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Tragedy averted as fuel tanker crashes in Lokoja
According to Mr. Tenimu Etuku, the FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, the incident occurred around 5 p.m. near the Crusher…
“Needless national tragedy,” FRSC laments loss of lives in Niger tanker explosion
FRSC described the death of 35 people in the tragedy as a needless national tragedy that occurred as a result…
Good news for Zamfara as road crashes drop
The sector commander said the choice of the 2025 end of the year campaign theme was to address road traffic…
Tragedy as 10 perished in Kogi road crash
The vehicle was said to be carrying 21 male passengers when it lost control due to excessive speeding and wrongful…
FRSC cautions travellers after speeding bus kills 10 in Kogi
He urged passengers to remain vigilant and proactive by cautioning or reporting reckless drivers, stating: “Silence in the face of…
Repent or go to jail, FRSC warns erring drivers
Etuk said he had already made it clear that he was ready to send many drivers to jail unless they…
Deadly Overtake: Four die as Hilux rams tanker near Kaduna
“Drivers must obey speed limits, maintain safe distances, and avoid dangerous manoeuvres,” Tijjani emphasised. “The Corps will continue to enforce…
FRSC arrests 250 taxi drivers in two-day raid
No fewer than 250 commercial taxi drivers have been arrested across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by operatives of the…
Reckless motorists kill 5 FRSC operatives
Mohammed expressed deep concern over the increasing risks faced by FRSC operatives, noting that in addition to speeding vehicles, personnel…
NDLEA proposes mandatory drug-test for driver’s licence applicants
“From research over the years, we have found out that drug abuse plays a very significant role in the accidents…
FRSC smashes ‘one chance’ gang in Abuja
The suspects, consisting of one male and two females, were driving a Volkswagen Passat car, ash in colour, with registration…
245 convicted, fake soldier caught in Abuja traffic offence crackdown
In a particularly serious case, Hussaini Kabir was found guilty of impersonating a military officer in addition to multiple traffic…
Lagos-Ibadan road accident claims one life, injures nine
Jayeola said that the accident, which occurred at about 6:55a.m., involved a white Iveco truck with registration number MEK 34…
FRSC reacts to death of Phyna’s sister, Ruth Otabor
FRSC has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Miss Ruth Otabor, the young lady who was critically injured in…
FRSC to enforce strict standards for driving schools nationwide
Alo urged citizens to always verify the status of a driving school from appropriate quarters before enrolling for the driving…
FRSC reveals grim statistics: 411 Nigerians die scooping fuel
Fuel scooping has become one of the deadliest practices on Nigerian roads. Instead of recognising spilt fuel as a hazard,…
FRSC: Why motorists are spending hours crossing bridge on Abuja-Lokoja highway
A motorists, Mohammed Yusuf, said he spent nine hours on the road before reaching Lokoja from Abuja.
FRSC phases out booking sheets, adopts e-ticketing nationwide
“This is part of the strategic goal for 2025. This adoption will equally help us in terms of having accurate…
FRSC alerts motorists on collapse of Katsina–Batsari bridge
“The FRSC has cordoned off the area from both ends to safeguard road users,” the statement said.
FRSC releases important information on highway riding
He explained that most of the crashes involving motorcycles without crash helmets usually resulted in fatalities where skulls, limbs and…
Why FRSC is mourning Audu Ogbeh
“Ogbeh laid a solid foundation for volunteerism in road safety advocacy, a foundation upon which the scheme continues to thrive…
563 motorists booked for attempting to bribe FRSC officials on duty
The Osun Sector Command recorded the highest number of attempts to bribe with 155 cases.
Midnight horror in Ogun: Hit-and-Run crash claims four lives
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident, which occurred at about 3:50 a.m., involving a yellow tricycle with…
21 perish in heart-wrenching Kano road crash
Mohammed confirmed that a full-scale investigation was underway to determine the exact cause of the crash.
FRSC to drivers: Stop transporting passengers with goods, animals
He, therefore, urged drivers to prioritise the regular maintenance of their vehicles to prevent mechanical failures that could cause accidents
FRSC issues serious threat, warning to officers
He also emphasised the importance of public education, rescue of road traffic victims, and strict enforcement of traffic regulations.
FRSC deploys 660 personnel for Eid-el-Kabir special patrol in Enugu
By Stanley Nwanosike The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has deployed no fewer than 660 personnel for Eid-el-Kabir Special Patrol…
Trouble for FRSC patrol team over bribery allegation
“Any staff arrested for criminal offences, including extortion, would be tried internally, disengaged, and handed over to the Police where…
One dead, 2 injured in Lagos early morning crash
Preliminary investigations by FRSC indicate that the crash was caused by Speed Violation (SPV) and Loss of Control (LOC), in…
FRSC blames reckless driving as five die in Osun road crash
Ogungbemi disclosed that the accident involved nine passengers; six male adults, two female adults and a child.