The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has cleared a container-laden truck that tilted and obstructed approximately 80 per cent of the roadway at National-Ashade, Lagos, restoring normal vehicular movement in the area. The incident occurred at about 11:21 p.m. on Sunday when a MACK truck carrying two 20-foot containers reportedly broke down while attempting…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Federal Government has warned that it may shut down the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway within two weeks if motorists and other road users fail to comply with safety regulations and restrictions associated with the ongoing construction of the road. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr….
Flooding has rendered parts of the Siun-Ogere-Iperu Road in Ogun State difficult to access, leaving motorists struggling to navigate the damaged sections of the major route. The affected portion, located around the Ajura area, has suffered significant deterioration, with floodwater washing away sections of the carriageway and road edges. The road, which connects the hometown…
Persistent rainfall has forced the Federal Ministry of Works to extend the planned reopening of the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha, Anambra State, and Asaba, Delta State, by one week. The development has prolonged traffic congestion, increased travel time and raised transportation costs for commuters relying on the bridge, which was shut down on September…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iranian airlines could face severe operational difficulties worldwide from September 23 as the Donald Trump administration intensifies economic pressure on Tehran through sanctions. Bessent disclosed this in an interview with CNBC on Monday, stating that airlines operating from Iran would struggle to access essential aviation services, including…
A new premium on-demand ride-hailing service, Primelane, has commenced operations in Lagos, targeting professionals, executives, frequent air travellers and international visitors seeking reliable and consistent transportation services. The company, which announced its entry into the Lagos transportation market, said its services would include passenger pickups and drop-offs to and from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport,…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has directed Air Peace to develop a compensation package for passengers affected by the delay of a Lagos-Enugu flight after preliminary investigations revealed that the airline sent passengers an incorrect notification. The directive followed complaints by human rights lawyer and activist, Inibehe Effiong, who accused the airline of poor service…
The Ekiti State Government has distributed 100 operational vehicles to security agencies across the state as part of measures to enhance security operations, improve mobility and ensure faster responses to emergencies. Governor Biodun Oyebanji handed over the vehicles to representatives of the benefiting agencies on Monday in Ado-Ekiti, with the police, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security…
The Federal Road Safety Corps has dismissed a viral notice directing applicants who were not shortlisted or did not receive invitation messages for its 2026 recruitment exercise to report to the nearest FRSC camp for verification. The Corps, in a statement shared on its official X handle on Sunday, described the notice as fake and…
