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Oyo Govt. Begins Repair Works on Odo-Ogun “Horror” Bridge

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The people of Oyo Town and the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State has shown appreciation to the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde for taking up the initiative of reconstructing the Oyo-Iseyin federal road after decades of abandonment. This is as the 72-year-old Odo-Ogun bridge that residents and Continue Reading

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FRSC Begins Move to Enforce Installation of Speed Limit Devices

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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun State command has announced plans to enforce installation of speed limiting devices in commercial vehicles and deploy radar guns for speed detection and control to reduce road traffic crashes. FRSC Public Education Officer, Mrs Florence Okpe who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta […]Continue Reading

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Four Feared Dead in Ogun Auto Crash

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Four persons have been presumed dead while 12 other people sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal crash that occurred in Fidiwo, Obafemi Owode local government area of Ogun state. The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun State, Mr. Ahmed Umar confirmed the crash in a statement in Abeokuta. Mr. Umar said […]Continue Reading

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Transporters Assures Ibadan Residents of Stability In Transport Fares

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As the Christmas holiday declared by the Federal government ends today, the transport situation in some interstate motor parks witnessed a low turnout of passengers. This is even as the commuters said transport fare remains unchanged. Our correspondent who monitored the situation however reports that the passenger’s large turnout was witnessed at the Obafemi Awolowo […]Continue Reading

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Avoid excessive speeding, obey traffic rules – NEMA charges drivers

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Motorists have been urged to obey all traffic rules and avoid speeding during the Yuletide. The Head, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, for Ekiti, Ondo and Osun State, Mr. Olusegun Afolayan made the call during the flag-off of “Operation Eagle Eye” in Oshogbo. Our Correspondent, Funmi Adekoya completes the report. Funmi AdekoyaContinue Reading

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Olaiya Flyover contractor has handled more complex projects – Osun Govt

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Osun State government has dispelled the rumour going round in some quarters that the construction of Olaiya Flyover is being handled by an incompetent contractor who had done a poor job. The Osun State Commissioner for Works and Transportation, Mr Remi Omowaye explained that the contractor handling the job had handled bigger and more complex […]Continue Reading

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Accident on Osogbo-Gbongan Highway Claims One

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One person has been reported dead, while eighteen others sustained varying degrees of injury in a lone accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus at Abere, on Osogbo-Gbongan Highway. In a statement in Osogbo, the Public Relations Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Osun State Command, Mrs Agnes Ogunyemi said the accident occurred at […]Continue Reading

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We will name Ibadan Airport Road after Omololu Olunloyo – Gov. Makinde

Web News 17 December 2021 1726 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has pledged to name the proposed dualized Ibadan Airport Road and other adjourning routes after a former governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo upon completion.  He disclosed this at the flag-off ceremony of the 3.2 kilometres Ibadan Airport Road, some adjourning access routes around the environs and rehabilitation […]Continue Reading

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Yuletide: Ogun Unveils Joint Taskforce For Traffic Management

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The Ogun State Government has inaugurated a Joint Task Force comprising the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Police, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Vehicle Inspection Office, VIO and the Ministry of Transportation, to maintain sanity on major roads within the state, for end-of-the-year traffic management operations. In a statement, the Public Education Continue Reading

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Oyo Government Approves Dualisation of Airport Road, Others

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Oyo State Government has approved the award of the contract for the dualisation of the Ibadan Airport Road and some link roads at the cost of 4.9 billion naira. The Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Daud Sangodoyin said this while briefing journalists after the executive council meeting in Ibadan. Professor Sangodoyin explained […]Continue Reading

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FRSC Confirms 20 Dead, Seven Injured in Bauchi Accidents

Web News 13 December 2021 454 0

The Bauchi State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday confirmed that 20 people died, while seven others sustained varying degrees of injuries in two separate accidents that occurred in the state on Sunday. The Sector Commander, Yusuf Abdullahi, confirmed this to journalists in Bauchi, informing them that the accident occurred at […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Government Begins Enforcement of Ban on Indiscriminate Parking

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Ogun State government has commenced enforcement of the ban on indiscriminate parking of vehicles along Sagamu Interchange – Abeokuta expressway. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Kunle Somorin says the renewed enforcement of the ban is with immediate effect.  The statement explains that the step is necessary to reduce incessant cases Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt. Warns Motorist against Unauthorised Advert Stickers

Web News 7 December 2021 485 0

Oyo State Government has cautioned vehicle, tricycle and motorbike operators and other corporate bodies operating a fleet of vehicles in the state against using mobile advert stickers different from the ones produced by the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA). The Director-General of the Agency, Temilola Adibi gave the warning during the launching of […]Continue Reading

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Auto Crash Claim Lives on Ago-Iwoye-Ibadan Road

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Five people have been presumed dead while six other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in accident that occurred along Ago-iwoye –Ibadan route within Arebi Village before Mamu area of Ogun state. The accident which occurred around four minutes to one in the afternoon involved Opel Safira marked FN73APP and a Mazda Bus with registration number […]Continue Reading

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Accident Claims Two Lives on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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Two persons have died in a road accident involving two trucks on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.  A report from the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps hinted that both articulated vehicles were heading towards Lagos when the incident occurred. The report said the trucks involved a Hanvan lowberg with number plate WDE 79 XB and another […]Continue Reading

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Road Crashes: Osun FRSC Trains Volunteer First Responders

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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Osun State Sector Command says 182 people died in road crashes in Osun State between January and October 2021.  The Sector Commander of the FRSC in the state, Mr Paul Okpe gave the information in his office in Osogbo, the state capital, while speaking on the Global Week of […]Continue Reading

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3 Injured In Gas Explosion On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 8 November 2021 478 0

Three persons have been injured in a gas explosion near the Berger Yard, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to a witness, the explosion was due to a road traffic crash involving vehicles which led to the gas explosion and burning of vehicles. The injured have been reportedly taken to the hospital in Sagamu. The Sector Commander, Federal […]Continue Reading

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Makinde Commends FRSC on Driving School Standardization Programme (DSSP)

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Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has commended the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on the ongoing Driving School Standardization Programme (DSSP). The governor who was represented by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Mogaji Akin Fagbemi PhD at the 2021 National Workshop for Proprietors and Trainings for Instructors of Driving Continue Reading

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Oyo Government Warns Its Drivers On Disregard For Traffic Rules

Web News 4 November 2021 485 0

Oyo State government has cautioned drivers of government vehicles in public and civil service to shun reckless driving and lack of respect for traffic rules and regulations. The Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Alhaji Siju Lawal gave the warning during a one-day in-house sensitization workshop for drivers and mechanics in the state public/civil service.  The Continue Reading

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Gov. Abiodun Pledges To Complete Ijoko-Alagbole-Akute Road

Web News 30 October 2021 522 0

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed his readiness to complete the 32-kilometre Ijoko-Alagbole-Akute Road to alleviate the sufferings of the motorists passing through the area. Governor Abiodun who stated this at a virtual town hall meeting on the 2022-2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and 2022 Budget for Ogun Central Senatorial District, said Continue Reading

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Work Begins On Ileki-Igila-Irojo Axis of Ilesa-Akure Road

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Respite has finally come the way of motorists as repair work has commenced on the Ileki-Igila-Irojo axis of Ilesa-Akure Expressway  which caused reactions among residents and motorists. Correspondent, Isaac Haastrupwho has been monitoring the development completes the report. Isaac HaastrupContinue Reading

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Carnage On Roads: Stakeholders Meet For Panacea

Web News 13 October 2021 475 0

Stakeholders on safe driving have converged on new garage motor park Ibadan, the Oyo state capital to fashion out ways to reduce carnage on the nation’s road. The stakeholders included motorists, commercial motorcyclists religious leaders security agencies traditional rulers, health providers and youth organisations. The convener of the programme, the Oyo state Continue Reading

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Governor Abiodun Inaugurates Road Safety Advisory Council

Web News 13 October 2021 602 0

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated the state road safety advisory council saddled with the responsibility of minimizing accidents on the roads in the state. Inaugurating the 12-man council headed by the State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Noimot Salako Oyedele in Okemosan, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun explained that inauguration of the council became imperative Continue Reading

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Youths Protest Running Down of School Children On Osogbo Ilesa Road

Web News 11 October 2021 733 0

Motorists and commuters plying osogbo Ilesa road this morning have a rough journey as youths in kajola axis of the ever busy road barricade it to protest the Knocking down of 3 school children from the same parents by a vehicle. An eye witness, Mr. Akeem Saliu said the children 2 boys and a girl […]Continue Reading

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Petroleum Tanker Drivers Call Off Planned Strike

Web News 10 October 2021 473 0

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers have called off their planned strike action. This development came after intensive engagement involving the leadership of the PTD, NNPC officials and other government agencies. NNPC wishes to appreciate the maturity and patriotism of the leadership of the PTD; and to also reiterate its resolve to actively participate in finding a […]Continue Reading