The President made this known at the Road Summit 2026 themed “Sustainable Road Infrastructure for National Growth,” where he was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON.

He noted that the summit was timely, coming at a period when Nigeria’s road network is under increasing strain from rapid population growth, urbanisation, rising traffic volumes, overloading, climate change and persistent flooding.

Speaking on behalf of the President, Senator Akume highlighted key road infrastructure interventions under the Tinubu administration, describing them as unprecedented investments focused on engineering excellence, long-term value and climate resilience. He cited the 780-kilometre Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway as a flagship project expected to unlock Nigeria’s blue economy, improve coastal connectivity and stimulate tourism, trade and industrial development. He also referenced the 1,068-kilometre Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, a major North–South corridor designed to open new economic frontiers and strengthen national integration.

Also addressing participants at the summit, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, represented by the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Muhammad Goronyo, said the Federal Government is fast-tracking legacy road projects while prioritising strategic economic corridors nationwide. He explained that the administration is transitioning from fragmented annual road interventions to comprehensive, long-term infrastructure planning driven by modern construction standards, innovative technologies and climate-responsive, data-driven maintenance systems. He added that the government is committed to building climate resilience through the use of durable materials and the empowerment of indigenous contractors.

In his welcome remarks, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Dr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi, emphasised that President Tinubu’s infrastructure agenda has strengthened the capacity of key agencies to effectively discharge their mandates, particularly in federal road maintenance and asset preservation.

The Road Summit 2026 was organised by the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to shape the future of Nigeria’s road infrastructure through expert engagement, stakeholder collaboration and public-private partnerships aimed at addressing the nation’s road maintenance and development challenges.

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Abdur-Rahman Balogun, National President, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) who spoke on behalf of the Muslim Community at a press conference in Abuja said the recent development in Sokoto is a grave concern and utmost importance.

He said that the alleged plot by the Government of Sokoto State to depose, undermine the influence and authority of the revered Sultan by tampering with the laws regulating the administration of the Sultanate, will not be in the best interest of Sokoto State, its government and the Muslims at large.
In his words: “Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, being the spiritual head of more than 150 million Muslims in Nigeria, Niger, Mali and other places, is a symbol of unity, wisdom, and leadership, and he has been a beacon of hope and guidance for our people. His deposition would not only be a travesty of justice but also a threat to the very fabric of our society.

Balogun recalled that despite the intervention of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the Government of Sokoto, Governor Aliyu denied, yet continued the process of a Bill for the Amendment of Sultanate Council Law in the State House of Assembly.

He highlighted that the presence of the Sultan in Sokoto made Sokoto the Makkah of Nigerian Muslim leaders from all the geo-political zones.

“Very important personalities in the country visit Sokoto to pay homage to this great Muslim leader and the government of Sokoto state. Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar CFR, mni, has made the Sultanate a celebrated seat, a pride and reference to the Nigerian Muslim Ummah and beyond. He has successfully amalgamated the Northern and Southern Muslim dichotomy that today Muslims from all over the country can proudly say, we have a leader,” he noted.

The Muslim Community advised the Governor to build on the legacies of past administrations in empowering the Sultan and make him a true Sarki of the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria.
The group, however called on President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to intervene by ensuring that the 200 years old Sultanate is protected from the control of politics, power and government.

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A statement signed by the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, explained that, “the national and the various moon sighting committees across the country did not receive any report on the sighting of the new moon of Muharram on Friday, 5th July, 2024, which is the 29th of Dhul’Hijja 1445 AH, hence Saturday, 6th of July, is the 30th of Dhul’Hijja”.

The Sultan felicitated with Nigerian Muslims on the new year and urged them to continue to pray for peace, progress and development of the country.

Meanwhile, Jigawa, Kebbi, Oyo, and Kwara State Governments have declared Monday 8 July as work free day to mark the new Islamic Year 1446AH.

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar by stated this in a special announcement on Wednesday night.

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Bojo-Bodinga, a PDP stalwart from Sokoto South Senatorial District was received by the APC leader in the state, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto North) at his residence, on Friday in Sokoto.

This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Sokoto on Saturday by Bashar Abubakar, the Special Adviser, New Media to Wamakko.

Abubakar said the event was witnessed by Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, the Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu, the APC governorship candidate in the state and many other prominent APC loyalists.

He quoted the State APC Chairman, Alhaji Isa Sadiq-Achida while speaking on behalf of the party assured the new member and his supporters of equal treatment with all other members.

On his part, Bojo-Bodinga said that he and his teeming PDP supporters across the state had left the party for APC for good.

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Commissioner of Police in the state, Muhammed Ussaini Gumel, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Sokoto.

Although the police authorities are yet to trace the actual owners of the PVCs, Gumel said it is believed that the owners of the PVCs are not residents of Sabon Birnin alone where the suspect was arrested.

He called on members of the public especially those with cases of missing PVCs to visit the command headquarters where copies of the cards will be displayed for owners to identify and reclaim them.

According to the CP, the prosecution of the suspect will be facilitated by the proofs and testimonies of owners who show up at the command headquarters to claim their PVCs.

Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has not printed the PVCs of Nigerians who participated in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise from January 15 to July 31, 2022.

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