Six people confirmed dead, including a child, in a head-on collision at Ibeju Bus Stop. Nine others injured and rushed to FMC Epe and Hammond Hospital for treatment. Crash caused by speeding, route violation, and dangerous driving by a truck on one-way. A fatal road crash claimed six lives and left nine others injured on … Read more
Road Crashes in Oyo State: 2024 Report Lives Lost: 222 people died in road crashes. Injuries: 779 individuals were injured. Number of Crashes: 304 accidents occurred across 33 local councils in Oyo State. Oyo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Rosemary Alo, shared these figures in a recent statement. She pointed … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned Nigerians to avoid boarding vehicles with compromised security measures as the year 2025 approaches. EKO HOT BLOG reports that FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed highlighted that end-of-year travels are expected to increase traffic on the nation’s highways, making roads busier than in previous months. In a statement … Read more
FRSC Emphasizes Roles of Passenger in Preventing Accident There were recent crashes in Ondo,Kwara and Owo-Ikare Avoid Rickety Cars-FRSC In response to recent road accidents in Kwara and Ondo States, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a warning to travelers, advising them to avoid boarding vehicles with substandard safety measures. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
A lone accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus at Saapade on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway has killed two people and injured 15 others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Ogun, Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident on Thursday in Abeokuta. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat … Read more
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Olukayode Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, convened two pivotal meetings aimed at tackling pressing challenges in Epe and its environs. The monarch engaged with representatives from Ikeja Electric (IE) and the new Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Epe, … Read more
The Katsina State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has stressed the need for passengers to speak up against dangerous driving while on transit as only the living can celebrate. The FRSC Sector Commander, Aliyu Ma’aji, stated this at a Special Marshals and Ember Months Campaign at the Katsina State Transport Authority, KTSTA, … Read more
Four people, including three police officers and a female suspect, tragically died in a road accident in Ore, the administrative headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area, Ondo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the crash occurred on Thursday when a speeding trailer driver lost control, crossed the road median, and collided with a police van … Read more
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, has dismissed rumors that Monalisa Osayi, who was arrested for assaulting a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official on December 7, 2024, is a police officer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement released on Thursday, the command clarified that Osayi was … Read more
A major gridlock has formed on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, stretching from Seven Up bus stop in Lagos to Kara Bridge in Ogun State, due to multiple accidents. At Kara Bridge, a truck carrying rolled steel coils and another hauling a container were involved in a crash. Steel coils spilled onto the bridge, blocking traffic, while … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reported a tragic road accident that occurred on Tuesday at the Iyana Ishasi U-turn, heading towards Mile 2. The accident involved a Howo tipper truck, which had no registration details. Initial investigations revealed that the truck, while speeding through traffic, experienced a sudden brake failure. This caused … Read more
A fatal accident occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, involving a J5 Ford bus loaded with perishable goods and a Mercedes truck. One person was confirmed dead, and four others were rescued from the wreckage during the crash at Ilubirin, inward Sura. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), led by General Manager … Read more
Two people lost their lives, and one was critically injured in an auto crash in Ikorodu, Lagos State, yesterday. The incident occurred when brake failure in one of the vehicles caused a head-on collision between two trucks, one carrying a container and the other empty. The impact of the crash was severe, with two people … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says two persons died on Sunday following a collision involving two trucks on a Lagos road. The LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said in a statement that two other persons trapped in the wreckage were rescued. The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs … Read more
At least 12 persons lost their lives in a fatal auto crash on Baimari–Geidam Road in Yobe. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in the state, Mr Livinus Yilzoom, confirmed the deaths in a statement in Damaturu on Wednesday. He said that the accident occurred at about 10:00pm on Tuesday, when … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and other emergency services have rescued a Toyota Camry driver from under a 40ft container. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Monday, in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church … Read more
Top Epe Division stories this week feature Hon Wale Raji, Epe Grammar School, FRSC, Hon. Ogunkelu, Epe Local Government, Aiyetoro Market and more. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Epe Grammar School Alumni Organize Debate, Quiz, and Spelling Competitions for Epe Schools Ekohotblog reports that Epe Grammar School Alumni Organize Debate, Quiz, and Spelling Competitions … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has announced partial road closures for the first edition of the 10-kilometer Capital City Race, scheduled to take place tomorrow, Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Epe Unit Command, is collaborating with Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, to enhance road safety and reduce accidents in the community through awareness and educational initiatives. The Acting Unit Commander, Chief Route Commander (CRC) Esther Adewoye, led the FRSC team on a visit to the university, where … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed circulating online reports about an ongoing recruitment exercise as fraudulent In a statement on Friday, Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, cautioned the public to disregard these claims and avoid engaging with individuals or platforms promoting such scams. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox … Read more