Tag: #SafetyFirst
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TRAFFIC ALERT: TEMPORARY DIVERSION ON KADUNA-ZARIA EXPRESSWAY STARTS NOVEMBER 1
Motorists traveling along the Kaduna-Zaria expressway are warned about a temporary traffic diversion at KM 49, Gwaranza Village, starting from November 1. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kaduna Sector Command announced the diversion to facilitate construction work on an overpass as part of the Kaduna-Kano standard gauge rail project. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander…
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ENUGU POLICE RECOVER STOLEN MAN DIESEL TRUCK HOURS AFTER HEIST IN EDO
The Enugu State Police Command pulled off a swift recovery on Monday, October 27, intercepting a MAN Diesel truck stolen earlier that day in Benin City, Edo State. Acting on a distress alert from their Control Room, operatives from Ozalla Division and the Distress Response Squad (DRS) tracked the stolen vehicle to Ozalla along the…
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DISASTER AVERTED AS SECURITY OPERATIVES BLOCK FUEL SCOOPERS AFTER KOGI TANKER CRASH
Quick action by security agencies prevented a fuel-related disaster in Kogi State after a tanker accident on the Felele Expressway, Lokoja. According to FRSC Sector Commander Tenimu Etuku, the Abuja-bound tanker’s tank disconnected and rolled into a ditch, but thankfully, no casualties occurred as the driver and assistant escaped unhurt. FRSC teams responded swiftly, joined…
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FCTA DEMOLISHES 11 ILLEGAL HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS IN APO-DUTSE OVER SAFETY AND REGULATORY VIOLATIONS
Safety first! The FCTA took decisive action by demolishing 11 buildings in Apo-Dutse, Abuja, that were illegally constructed under high-tension power lines and on water channels, despite numerous warnings and rejection of building plans. The Director of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, explained that these buildings posed severe safety and environmental risks. The developers ignored all…
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FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE LAUNCHES TASK FORCE TO AUDIT BUILDINGS FOR FIRE SAFETY
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has set up a special task force to inspect public and private buildings nationwide to boost fire safety and prevent disasters. FFS Controller General Samuel Olumode says this move shows their commitment to proactive risk management amid rising fire outbreaks in Nigeria. The task force will map buildings, assess fire…
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PDP SOKOTO MOURNS BOAT ACCIDENT VICTIMS, CALLS FOR URGENT RESCUE AND SAFETY MEASURES
The PDP Sokoto chapter condoled with families affected by the recent boat accident on Kojiyo River that claimed lives and left many missing. The party urges intensified rescue efforts and urgent support for victims’ families, pledging to work with agencies for necessary assistance. PDP also calls on the government to enhance safety on waterways to…
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KADUNA POLICE ARREST 13 SUSPECTED CATTLE RUSTLERS, RECOVER 27 CATTLE
Kaduna State Police have arrested 13 suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 27 rustled cattle following a successful operation on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. Acting on credible intelligence, officers intercepted three vehicles carrying the stolen cattle. One suspect confessed to receiving rustled cows from notorious bandits terrorising the area. Investigations continue as police intensify efforts to dismantle…
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MINOR EXPLOSION, FIRE REPORTED AT ILESE BARRACKS; NO CASUALTIES – NIGERIAN ARMY
A minor explosion followed by a fire broke out early Thursday at the 42 Engineers Brigade storage building in Ilese Barracks, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun. The Nigerian Army confirmed no lives were lost or injuries sustained, thanks to swift action by troops and the Ijebu-Ode Fire Service that contained the blaze. An investigation is underway to determine…
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NIMET PREDICTS THUNDERSTORMS AND RAINFALL ACROSS NIGERIA WITH FLOOD RISKS
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecasts thundery and rainy weather from Wednesday to Friday nationwide, with thunderstorms expected in many northern states and moderate rains in central and southern regions. There’s a high risk of flooding in parts of northern, central, and southern states during the period. NiMet warns residents to avoid driving in heavy…
