Residents 'Marooned' as 'Catastrophic' Closure of Key Bridge Drags On

Residents 'marooned' as 'catastrophic' closure of key bridge drags on

Carpenders Park residents remain “marooned” as depressions in the surface mean the closure of a key bridge continues to drag on.

Niger Bridge closure: Motorists decry bad Onitsha-Owerri Road

The two-week Niger Bridge closure forces motorists to use the deplorable Onitsha-Owerri Road. Commuters face hardship and increased travel times. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-bridge-closure-motorists-decry-bad-onitsha-owerri-road/

First Niger Bridge Shuts For Two-Week Emergency Repairs — Motorists Diverted To Second Bridge As Commuters Fear Owerri Road Gridlock

The temporary closure of the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha, Anambra State, and Asaba, Delta State, commenced on Monday, September 7, 2026, as the Federal Government began emergency maintenance and rehabilitation works on the ageing bridge. Vehicular movement across the bridge was halted in the early hours of Monday, with motorists redirected to the Second […]

Asian Man Sucker-Punched in Central Park Hate Crime

There was another vicious attack against an Asian person in New York City ... this time in Central Park. It happened last Saturday, at around 1 in the afternoon. A 38-year-old Asian man was approached by someone who punched him in the face and