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Nigerian govt reopens First Niger Bridge after 38 days of closure

Premium Times's headline. Reported by Premium Times, Nigerian Tribune, The Sun Nigeria, Punch.

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What Premium Times reported

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the bridge was closed for rehabilitation starting 7 September, initially scheduled for two weeks but later extended indefinitely due to persistent rainfall.

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  1. Premium Times Nigeria Nigerian govt reopens First Niger Bridge after 38 days of closure PREMIUM TIMES reported that the bridge was closed for rehabilitation starting 7 September, initially scheduled for two weeks but later extended indefinitely due to persistent rainfall. 16 Oct · Tier 2
  2. Nigerian Tribune Nigeria FG reopens First Niger Bridge after 38 days of closure Thirty-eight days after its closure, the federal government has reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Asaba and Onitsha amidst jubilation by 16 Oct · Tier 3
  3. The Sun Nigeria Nigeria FG reopens First Niger Bridge after major rehabilitation The Federal Government has reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Asaba, Delta State, and Onitsha, Anambra State, following extensive rehabilitation works aimed at improving structural safety, strengthening security and restoring seamless vehicular movement between the South-South and South-East ge 15 Oct · Tier 3
  4. Punch Nigeria FG reopens First Niger Bridge after 38-day closure The Federal Government has reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha and Asaba after a 38-day closure for emergency rehabilitation works. 16 Oct · Tier 3

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