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 Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Redeploys Senior Officers

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Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has approved the redeployment of Officers, in the capacity of Deputy Corps Marshals, Assistant Corps Marshals, Corps Commanders, Deputy Corps Commanders and intermediate ranks. In a statement by FRSC spokesperson, Bisi Kazeem, said the redeployment, which was a routine exercise, would bolster the system for Continue Reading

Transportation

Man Saved from Suicide as Fire Razes New Tricycle in Ibadan

Web News 14 March 2021 730 0

A tricycle, also known as Keke Marwa or NAPEP, this afternoon caught fire on Akinyele-Moniya road. The driver of the barely escaped with his life as his sanders and trousers also caught fire. Men of the FRSC Moniya sector took him to their office to prevent him from committing suicide as he was said to […]Continue Reading

Health

We will enforce Covid-19 safety protocols to the letter – FRSC Boss

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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC says it will enforce to the letter the Federal Government’s Regulations on COVID-19 Safety Protocols in connection with the Nation’s Transportation sector. FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi stated this while addressing men and officers of the Corps at the Headquarters of the Osun Sector, Osogbo, Osun State Capital. […]Continue Reading

Sport

One Service, One Medal Games Begins In Abuja

Web News 20 January 2021 1356 0

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

FRSC to Embark on Routine Test on Commercial Motorcyclist in Osogbo

Web News 14 January 2021 580 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Osun State Command says it will embark on routine test for commercial motorcyclists in Osogbo, the state capital to determine those driving under the influence of substances. The Osun Sector Commander, Mrs  Kudirat Ibrahim gave the information during an interview with Radio Nigeria in Osun State. Mrs Ibrahim berated […]Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Boss Urges Nigerians to Drive Safely and Stay Safe into 2021

Web News 31 December 2020 719 0

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has urged Nigerians to drive safely and stay safe as they enter into the new year, saying all bad driving habits should be discarded while the good lessons learnt and practised during the outgoing year should be sustained with a commitment to […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Truck Leaves Two Dead In Ibadan

Web News 30 December 2020 2553 0

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 799 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

Four Die in Moniya Accident

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Four people were feared dead in a ghastly motorp accident that occurred at Funduk Bus stop along Ojoo Moniya road this afternoon.The accident which involved a trailer and a micra taxi with plate number TUT 361 XA was said to have happened as a result of break failure of the trailer, which left three passengers […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Yuletide: FRSC Deploys 36,000 Personnel for Special Patrol

Web News 18 December 2020 570 0

Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC has deployed thirty-six thousand personnel for end of the year special patrol operations. The headquarters Public Education Officer in Abuja, Mr Business Kazeem said this became imperative in the pursuant to the envisioned increase in vehicular movement across the country occasioned by the yuletide. He explained that the Corps Marshal, […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Corps Marshall Urges Stricter Compliance With COVID-19 Measures

Web News 14 December 2020 476 0

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

Transportation

Only the living can celebrate: FRSC Warns

Web News 9 December 2020 591 0

As Christmas and New Year celebrations approach, motorists always want to exploit the mood of the seasons to make maximum gain. This desire often overwhelm their sense of responsibility as many of them disregard out rightly laid-down rules on safety on the roads. Some of these drivers indulge in alcohol taking and any other substance […]Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Corps Marshall Tasks Personnel on Hitch-free Movement

Web News 3 December 2020 1185 0

Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Corps Marshall, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has called on the patrol team of the corps to put in more efforts at ensuring a hitch-free movement, especially during the festive season. Dr Oyeyemi stated this in Ibadan when he made a working visit to Oyo State Sector Command to sensitize the officers […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Safety on the road is linked to discipline – FRSC Boss

Web News 26 November 2020 728 0

Motorists have been told to desist from believing myths that supernatural power are responsible for accidents in ember months but human errors which can be avoided. Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi made this known while addressing road users at the launch of Ember Months Road Safety Campaign in Akure The Corps […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Yuletide: Only Roadworthy Vehicles Should Be Allowed On Highways – Stakeholders

Web News 26 November 2020 608 0

The yuletide is traditionally characterised with increased hustle and bustle especially in the transport sector as commercial drivers get very busy, transporting commuters, goods and services nationwide. Travelers in this year’s “EMBER” months are however faced with challenges of kidnappings and bad roads on the nation’s highway. Correspondent Isaac Afolabi spoke Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Cautions Against Reckless Driving

Web News 25 November 2020 613 0

Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC has called on drivers to shun act of over speeding to reduce road crashes especially during the Ember Months. FRSC, Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi stated this in Ibadan during 2020 Ember Months Campaign organised by the corps on Oyo state with the theme “Drive safe, Stay Safe” Dr. Oyeyemi […]Continue Reading

News Yoruba

Àjọ ẹ̀sọ́ ojú pópó kọminú lórí bí ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ ìjàmbá ọkọ̀ se ń pelékesi.

Web News 11 November 2020 656 0

Olùdarí àjọ ẹ̀sọ́ ojú pópó nílẹ̀ yíì, FRSC, ẹ̀ka nípinlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́, arábìnrin Uche Chukwurah sọ pé, àkọsílẹ̀ àwọn ìjàmbá ọkọ̀ ojú pópó tajọ náà se láàrin osù keje sósù kẹsan ọdún yíì, ti pọ̀jù, èyí tó se nígbà tí ọdún yíì dá sí méjì lọ, tí se méjìléladọfa. Arábìnrin Chukwurah tó sọ̀rọ̀ yíì di mímọ̀ […]Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Records Higher Road Crashes In Third Quarter Of 2020

Web News 11 November 2020 525 0

The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, in Oyo State, Mrs. Uche Chukwurah says the Sector recorded more road crashes in the third quarter of this year, between July and September than 112 crashes recorded in the second quarter. Mrs. Chukwurah who stated this while addressing journalists on the activities slated for 2020 African […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Àjọ FRSC Sèkìlọ̀ rírọrase lójú pópó láti dènà ìjàmbá ọkọ lósù bà-bà-bà

Web News 7 October 2020 703 0

Àjọ ẹ̀sọ́ ojú pópó, FRSC, ti rọ àwọn tó ńsàmúlò ojú òpópónà, láti máà sọ́ráàse lásìkò osù bà-bà-bà láti dènà ìjàmbà ọkọ̀ ikú òjijì àti ìfarapa. Ọga n’ílesẹ́ náà, lẹ́kùn Èkó àti Ògùn, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Imoh Etuk sọ̀rọ̀ yíì níbi ìfilọ́lẹ̀ ètò ìlanilọ́yẹ̀ osù bà-bà-bà nípinlẹ̀ Èkó. Ótọkasi pé, óléní èèyàn ẹgbẹ̀rún mẹ́rin tó gbẹ́mimì látara […]Continue Reading

Security

Court Remands Man for Alleged Dangerous Driving in Osun

Web News 5 October 2020 497 0

A 35-year-old school driver identified as Lukman Monsuru has been remanded in Ilesha Correctional Center by Osun State Magistrates’ Court, Osogbo for allegedly driving dangerously.  The prosecutor, Inspector Jacob Akintunde informed the court that Monsuru on September 29, 2020, drove one Coaster Bus with Reg. No: YA 635 EPE dangerously and parked in an Continue Reading

Transportation

Woman, Granddaughter Killed in Ogun Crash

Web News 29 September 2020 676 0

An aged woman and her grandchild have been confirmed dead in a lone road crash that occurred at Falawo, Epe junction, in Sagamu local government area of Ogun state. Those who witnessed the crash recounted that a speeding car had lost control and somersaulted before hitting the woman and her granddaughter in front of their […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Ember Month: FRSC boss Canvasses Safe Driving

Web News 29 September 2020 583 0

Two hundred and seventeen lives have been lost to road traffic crashes between January and August this year in five hundred and forty recorded crashes by the Federal Road Safety Corps, in Ogun State. Sector Commander of FRSC in the State, Mr. Ahmed Umar made this known at the flag off of the Command end […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Ebonyi Bus Plunge: FRSC Confirms 14 Corpses

Web News 20 September 2020 711 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi has confirmed the retrieval of 14 corpses from the Akeze-Ukwu river after a Mercedes Benz 608 model bus plunged into it on Friday evening. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bus was conveying members of a particular church who attended their pastor’s burial and […]Continue Reading

Transportation

FRSC Commences Ember Months Campaign in Ekiti

Web News 18 September 2020 607 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC in Ekiti State has commenced its ember month campaign with an appeal to road users to be calm and observe all traffic rules. The Sector Commandant, Mrs Elizabeth Akinlade said in Ado Ekiti that the motive was to reduce incessant cases of accident on roads. Our correspondent Busuyi Ogidiolu completes […]Continue Reading