Category: Transport
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LAGOS RESIDENTS DEMAND ACTION OVER RECKLESS BRT DRIVERS
A wave of frustration is sweeping through Lagos as residents voice outcry over the reckless, impatient, and aggressive behavior of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) drivers across the city’s major routes. Commuters and road users have reported numerous incidents of dangerous driving, intimidation, and chaos caused by these drivers, putting lives at risk daily. Many residents…
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FRSC AND NAICOM LAUNCH JOINT TASK FORCE TO ENFORCE MOTOR INSURANCE AND DIGITALIZE PASSENGER MANIFESTS
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have inaugurated a Joint Task Force to enforce compulsory third-party motor insurance and digitalize passenger manifests across Nigeria. The ceremony took place in Abuja, led by FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed and NAICOM Executive Commissioner Olusegun Omosehin. This partnership ushers in a new…
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ABUJA MINISTER TELLS WORLD: SMART CITY VISION BUILT ON MOBILITY, SECURITY, DIGITAL GOVERNANCE, AND MORE
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has showcased Abuja’s bold smart city vision at the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Dubai, highlighting strategic investments across five key pillars — Urban Mobility, Sustainability, Public Safety, Digital Governance, and Economic Empowerment. Wike shared that Abuja is collaborating globally on cutting-edge projects like smart water metering with…
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LAGOS TASK FORCE SEIZES 64 COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLES IN MAJOR ROAD SAFETY CRACKDOWN
In a bold move to restore order and improve safety on Lagos roads, the Lagos State Task Force seized 64 commercial motorcycles on Monday, October 27. The operation targeted illegal activities by motorcyclists, street traders, and unauthorized park operators across several major highways and inner routes on the Lagos Mainland. Mrs. Bolanle Ogunlola, Director of…
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WARRI–ITAKPE TRAIN SERVICE SET TO RESUME OCTOBER 29 AFTER SERVICE SUSPENSION
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the Warri–Itakpe Train Service will officially resume operations on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, following a temporary suspension for critical repairs and maintenance. Dr. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director of NRC, confirmed the service suspension was essential for safety checks and track improvements to ensure passenger comfort and reliability.…
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TRAGIC BOAT ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIVES OF FIVE TEENAGERS IN GOMBE
A heartbreaking boat mishap in Nafada town, Gombe State, on Saturday has taken the lives of five teenagers: Najib Ibrahim (18), Hauwa’u Dogal (15), Ummati Baraya (16), Umaira Gidado (16), and Amina Jaliya (15). The tragic incident has stirred deep sorrow across the community and state. Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed profound grief in a condolence…
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LASTMA TAKES DOWN NOTORIOUS “ONE-CHANCE” GANG UNDER IJORA BRIDGE
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has arrested six suspects linked to a feared “one-chance” robbery syndicate operating under Ijora Bridge, Lagos. The suspects were caught during a joint enforcement sweep targeting illegal garages, shanties, and criminal hideouts on Apapa Road, Costain, and the Ijora corridor. Led by Special Adviser to the Governor on…
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RSC CORPS MARSHAL CALLS NIGER TANKER EXPLOSION A NEEDLESS NATIONAL TRAGEDY
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, has condemned the recent tanker explosion in Niger State that tragically killed 35 people as a preventable national disaster. In a statement, he blamed the accident on ignorance, greed, and blatant disregard for safety warnings, with fuel scooping identified as a leading cause of…
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NIGERIA GOVERNORS’ FORUM URGES STRICTER SAFETY AFTER DEADLY NIGER TANKER EXPLOSION
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has called for urgent attention to safety in transporting combustible materials following the tragic tanker explosion in Katcha, Niger State, which has left at least 35 dead and dozens injured. NGF Chairman, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, extended condolences to victims’ families and commended emergency responders for their swift action. The Federal…
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DEADLY PETROL TANKER EXPLOSION ON BIDA-AGAIE ROAD CAUSES CHAOS, DOZENS FEARED DEAD AND INJURED
Tragedy struck on Tuesday afternoon when a petrol-laden tanker skidded off the road, fell, and exploded on the busy Bida-Agaie Road in Niger State. Hajiya Aishatu Sa’adu, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander, confirmed ongoing rescue operations but could not yet provide casualty figures due to the severity of the incident. The crash…
