OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos A passenger lost his life on Sunday following a lone road crash involving a commercial Volkswagen bus at the Ojuelegba area of Surulere, Lagos. The accident occurred at Ogunlana Junction inward Ojuelegba, near the Fallout area, when the bus, with registration number LND 130 XR, reportedly veered off the road and rammed…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles for various traffic offences during a weekend enforcement operation across Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain and Onipanu. The exercise targeted one-way driving, illegal parking, unauthorised garages and other traffic violations that have continued to disrupt traffic flow and endanger…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Special Marshals Zone RS2, comprising Lagos and Ogun States, has emerged the best-performing zone in Nigeria following the conclusion of the national evaluation of Special Marshals activities across the country. Zone RS2 secured the first position with an outstanding score of 96 per cent, ahead of…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nasarawa State Command, says it is set to commence its ember months road safety sensitisation campaign to reduce road traffic crashes and fatalities across the state. The Sector Commander, Nnamdi Ikeh-Akabogu, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists at his office in Lafia, the state capital. Ikeh-Akabogu said road…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to policy stability and economic diversification as the Ogun State Government and DP World MEA FZE signed agreements for the development of the Gateway Deep Sea Port and the Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone. The Memoranda of Understanding (MoU), signed in Paris, France,…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has called for the integration of rail, road and maritime transportation systems to reduce logistics costs, facilitate trade and unlock Nigeria’s economic potential. The NRC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Kayode Opeifa, made the call at the Transport Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN) conference on Thursday, stressing the…
The Oyo State Government has disclosed that more than 900 kilometres of road projects have either been completed, are nearing completion or are currently under construction across the state. The projects, which span major inter-zonal highways, inner-city roads, federal road interventions and rural access routes, are aimed at improving connectivity, supporting agribusiness and strengthening economic…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for ordering emergency intervention on the Benin-Asaba Road, expressing optimism that the move will ease prolonged traffic congestion and improve transportation along the 125-kilometre corridor. Okpebholo, in a statement shared on his official X account on Thursday, acknowledged the difficulties faced by motorists, commuters, residents…
The Federal Government has commenced emergency palliative rehabilitation of the Benin-Asaba Road following a disagreement with the concessionaire responsible for managing the highway. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday in Benin, Edo State, during the flag-off ceremony for the rehabilitation of the Benin-Asaba Highway. Umahi explained that the intervention became necessary after…
ADO-EKITI — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has announced plans to revive the construction of five kilometres of roads in each of the 16 local government areas of the state to improve rural connectivity and stimulate economic activities. The governor disclosed this on Thursday during a town hall meeting with stakeholders from the Ekiti South…
