Tag: #RoadSafety
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LAGOS POLICE BEGIN FULL ENFORCEMENT OF TINTED GLASS PERMIT LAW
Crackdown kicks off with a focus on public safety, legal compliance, and professional conduct. Lagos State Police Command started strict enforcement of tinted glass regulations on October 2, 2025, following directives from Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun. Motorists must obtain approved permits via http://www.possap.gov.ng or remove tints entirely. Vehicles without permits face impoundment and prosecution. Police officers…
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POLICE URGED TO ENFORCE TINTED GLASS LAW WITH PROFESSIONALISM IN ONDO, EKITI
AIG Ajani Omolabi warns officers against extortion; motorists must comply or face sanctions. Assistant Inspector-General Ajani Omolabi, overseeing Ondo and Ekiti, called on police to enforce the tinted glass permit law professionally, warning strict disciplinary action for misconduct. Motorists without permits must register online at possap.gov.ng and complete physical verification at police commands or replace…
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UN SPECIAL ENVOY WARNS OF ROAD FATALITIES “SILENT PANDEMIC” IN NIGERIA
Hook: Jean Todt urges urgent action as FRSC ramps up efforts amid rising deaths on Nigerian roads. United Nations Road Safety Envoy Jean Todt called road deaths a global “silent pandemic” during his visit to Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja. Todt praised Nigeria’s progress but stressed the need to fully adopt the…
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ZONE FIVE POLICE CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL SIRENS AND TINTED GLASSES
Edo and Delta police enforce siren ban and tinted glass permit rules from October 2. The Zone Five Police Command covering Edo and Delta states has started enforcing the ban on unauthorized sirens and tinted glass regulations. Motorists must register tinted vehicles at http://www.possap.gov.ng and verify physically at state commands or remove tints. The ban…
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ENUGU POLICE TO ENFORCE VEHICLE TINTED GLASS PERMIT FROM OCTOBER 2
Drivers urged to register or remove illegal tints as enforcement kicks off professionally and fairly. Enugu State Police Command will begin enforcing Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit regulations starting October 2, 2025. Motorists with tinted vehicles must register online at http://www.possap.gov.ng and proceed to the State Intelligence Department for verification. Unregistered tints must be removed or…
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SWIFT FIRE SERVICE ACTION PREVENTS TANKER EXPLOSION IN KWARA
Quick response averts potential disaster after petrol tanker spills 45,000 litres on busy highway. A petrol tanker with brake failure spilled 45,000 litres of fuel near Oko-Olowo, Kwara State, on Monday evening. Firefighters promptly contained the spill with water and foam, safely transferring the petrol to another tanker, averting a major fire near crowded shops.…
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FRSC OGUN WARNS MOTORISTS TO SLOW DOWN DURING EMBER MONTHS
Speed thrills but kills—FRSC urges caution to prevent road crashes this festive season. Mr. Nasir Mohammed of FRSC Ogun Command advises drivers on Sagamu-Ore-Benin Expressway to reduce speed, avoid reckless driving, night travel, and drunk-driving during the ember months. The FRSC pledges increased patrols and public education to promote road safety and curb avoidable accidents.
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FRSC AND EFCC TEAM UP TO FIGHT ECONOMIC CRIME AND ROAD CARNAGE
In Abuja on Wednesday, FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed and EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede shook hands and joined forces at the FRSC headquarters. The mission? To crack down on economic sabotage and tackle the deadly menace of road crashes in Nigeria. It’s a power duo move aimed at making Nigerian roads safer and the economy…
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DEADLY TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN HERAT CLAIMS 76 LIVES INCLUDING CHILDREN
At least 76 people, including 17 children, died in a horrific traffic accident involving deported Afghan refugees in Herat province. A passenger bus returning from the Iran border crashed with a motorbike and truck before catching fire, leaving three others severely injured. The tragedy highlights the dangers faced by refugees returning home amid Iran’s mass…
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GRIDLOCK EASES ON ABUJA-LOKOJA HIGHWAY AS FRSC OPENS SECOND LANE
The long-lasting traffic jam on the Abuja-Lokoja highway has eased with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) opening a second lane for smoother flow. The move, supported by fast-tracked construction and collaboration with contractors, has cut down the gridlock that lasted since Sunday. FRSC Sector Commander Kumar Tsukwam urged motorists to stay disciplined and patient…
