Category: Transport
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FCT BUS TERMINALS READY TO LAUNCH, WAITING FEC APPROVAL
Abuja commuters may soon ride in style! Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the three newly built bus and taxi terminals in Kugbo, Mabushi, and CBD will start operations once the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves qualified private operators. The terminals, built at ₦51 billion, were completed in 2025 but remain…
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7 DEAD, 70 INJURED IN KANO LONE CRASH – FRSC
Speeding and mixing passengers with goods turn fatal on Hadejia Road. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that seven people died and 70 others were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Hadejia Road, Kwanar Danja, Kano, on Sunday. Twenty-eight passengers escaped unhurt. FRSC Sector Commander Idris Muhammed-Lawal said the crash happened around 8:35…
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KANO REVAMPS MOTOR PARKS TO BOOST SAFETY, ORDER
Government cracks down on illegal parks, overloading to cut crashes. The Kano State Government (KNSG) says it is stepping up the modernisation of motor parks across the metropolis to deliver safer, more efficient transport services. Speaking in Kano, the Commissioner for Transportation, Haruna Dederi, said the move is part of broader reforms to strengthen the…
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TANKER EXPLOSION KILLS DRIVER, CONDUCTOR IN ANAMBRA
Speed and carelessness turn tragic on Ihiala-Onitsha Road. A tanker explosion on Sunday claimed the lives of its driver and conductor opposite the FRSC office along Ihiala-Onitsha Road, Anambra. The tanker, carrying flammable material, lost control at high speed, hit a roadside barricade, and exploded. A motorcycle trailing behind was caught in the blast; the…
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FRSC THWARTS POTENTIAL DISASTER AFTER FUEL TANKER CRASH IN KADUNA
Quick action prevents fire and chaos at NEPA Roundabout. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday averted a major incident after a lone fuel tanker crashed at NEPA Roundabout, Ahmadu Bello Way, Kaduna. The RS1.1 Kaduna Sector Command responded promptly after receiving a distress call at 7:15 a.m., deploying personnel led by Deputy Route…
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MASSIVE ROAD PROJECTS TO REV UP FCT SATELLITE TOWN ECONOMY – WIKE
FCT minister says new roads will boost trade, ease traffic, and improve living standards The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has assured that ongoing major infrastructural developments in satellite towns like Karu, Bwari, Kubwa, and Apo-Karshi will significantly stimulate local economies and enhance residents’ quality of life. Speaking after inspecting road projects, Wike highlighted that roads…
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LAGOS-CALABAR HIGHWAY: A GAME-CHANGER FOR SOUTHERN ECONOMY
Former lawmaker backs Tinubu’s mega-road, calls critics “misleading.” Ex-House of Reps member, Oghene Egoh, has hailed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a vital infrastructure project set to boost trade, business, and connectivity across the South-West, South-South, and South-East. Egoh dismissed claims that the 700km highway is wasteful, describing such criticism as unfounded. He highlighted that…
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NIGERIA DEPLOYS ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO MODERNISE ABUJA AIRPORT
FAAN goes green with shuttles and sedans to boost efficiency and cut emissions The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially deployed 10 electric shuttle buses and 20 electric sedans at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) to enhance operational efficiency and passenger experience. FAAN Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, said the move is part of ongoing…
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COURTROOM DRAMA AS AUXILIARY COLLAPSES MID-TRIAL IN IBADAN
Panic briefly took over the Oyo State High Court on Tuesday when Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary, suddenly collapsed while seated in the courtroom. The former Oyo NURTW chairman reportedly slumped as he awaited the hearing of his case, forcing court officials and security operatives to rush to his aid. The incident brought proceedings…
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FG KICKS OFF EMERGENCY ROAD PROJECTS IN KADUNA
Big relief for commuters and businesses The Federal Government has commissioned multiple emergency and special intervention road projects across Kaduna State, signaling fresh momentum in fixing key transport corridors and easing traffic headaches. The projects include the repaired Taban Sani Road in Makarfi, Mahuta NNPC Pipeline Road to Army Post Service Housing in Chikun, and…
