Tollgates of Fears: How Nigeria’s Checkpoints Turn Security into a Daily Tax
On a humid morning along the Nyanya–Keffi road in Abuja, traffic slows not from accidents but from the routine presence of a police checkpoint,…
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Road Safety
FRSC Deploys 1,500 Personnel to Manage Easter Traffic Surge
AWKA, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps deploys 1,500 personnel across Anambra State to manage traffic and ensure safety during the Easter holiday…
Ogun TRACE Bans Roadside Trading at Sango Tollgate Highway
OGUN, Nigeria – Authorities in Ogun State move to enforce a ban on roadside trading along the busy Sango Tollgate corridor, citing rising safety…
Dark Signals, Deadly Crossings: Abuja’s Traffic Light Crisis
ABUJA, Nigeria – At one of Abuja’s busiest intersections, a flickering amber light struggles to command obedience. Drivers inch forward, unsure who has the…
Two Die in Lagos Gas Explosion After Tanker Truck Collision
LAGOS, Nigeria – A gas explosion on Saturday kills two people and destroys multiple properties along the Lekki-Epe Expressway after a collision involving a…
FRSC Investigates Illegal Street Racing Near Abuja National Mosque
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched an investigation into reports of illegal car racing and stunt driving near the…
FRSC Warns Fasting Drivers: Fatigue Raises Risk of Deadly Crashes
OGUN, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps on Friday warns motorists observing fasting periods to prioritise rest, saying fatigue and dehydration could trigger…
Eyes on the Road: Can Kano’s Smart Transport Gamble Make Its Streets Safer?
KANO, Nigeria – At dawn, Kano wakes to motion: tricycles coughing into life, buses groaning under the weight of commuters, tankers edging past markets…
FRSC Warns Plateau Motorists Against Drunk Driving on Valentine’s Day
PLATEAU, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps issues a stern warning to motorists in Plateau State to avoid drunk driving, speeding, and other…
Granite Truck Crushes Car on Lekki Road, Driver Dies
Lagos, Nigeria – A speeding truck carrying granite overturns on the Lekki–Ajah Expressway on Thursday morning, killing a male motorist instantly and leaving his…