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Truck crashes: 90% of articulated vehicles over-aged — FRSC Corps Marshal

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2021 0

Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, says that 90 per cent of articulated trucks plying the roads are overaged vehicles that are not roadworthy. Oyeyemi disclosed this on Monday during his working visit to Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) and Nigerian Port

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6 killed, 10 others injured in Bauchi road crash – FRSC

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2021 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Bauchi State, on Sunday, said that six people lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident in Gumero village of Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state. The Sector Commander, Mr Yusuf Abdullahi, who confirmed the accident, said that 10 others were seriously injured in the crash, involving […]

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Nepotism in FRSC over new promotion

Ihesiulo Grace 18 April 2021 0

Some senior military officers, Politian’s, road users have criticized the present leadership of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) for the promotion of an Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM) and new Corps Commanders (CC) to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) while excluding the Northern states in […]

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FRSC wants outright ban on commercial motorcycles in FCT

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2020 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on the FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello, to ban the use of motorcycles for commercial purposes in the territory, citing alleged gross misconduct by the riders. FRSC Sector Commander in the FCT, Gora Wobin, said in Abuja on Monday that the commercial motorcyclists have caused irreparable damage in […]

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FRSC warns motorists against careless driving

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2020 0

Anambra State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Andrew A. Kumapayi, has continued to warn road users against careless driving and over speeding which have caused the death of many on the road. Kumapayi gave the warning in a release made available to newsmen by the Sector Public Education Officer of the Command, […]

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FRSC to impound vehicles with 2 passengers in front seat

Ihesiulo Grace 29 February 2020 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has restated its stand on the ban of two passengers occupying the front seat of commercial vehicles across the country. Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem disclosed this in an interview on Friday in Abuja. Kazeem said that the FRSC is still in the business of enforcing compliance on […]

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FRSC arrests traffic offenders in Anambra, takes safety education to mechanics

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2020 0

Anambra State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has reiterated its commitment to ensuring sanity on the highways. The State Sector Commander of the Corps, Mr. Andrew Kumapayi, who stated this at the corporate Headquarters of the Agency in Awka, revealed that between December 2019 and January 6th 2020, a total number of nineteen […]

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Ihedioha seeks presence of FRSC during yuletide

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2019 0

Imo state Governor, Emeka Ihedioha has canvassed for the presence of men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, especially at strategic locations during the Christmas season. The governor assured that his administration would continue to support the activities of the FRSC in the state. He stated this while receiving the Corps […]

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Experts meet in Accra on improved road safety, urban mobility

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2018 0

Over 100 participants representing 20 African countries have converged in Accra, Ghana to share experiences on improving road safety and reducing road accidents across Africa, at a 2- day workshop on Road Safety and Urban Mobility. The workshop was inspired by the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, Mr. Jean Todt, and former UN […]

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New Lagos – Ibadan rail line ‘ll resolve Apapa gridlocks – FRSC

Ihesiulo Grace 1 January 2018 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps says the new Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge will bring succour to the perennial Apapa, Lagos State gridlocks when completed. Hyginus Omeje, the Lagos State Sector Commander of the FRSC, disclosed this in an interview in Lagos on Monday. Omeje said the new rail line would help to reduce the influx of […]

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5 killed, 13 injured in Lagos – Ibadan highway crash

Ihesiulo Grace 1 January 2018 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps has said five persons died and 13 others injured in an accident that occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday. Clement Oladele, the Ogun State Sector Commander of the FRSC, who made this known, also said that the accident occurred at Wazobia, at about 9:00am. Oladele said two vehicles and […]

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MYTHS OF “EMBER” MONTHS: True or false?

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

……It’s the month Prophet Mohammed died, Cleric ……Obey traffic rules, safety of life not negotiable – LASTMA For some folks, the last four months of every year with the string “ember” are not just the regular months spanning September to December, the mythical aura these months attract, according to observers, have continued to stir

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FG calls for adequate protection for school children

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

To protect children while on the road to and from school, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on the various tiers of government to take adequate measures to prevent unnecessary harm. The Minister made the call in Abuja on Friday when he received officials of the Children Accident Prevention Initiative […]