Tag: #RoadSafety
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IKORODU RESIDENTS CALL FOR SPEEDY COMPLETION OF ASOLO BRIDGE PROJECT
Residents of Agbede community in Ikorodu, Lagos State, are calling for the urgent completion of the ongoing Asolo Bridge project following recent damage worsened by heavy rainfall. During a visit to the area, residents and road users expressed concern over the condition of the construction site, saying it now poses safety risks to motorists, traders,…
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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…
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FRSC DEPLOYS 600 PERSONNEL, EMERGENCY UNITS FOR EID-EL-KABIR SAFETY IN NIGER
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger State has deployed 600 personnel to ensure safe and smooth travel during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. According to Sector Commander A’ishat Sa’adu, the special operation will begin on May 25 and will cover major highways across the state. The command has also mobilised 12 patrol vehicles, one tow…
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LAGOS CBD ARRESTS 859 OFFENDERS, SUSPENDS 7 OFFICERS OVER MISCONDUCT
The Lagos State Central Business Districts (CBD) Office says it arrested and prosecuted 859 offenders across Lagos Island and Ikeja business districts in 2025 as part of efforts to enforce order in commercial areas. According to the agency, offences included illegal parking, traffic light violations, dangerous driving and driving against traffic. The office also confirmed…
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FRSC LAUNCHES ‘OPERATION GUDUMA’ TO TACKLE MIXED LOADING ON KADUNA-ABUJA HIGHWAY
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched “Operation Guduma,” a special enforcement exercise targeting mixed loading and other traffic violations on the Kaduna-Abuja Highway. The operation was carried out in the Kakau area of Kaduna State, where FRSC officials warned against transporting passengers alongside goods, animals or farm produce in trucks. According to the…
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11 KILLED IN LONE VEHICLE CRASH ON LAGOS–ABEOKUTA EXPRESSWAY
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State says 11 people have died in a lone accident on the Eruku Bridge along the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway. According to FRSC, the crash involved a Toyota vehicle that reportedly somersaulted and fell off the bridge on Sunday night, trapping all occupants inside. Officials say FRSC rescue teams,…
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FG LINKS DRIVER EDUCATION TO ECONOMY, SECURITY AS REFORMS INTENSIFY
The Federal Government has again stressed that effective driver education is crucial to strengthening Nigeria’s economy, improving road safety, and supporting internal security. This was the message from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike at a national workshop organised by the Federal Road Safety Corps in Abuja for driving school operators and instructors. Represented by the Permanent…
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FRSC TO DRIVING SCHOOLS: STOP PUTTING PROFIT ABOVE LIVES
The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned driving school operators across the country to stop prioritising profit over proper training, saying it is worsening road accidents. Speaking at a national workshop in Abuja, Deputy Corps Marshal (Training), DCM Abiodun Akinlade, said poor driver education, weak safety culture, and inadequate training remain major causes of crashes…
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DISASTER DODGED! TRUCK CONTAINER CRASHES ON DALEKO BRIDGE
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says a potential tragedy was averted after a 40-foot container fell onto a Toyota Camry at Daleko Bridge, inward Isolo. The accident happened when the container detached from a truck due to a mechanical fault while climbing the bridge, crashing onto the car and forcing a temporary shutdown…
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FRSC CRACKS DOWN ON ATTACKS, WARNS “HANDS OFF OUR OFFICERS”
A routine seatbelt check turned violent — now FRSC is sending a clear message: assault an officer, face the law. Abuja, April 16, 2026 — The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a stern warning to motorists and the public against assaulting its personnel, following a violent attack on officers in Edo State. Corps…
