Category: Transport
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AIR PEACE COMPLETES SOUTH AFRICA EVACUATION, BRINGS HOME 1,393 NIGERIANS
Air Peace has concluded the Federal Government’s humanitarian evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, returning the final batch of 308 evacuees aboard its Boeing 777-200 aircraft. The airline said the final flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, bringing the total number of Nigerians evacuated to 1,393 across five dedicated missions. It…
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GROUND EQUIPMENT DAMAGES AIR PEACE AIRCRAFT, DISRUPTS FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Air Peace has confirmed that one of its Airbus A320 aircraft was damaged on the ground at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (MMA1) in Lagos after a baggage conveyor belt vehicle operated by the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) struck one of the aircraft’s engines. The airline said the incident occurred shortly after a flight…
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FRSC ADVISES MOTORISTS TO DRIVE SAFELY AS RAINY SEASON INTENSIFIES
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has urged motorists to observe safety measures during the rainy season to reduce the risk of road crashes. The Sector Commander, Mrs Bridget Asekhanuo, said the advisory became necessary as weather forecasts indicate heavier rainfall across the country. She advised drivers to ensure their vehicles are…
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15 KILLED, 17 INJURED AS TRAILER CARRYING PASSENGERS CRASHES IN KWARA
A tragic road crash in Kwara State has claimed the lives of 15 people and left 17 others injured after a trailer conveying dozens of passengers crashed in the early hours of Sunday July 5 at Oko-Olowo, along the Ogbomoso-Oloru highway. The fatal lone crash occurred at about 2:32 a.m. near the Muslim Cemetery in…
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LAGOS CLARIFIES TRANSPORT UNIONS’ ROLE IN SANITATION ENFORCEMENT
The Lagos State Government has dismissed claims that transport unions are being empowered to assume the environmental enforcement responsibilities of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made the clarification in a statement posted on his verified X handle on…
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NEMA TO PARTNER NRC TOWARDS IMPROVED RAILWAY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to improve emergency preparedness and safety across Nigeria’s rail network. During a working visit to the Rigasa Railway Station in Kaduna, NEMA highlighted the importance of timely information sharing and coordinated responses to railway-related emergencies. The agency also…
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RAINY SEASON: DRIVE BELOW SPEED LIMITS, FRSC ADVISES DRIVERS
The Federal Road Safe Corps (FRSC), Jigawa Command, has urged motorists and other road users to drive cautiously, attentively, and below the speed limit during the rainy season in order to avoid crashes. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Mas’udu Matazu, gave the advice in an interview on Wednesday June 17 in Dutse. He cautioned drivers…
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TRAIN TRAGEDY IN DELTA STATE: WARRI-ITAKPE SERVICE DERAILS, 4 DEAD, 24 OTHERS INJURED
The incident occurred on Monday, June 8, when four coaches of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service derailed near Agbor in Delta State, causing panic among hundreds of passengers onboard. According to the Federal Ministry of Transportation, a total of 482 people — including 442 passengers and 40 crew members — were on the train at the…
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HIGH TRANSPORT FARES DISRUPT SALLAH TRAVEL PLANS IN ABUJA
Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory say rising transport fares are affecting their Sallah travel plans ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Some residents who spoke in Abuja said the increase in fuel prices and the current economic situation have made inter-state travel difficult for many families. While some have cancelled trips entirely, others say…
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DANGOTE GROUP CREDITS FRSC SAFETY MEASURES FOR REDUCTION IN TRUCK CRASHES
Dangote Group says safety recommendations from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) are helping to reduce truck crashes linked to its cement transport operations across Nigeria. According to the company, a Safety System Gap Analysis conducted by the FRSC in 2025 identified issues such as speed limit violations, overloading, weak safety monitoring and poor driver…
