Transportation

Commuters trapped as Tanker Explodes in Kogi

Web News 21 May 2023 127 0

A fuel-laden tanker has exploded following a crash along the Lokoja-Abuja Expressway area of Kogi State. It was gathered that the truck driver was conveying the fuel to a destination in the state when he lost control and rammed into other vehicles. According to report, the explosion occurred Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC to Prosecute Trucks Conveying Passengers

Web News 12 May 2023 414 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps has said it will start impounding haulage trucks conveying passengers. The Sector Commander in Kaduna State, Mr Zubairu Mato, said this on Thursday in Kaduna at a stakeholders engagement on rising fatalities involving haulage trucks carrying passengers. The theme of the event was “Reducing Road Traffic Crashes Through Stakeholders Engagement”. Continue Reading

Transportation

Many Burnt to Death as Vehicle Conveying Gas Explodes in Osun

Web News 29 April 2023 279 0

By Mojisola Oladele A vehicle containing gas has exploded, leading to fire outbreak along Ode-Omu road, in Ayedaade Local Government of Osun State.  Radio Nigeria gathered that the incident affected other vehicles and killed some road users. Confirming the incident, Osun State FRSC Sector Route Commander, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi who said some people were burnt […]Continue Reading

Security

FRSC, NSCDC Deploy Personnel in Ibadan Ahead of Eid

Web News 20 April 2023 232 0

By Rasheeda Makinde Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Oyo State Sector has deployed one thousand seven hundred Officers and Special to strategic places in Ibadan and its environs for hitch-free Eid-El Fitri celebrations.  This is contained in a statement signed in ibadan by FRSC Sector Public Education Officer Chijiokie Inyama. The statement notes that the Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Begins Prosecution of Traffic Violators Nationwide

Web News 29 March 2023 184 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has commenced the process for the prosecution of the drivers involved in both the Liba and Bunza accidents which led to the loss of many lives and victims sustaining varying degrees of injuries. The corps said it was a decision to protect the rights of passengers and as well […]Continue Reading

News

Mother, Children Narrowly Escape Death

Web News 20 February 2023 189 0

By Ololade Afonja A woman and her children narrowly escaped death Monday morning in a lone accident along Dugbe-Jericho axis. Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that the accident occurred at about half past seven o’clock. A witness, Mr Banjo Thompson explained that a Mercedes car was racing recklessly on the route and in a bid to […]Continue Reading

Security

Osun FRSC Gets New Sector Commander

Web News 24 January 2023 307 0

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 statement made available to newsmen.  The Statement indicates that Commander Continue Reading

Transportation

3 Die, 7 Injured in Abeokuta/Lagos Expressway Crash

Web News 6 January 2023 633 0

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

Photo Speak: Avoidable Danger

Web News 6 January 2023 189 0

Quite often road accidents are avoidable if drivers will do the needful: avoid speeding and flouting traffic regulations, which include overloading vehicles. A typical example is the one below: FRSC, be on the watch for these reckless drivers. Rotimi Famakin Subscribe to our Telegram and YouTube Channels also join our Whatsapp Update GroupContinue Reading

Crime

One Dies, Eight Injured in Road Crash

Web News 29 December 2022 300 0

One person died and eight others were injured in an accident that occurred at Ukpo Junction, along the Onitsha-Nteje-Awka Expressway. The road crash involving two vehicles, a commercial Toyota/Hiace bus with Registration number JRV 616 XA and another commercial Toyota/Hiace bus with registration number JJJ 179 XS, occurred late on Wednesday. The vehicles were carrying […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Lagos-Ibadan Express Mishap Leaves 3 Dead, Others Injured

Web News 25 December 2022 300 0

Three persons are presumed dead while 15 people sustained varying degrees of injuries in a crash that occurred around Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The accident, which occurred around ten minutes to six this morning, involved a bus marked AYB 88 XP and a truck with no registration number on it. The Public Education […]Continue Reading

Security

Christmas: Security Agencies Step up Surveillance in Oyo

Web News 23 December 2022 228 0

A few days before the celebration of Christmas and New Year, security agencies in Oyo State have assured the residents of a crime-free atmosphere before, during and after the yuletide.  They made the assurances while giving details of the levels of their preparations towards achieving hitch-free fun during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.  As […]Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Tells Drivers Imperative of Resting

Web News 22 December 2022 262 0

Drivers have been advised not to drive beyond 4 hours before they take time to rest for 30 minutes  The Acting Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Deputy Corps Marshal Dauda Biu gave this advice during the end of the year Sensitization campaign for gridlock and crash-prone areas. Represented by Corps Commander, Charles […]Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Establishes Mobile Court for Erring Drivers

Web News 21 December 2022 239 0

The Sagamu Unit Command of Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Ogun State, says it will establish a mobile court to try erring drivers during the festive period. Unit Commander of FRSC, Sagamu, Taofiq Iyanda, stated this in an interview with the newsmen in Sagamu, Ogun. Mr Iyanda said this would serve as a deterrent […]Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Charges Special Marshals with Ensuring Road Fatality Reduction

Web News 4 December 2022 259 0

Special Marshals of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, have been charged to brace up for the growing demands of reducing road fatalities in the country. Speakers at the 2022 Zonal Conference of the Special Marshals gave the charge in Abeokuta while addressing the participants drawn from different parts of the country.  The Assistant Corps […]Continue Reading

Security

FRSC Tasks Special Marshals on Professionalism

Web News 4 December 2022 277 0

Special Marshals of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, have been encouraged to brace up for the growing demands of reducing road fatalities in the country. Speakers at the 2022 Zonal Conference of the Special Marshals gave the charge in Abeokuta while addressing the participants drawn from different parts of the country.  The Assistant Corps […]Continue Reading

Environment

FRSC Sensitises on Driving Rules

Web News 25 November 2022 279 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC Osun State command has blamed the incessant accidents on deplorable roads, and the attitude of the road users. The Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Paul Okpe said this during an enlightenment campaign organised for commercial motorcyclists and motorcycle auto technicians in Osogbo, the state capital. Mr Okpe pointed […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Avoid Partisanship, FRSC Cautions special Marshals

Web News 11 November 2022 316 0

Acting Corp Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, DCM Dauda Biu has cautioned Special Marshals across the Nation, against using FRSC platforms for Political purposes.  DCM Biu gave the warning during The 2022 Special Marshals Zonal Conference with The theme: The Responsibility of Special Marshals in the face of a new administration, Organized by FRSC […]Continue Reading

Security

Ember Campaign: FRSC Pledges Sustenance of Patrol Operations

Web News 1 November 2022 353 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has promised to strengthen its surveillance activities to regulate unprofessional conduct among road users and sustain effective patrol operations across the country  The Acting Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Mr Dauda Ali-Biu made the promise while flagging off this year’s ember months campaign at the Ita Oshin, Abeokuta motor […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Osun recorded 280 accidents, 78 deaths in nine months – FRSC

Web News 27 October 2022 413 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun says the Command recorded 280 accidents with 78 deaths in various categories of accidents between the months of January and September 2022 in the State.  Osun Sector Commander, Mr Paul Okpe, disclosed this in a remark during the command’s 2022 ember months campaign flagged-off, titled ” Avoid […]Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Charges Instructors on Quality Training for Drivers

Web News 27 October 2022 372 0

Proprietors and training instructors of driving schools in Nigeria have a significant role to play in road crash reduction through quality instructions to would-be drivers. The Acting Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu stated this at the 2022 Annual Capacity Building Workshop for Proprietors and Instructors of Driving  Schools in Nigeria held Continue Reading

Environment

Update: Tanker Explosion Causes Gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 20 October 2022 454 0

An incident of fire explosion occurred this morning at Con Oil frontage on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun State Command, Mrs Florence Okpe who confirmed this in a statement in Abeokuta said the incident involved a petrol-laden tanker and a bus. Mrs Okpe said rescue agencies involving […]Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Cautions Road Users against Recklessness

Web News 7 October 2022 355 0

Road users have been cautioned against the use of unsafe tyres, taking alcoholic drinks and overloading to put an end to wanton loss of lives on the nation’s roads. Oyo State Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Mr Joshua Adekanye stated this at the flag off of ember months campaign held at Ajimobi Park, New Garage Ibadan. Mr […]Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Announces Traffic Diversion On Ijebu-Ode-Ore Expressway

Web News 24 September 2022 380 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun Sector Command has announced temporary diversion along Ijebu-Ode- Ore Expressway following an accident that occurred on Friday night. FRSC Public Education Officer, Mrs Florence Okpe who made this known in a statement said the accident blocked the entire section of the  inward section of Ijebu-Ode-Ore Expressway. Mrs Okpe Continue Reading

Politics

Tinubu/Shettima Youth Rally On-going in Ibadan

Web News 15 September 2022 440 0

The Ososami-Oke Ado axis of Ibadan is currently witnessing unusual vehicular movements as youths of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo state converged on the party’s secretariat for a rally in support of the party’s Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC and other security agencies are diverting Continue Reading