BREAKING: Nigerian govt reopens First Niger Bridge

The Federal Government has reopened the First Niger Bridge to traffic after about 38 days of closure, restoring the link between Onitsha in Anambra State and Asaba in Delta State.
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, reopened the bridge on Thursday alongside federal and state representatives, including traditional rulers from Anambra and Delta states.
The bridge, built in 1965, was initially closed to traffic from September 7 to 21 to allow for emergency rehabilitation and maintenance works following the discovery of vandalised structural components, including its expansion-joint steelwork.
The closure, which was initially scheduled to end on September 21, was extended indefinitely du...