Third Mainland Bridge President Ibrahim Babangida in 1990; it measures about 11.8 km in length. By 2006, Many commuters had reported that the Third Mainland Bridge was vibrating noticeably, indicating that it needed urgent attention. As a result, remedial work was commenced on the portions of the bridge at different times, leading to partial closure of the bridge at different times. As at January 2013, this work was completed. Recently, there have been rumours of cracks on the bridge. This, however, was denied by authorities. The eight-lane bridge experienced a new look during the last repairing exercise, painting the bridge guide with the
Football at the 1978 All-Africa Games – Men's qualification Football at the 1978 All-Africa Games – Men's qualification The men's qualification for football tournament at the 1978 All-Africa Games. Morocco withdrew. "Libya qualified by taking place Tunisia after it withdrew later. In addition, Algeria qualified as hosts." The tournament was held in Bamako, Mali. Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Senegal withdrew. "Mali qualified." The tournament was held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Liberia and Sierra Leone withdrew. "Ghana qualified." The tournament was held in Lagos, Nigeria. Central African Republic, Niger, Togo and Upper Volta withdrew. "Nigeria qualified." The tournament was held in Cameroon. "Cameroon qualified." The tournament was held in Cairo,