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Rapid Infrastructure Renewal in Abuja Confuses Google Maps, Says Mayaki
The Country Director of the Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa, Mr. John Mayaki, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for their monumental achievements in infrastructure renewal projects in Abuja. However, he noted that these rapid developments have caused confusion for Google Maps users.
Mayaki shared his experience, saying, “On several occasions, I have had to drive around the same area in Abuja multiple times before finding my way, as even Google Maps is confused due to the new road networks. Although this has resulted in wasting precious time and fuel, the development is worthwhile”, he marveled at the rapid progress in the FCT within a short period under President Tinubu’s administration.
While commending President Tinubu and Minister Wike for their tireless efforts and giant strides, Mayaki called on the FCT administration to synchronize the newly constructed roads with Google Maps. He said this synchronization is crucial to help users navigate the city efficiently without wasting resources and time due to the app’s inability to locate and direct users appropriately.
Mayaki recounted a specific incident where he eventually found his way to a friend’s house near the Abacha Barracks in the Kugbo area, but not without considerable detours and fuel wastage. “The rigmarole was painful but worth it,” he said. “I have never seen such rapid development in recent history within such a short period.”
He further explained his experiences in other parts of the city, including Jahi, Katampe, Guzape, and Wuye, where Google Maps failed to recognize some of the newly opened routes. “I looked like a confused person. I started wondering – are President Bola Tinubu and Minister Wike confusing Google Maps or me? Or are they simply ahead of Google Maps?”
Mayaki said, “While I appreciate the President and the Minister for this bold step, there is a need for better integration between rapid urban development projects and digital navigation tools to ensure efficient and seamless travel for residents and visitors in the rapidly transforming city of Abuja.”
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has claimed that he did not offend President Bola Tinubu.
Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto State, is currently being quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Abuja.
The Cable reports that Tambuwal, a former governor and currently a serving senator, is in detention over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189 billion.
The development comes after the African Democratic Congress, ADC, alleged that EFCC was carrying out selective investigations targeting opposition politicians.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party claimed that recent EFCC summons to senior members of the opposition coalition were politically motivated and linked to their political affiliations.
According to ADC, some of the cases being pursued are not based on new evidence but involve reopening files from past years.
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BREAKING: Nigerian Senator Ibrahim Musa Kontagora D1es After Abuja Hospital Denies Surgery Over $15,000 Bill
In a devastating turn of events that’s igniting outrage across the nation, Senator Ibrahim Musa Kontagora has sadly passed away after a private hospital in Abuja allegedly refused to perform a crucial surgery due to his inability to pay a $15,000 (around ₦23 million) medical bill upfront.
The former senator was in dire need of a life-saving operation, but reports indicate that the medical team wouldn’t move forward without full payment — even in his critical state. Just moments later, he was pronounced dead.
This heartbreaking incident has reignited a national conversation about:
The failing state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, the ruthless commercialization of essential medical care
The growing divide between the political elite and the struggling masses
Despite being a former senator, Kontagora became yet another casualty of a system that views healthcare as a luxury rather than a fundamental right.
Critics are demanding immediate reform and asking:
“If a senator can be left to die over a bill, what hope do ordinary Nigerians have?”
Nigerians deserve answers; they deserve better.
They deserve a healthcare system that prioritizes life over profit.
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