” An AFP journalist at the scene saw a large emergency services presence and officials inspecting a patch of blood in Times Square. AFP

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 5 days ago · 0 comments · 10 views
How Nigerians will enjoy lower transportation costs nationwide - Tinubu

…move to pass the savings from Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles to commuters.President Bola Tinubu rolls out plans to lower transportation costs nationwide. >The announcement came after Tinubu met with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa, A…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 9 days ago · 0 comments · 6 views
Fuel crisis: Details of Tinubu, APC governors’ meeting emerge

…had an important role to play in ensuring that the savings from cheaper fuel reached commuters. “Intra-state transport is where Nigerians feel the cost most directly, and it is where the states hold the levers. I am encouraged that our Governors are moving to bring these benefits closer to the people they serve. “We ha…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 9 days ago · 0 comments · 12 views
Legacy projects will help APC win Rivers elections - Fubara

…was necessary because of the poor condition of the old road and the long hours commuters spent travelling along the route. Fubara said his administration was focused on projects capable of improving the lives of residents rather than merely executing projects for their own sake. “Like I’ll always say, I’m not intereste…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 10 days ago · 0 comments · 10 views
Troops foil armed robbery attack, rescue two locals in Plateau

…have continued efforts to maintain security along the route and ensure the safety of commuters using the highway. by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 9:45 AM | Share this Story

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 11 days ago · 0 comments · 15 views
Nigerian newspapers review: Opposition parties lash Yari over ‘APC’ll rule beyond 2031’ vow

…documents in visa applications. Moving to another newspaper, The Guardian leads with commuters and businesspeople groaning as gridlock in Edo and Delta cuts off the South-South region from the rest of the country. The Punch leads with the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) saying it has uncovered an emerging cr…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 12 days ago · 0 comments · 11 views
FG begins demolition of Carter Bridge, unveils N548.98bn replacement

…between Lagos Island and the mainland for decades and remains an important route for commuters and businesses operating across the two parts of the city. However, prolonged exposure to heavy traffic and the marine environment has contributed to the deterioration of the structure, particularly its submerged components.…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 12 days ago · 0 comments · 10 views
Ondo Amotekun arrests suspected kidnapper negotiating ransom, another targeting his former employer's wife

…in the evening. He rides the motorcycle with daggers and knives, and while unsuspecting commuters are travelling with him, he stops them, throws them off the motorcycle and collects everything they have. "He had carried out the act on several people before Amotekun laid siege for him. We were able to arrest him in the…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 12 days ago · 0 comments · 15 views
Bad roads: Suspend roadworthiness requirements for vehicles in Southern Nigeria - Comedian I Go Save tells FG

…citing catastrophic road conditions. The entertainer questioned why authorities force commuters to maintain "roadworthy" cars when the infrastructure itself is unmotorable and actively damages vehicles. Speaking via his Instagram story, he urged the government to immediately declare a state of emergency on southern roa…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 13 days ago · 0 comments · 10 views
FAAC trillions: Govs list projects, Nigerians await relief

…natural gas buses had transported about four million residents free of charge, saving commuters an estimated N4bn. In Bauchi, Governor Bala Mohammed said the state had recorded higher revenues under the Tinubu administration and passed part of the increase to local councils. He attributed the construction of about 3,00…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 14 days ago · 0 comments · 16 views
VIDEO: Protesters demand urgent repairs on Benin-Agbor Bypass

…Siluko Road, Benin City, after portions of the road failed, causing difficulties for commuters and motorists. The government said Governor Monday Okpebholo had approved funds for the commencement of rehabilitation work, while the state’s Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, confirmed the development during a visit to the s…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 16 days ago · 0 comments · 13 views
DSS nabs fake operative extorting Abuja motorists with toy gun

…for allegedly impersonating an officer of the Service and using a fake firearm to extort commuters and motorists in Abuja. Maiye was arrested late Wednesday by DSS operatives at his hideout around NITEL Junction, along Adetokunbo Ademola Way, Wuse II, Abuja, following credible intelligence received by the Service. At t…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 17 days ago · 0 comments · 14 views
One chance syndicate apprehended in Ogun

…suspects confessed during interrogation to being active members of the gang terrorizing commuters in the state capital. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members and recover exhibits. The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the VCRU for their swift and tactical response. He reiterated the Co…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 19 days ago · 0 comments · 12 views
Deplorable Mowe-Ofada road leaves commuters groaning over fares

Residents and commuters along the Mowe-Ofada Road in Mowe, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have lamented the abandonment of the road project, saying its poor condition has disrupted businesses and driven up transportation costs. PUNCH Metro correspondents, who visited the area on Thursday, observed t…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 20 days ago · 0 comments · 15 views
Gunmen k!ll woman and truck driver along road in Benue

…the Kyado""Jootar axis, where criminal Tiv elements have reportedly continued to target commuters and motorists. Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE are expected to sustain night fighting patrols and other security operations along the route to track down the perpetrators, prevent further attacks and reassure residents an…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 22 days ago · 0 comments · 25 views
Kidnappers beat me after I told them my family could only raise N500,000 ransom - Kogi abductee

…that Anyichie and the other victims were abducted last Sunday when armed men attacked commuters along the Ojuwo-Ajengo-Memarebo and Ojiwo-Itobe roads in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. The victims were rescued on Monday during a joint operation involving the Nigerian Army, Navy, police and local vigilantes alon…

lifestyle by nigerianewsfeed · 24 days ago · 0 comments · 12 views
I bled throughout the night, abducted Kogi captive recounts ordeal

…the victims were abducted on Sunday, August 9, 2026, when armed criminals attacked commuters. “During the operation, the joint security team established contact with the fleeing kidnappers and engaged them in a fierce firefight. “Overwhelmed by the superior firepower and coordinated assault of the security forces, the…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 24 days ago · 0 comments · 14 views
Makinde inaugurates 177 shops, motor park, other projects in Oyo

…have restored the once-busy commercial hub to its former glory, providing traders and commuters with a safer and more conducive environment for business.” Makinde, therefore, urged traders and motorists to use the facilities responsibly. He said, “I am glad today that we have restored the glory of this park through the…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 29 days ago · 0 comments · 20 views
FG begins assessment of flood-affected sections on Benin-Sagamu Expressway

…passage along this highway,” Umahi said. He also expressed the ministry’s sympathy to commuters and residents affected by the flood. NAN

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 14 views
FG begins repairs on Kano eastern bypass to reduce traffic congestion

…rehabilitation works in the future and lowering vehicle operating costs for thousands of commuters and commercial transporters that rely on the route daily. “The bypass serves as a critical transport artery within Kano, connecting long-haul traffic from the North-East with the North-West while allowing motorists to byp…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 13 views
Community commends Uba Sani over road project

…residents and motorists. Ahmed noted that the road had previously caused hardship, with commuters spending over two hours to travel a two-kilometre stretch. He said the ongoing construction has significantly reduced travel time and improved access to communities. The chairman thanked the governor for initiating the pro…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 17 views
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