Security

Osun FRSC Gets New Sector Commander

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By Mojisola Oladele The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has appointed Corps Commander Henry Benamaisia as the New Sector Commander of Osun State Command to replace Commander John Paul Okpe.  The Sector Public Education Officer, Route Commander Agnes Ogungbemi stated this in a Continue Reading

Transportation

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash Claims 10

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 10 persons and two injured in a crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Ogun State Sector Command in a statement by FRSC Superintendent Route Commander and Public Education Officer, Florence Okpe, said the accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday around the Oniworo […]Continue Reading

Transportation

3 Die, 7 Injured in Abeokuta/Lagos Expressway Crash

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Three persons have been presumed dead, 7 people sustained varying degrees of injuries, while one person escaped unhurt in a fatal crash that occurred at Ile-Ise-Paanu through Obada Oko, Ewekoro Local Government, inward Abeokuta, on Abeokuta/Lagos Expressway. The accident which occurred at half past seven in the morning involved a Toyota Corolla car marked LND618FQ and […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Stakeholder Seeks Ban on Alcohol Sales at Motor Parks

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As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark this year’s World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ondo State Sector says it recorded a 16.77 per cent reduction in road traffic deaths in the state between 2021 and 2022. According to statistics obtained from the FRSC in […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Fatal Crash on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway Kills Two, Injures Four

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Two persons were confirmed dead while four others sustained injuries in an accident involving a Nissan Cabster and a Mack truck at Iyana Egbado, Itori on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Saturday. The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps in Ogun, Mr Ahmed Umar, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta. Umar noted that the crash […]Continue Reading

Transportation

2 Die As Bus Collides With Truck on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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Two people have been presumed dead while five persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in an accident that occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway around Mowe Bus Stop. The accident involved a Toyota Hiace bus marked GMT641XL and a truck with registration number KSF320XX. The Ogun State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr Ahmed […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Tamunominini Makinde Tasks Women on Children’s Welfare

Web News 21 April 2022 434 0

Women, especially mothers in Oyo State have been advised to be concerned about the welfare, safety and security of their children. The wife of Oyo State governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde made this call today while receiving the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP Ngozi Onadeko and Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Uche Chukwurah in […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Accident on Ilesa-Akure Express Leaves Four Dead

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No fewer than four persons are reported dead in a ghastly accident involving a Toyota Sienna bus and a truck along Oke Axis of Ilesa-Akure Expressway, Osun State.  The casualties in the crash were two men, a woman and a baby, while others sustained various degrees of injuries.  An officer of the Federal Road Safety […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Fallen Trailer Causes Gridlock at Ibadan-Oyo Expressway

Web News 8 April 2022 775 0

There is a traffic gridlock at the Jobele axis of the Ibadan-Oyo expressway caused by a trailer accident. The auto crash occurred yesterday evening when a containerized trailer reportedly lost its brake and somersaulted at the Jobele bus stop. Some passengers in a commercial bus narrowly escaped death while some children hawking fruits at the […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Stop Chasing Erring Motorists – FRSC Warns Personnel

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THE Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned personnel of the Corps against chasing erring motorists. Assistant Corps Marshal, Rotimi Adeleye, Zonal Commanding Officer, Zone 12, gave the charge during a special walk to mark its 34th anniversary on Saturday in Bauchi. Adeleye said that the Corps headquarters frowned at the poor attitude, warning that […]Continue Reading

Crime

6 Dead, 12 Injured in Multiple Car Crash on Lagos/Abeokuta Road

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Six people are presumed dead while 12 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal crash that occurred around the Lala-Keke area on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun State Command, Mrs Florence Okpe confirmed the crash in a statement issued in Abeokuta. Mrs Okpe who noted that […]Continue Reading

Crime

7 Feared Dead In Christmas Morning Accident in Ogun

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Seven persons have been reportedly killed in an early Christmas morning accident involving a Red Luxury Mercedes Benz Marco Polo Bus. According to the Public Relations Officer, PRO, of the Ogun State Command of Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mrs Florence Okpe, the crash was recorded at Ososa Bridge, along the expressway linking the eastern […]Continue Reading

Transportation

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

Crime

Seven Die in Fire Outbreak Following Car Crash

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Seven people have been presumed dead while three other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal crash that occurred at Sandcrete Ogunmakin Area on Lagos/Ibadan expressway. The accident which occurred around ten minutes to eleven in the evening involved a bus and a truck with an unidentified registration number due to the nature […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Ember Months: People’s Recklessness Mostly Responsible For Increased Road Mishaps – FRSC

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Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has disabused the minds of the public against ill feelings associated with the Ember Months.  Unit Commander, FRSC, Ogbomoso Unit, Assistant Corps Commander Isaac Adebayo stated this while featuring on Ojukoju, a weekly current affairs program on Ogo-Ilu FM. Assistant Corps Commander Afolabi who explained that carnages on roads were Continue Reading

Transportation

Exercise caution along Itori Axis of Lagos-Abeokuta Road – FRSC

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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has advised motorists passing through Itori along the old Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to observe safety precautions on the road. FRSC Public Education Officer Ogun State, Mrs. Florence Okpe said in Abeokuta that the step became necessary following the collapse of a section of the bridge in the Itori axis of […]Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC, Drivers’ Union, Charge Road Users On Safety During “Ember” Months

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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ekiti State Command and the drivers’ union in the state say any of their members found wanting in the “Ember” months will be sanctioned. This formed part of the submissions of stakeholders in the transportation sector, while speaking with Radio Nigeria correspondent in Ado Ekiti. Oriola Afolabi brings the […]Continue Reading

Crime

Students Vandalise Fire Truck, Cement Truck Over Death Of Colleague

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Irate students in Ilaro have vandalised an Ogun State Fire Service vehicle while making efforts to put off a truck set on fire after an accident which killed a student in the town. According to witnesses, the students in there hundreds trooped out to protest the death of their colleague by setting a cement haulage […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Osun FRSC Warns Motorists Against Dangerous Driving

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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Osun State Command, has appealed to motorists to do away with reckless and dangerous driving that could lead to loss of lives and properties during and after the Salah celebrations. Osun State Sector Commander, Mrs Kudirat Ibrahim, gave the advice in a statement by the command spokesperson, Mrs Agnes […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Many Die in Osogbo Lone Accident

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Eight persons have died in a lone accident involving a palm oil-laden truck that plunged into a ditch in the early hours of Saturday in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. Radio Nigeria gathered that the accident occurred around 2 am on Saturday when the truck was ascending the November 27 overhead bridge opposite NECO office.  […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Breaking: Tanker Crushes Rider to Death in Ibadan

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A loaded fuel tanker coming from the Molete lost control around liberty road beside Babcock University Hospital, crushed a motorcycle rider to death. As at the time of filling this report the corpse of the rider has been deposited at the Adeoyo hospital morgue. Omotayo AlongeContinue Reading

Sport

One Service, One Medal Games Begins In Abuja

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Five hundred and ninety two athletes from nine Military and paramilitary agencies will take part in fifteen sports at the 4th edition of the One Service, One Medal Games which begins today in Abuja. According  to a statement by the Media Office of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Fifteen Military and Paramilitary Agencies had indicated Continue Reading

Transportation

Truck Leaves Two Dead In Ibadan

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Two people have been crushed to death by a hit and run truck along Kila, Ibadan-Abeokuta road in the early hours of Wednesday. The victims, a male and female were said to be heading to Kila Market on a motorcycle when the truck allegedly rammed into them leaving the passenger dead immediately. An official of […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Safe Driving During The Yuletide

Web News 24 December 2020 607 0

The yuletide season, like no other period of the year, triggers a surge in commercial and trading activities, hospitality, and travel services. Entrepreneurs, who have strategically prepared for the yuletide sales fever, reap bountifully. Travel and tourism service providers are also not left out. With the holiday season, now in full swing, families and individuals […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Corps Marshall Urges Stricter Compliance With COVID-19 Measures

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Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has tasked commanding officers to intensify awareness campaign on COVID-19 precautionary measures in motor parks nationwide. This is contained in a statement in Abuja by the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem. Mr Kazeem urged officers to brace up, and be more proactive to ensure immediate Continue Reading