The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC warned vehicle owners against reckless driving, urging them to take safety measures while driving to reduce avoidable accidents. The Corps was reacting to a fatal crash that occurred in Mairuwa village, on the Funtua-Sokoto road, claiming at least eleven lives. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed said the … Read more
The Federal Government is progressing with plans to equip the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) with helicopters to enhance the emergency evacuation of accident victims nationwide. The acquisition of the helicopters, set to be procured under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, was revealed during the FRSC Management Retreat and a press conference held in Abuja … Read more
No fewer than four persons sustained varying degrees of injury on Sunday afternoon when a Mazda commercial bus collided with a Toyota car on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The unit commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Badagry Command, William Manga, confirmed the incident in an interview on Monday. He said the accident occurred at about 3.20 … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, on Sunday confirmed the death of an adult male in a multiple accident at the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed this in a statement, said that several others were also injured in the accident. Oke-Osanyintolu said the accident happened at Ile-Epo Bust … Read more
An auto-crash killed two people along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway on Saturday. The Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr Williams Manga, confirmed this on Saturday, saying that the accident occurred at 7:10 a.m. near the Mammy Market Barracks axis of the expressway. One other person sustained some injuries. “Our personnel were alerted … Read more
A bill for an Act to amend the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Act, 2007 to make officers bear arms has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Abiodun Adesida (APC-Ondo) and Rep. Olaide Muhammed (APC-Oyo) at the plenary on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants … Read more
Justice Evelyn Maha of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, also known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), has no legal authority to stop, impound, or confiscate vehicles on the road or impose fines on motorists. The ruling, delivered on October 2, 2024, stemmed from a … Read more
Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has approved the promotion of 49 senior officials within the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). This announcement was made in a statement issued on Friday, September 20, by Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Edo says it has so far rescued six and recovered two bodies in an effort to recover more passengers and a bus that plunged into the Ovia River. Mr Cyril Mathew, Edo Sector Commander, FRSC, told newsmen on Friday in Benin that divers had been contacted to recover … Read more
A hit-and-run driver on Friday morning killed a pedestrian, a woman, on the Mowo axis of the Agbara-Badagry Expressway. The Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps, Badagry Unit, Mr William Manga, told newsmen in Badagry on Friday that the accident occurred at 6.00.a.m. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US Confiscates Presidential Plane Melania’s Betrayal: Ex-Aide Says … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is set to launch a mobile app in September for the verification of licenses and plate numbers. The FRSC spokesperson in Lagos, Elizabeth Jayeola, announced this on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jayeola, who serves as the Sector Public Education Officer for … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abia has confirmed 11 persons dead and eight others injured in a road traffic crash on the Port Harcourt-Enugu Expressway. The FRSC made the disclosure in a statement signed by the Sector Commander, Mrs Ngozi Ezeoma, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Umuahia. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus … Read more
The Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has confirmed that a lone accident at Malo, Ogere area of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, on Tuesday left 12 people burnt to death, while four others sustained injuries. The state spokesperson of the FRSC, Mrs Florence Okpe, made the confirmation in a statement issued in … Read more
An FRSC officer in Osun State was injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a speeding Lexus Jeep; efforts are underway to apprehend the driver, and the officer is in stable condition. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Personnel of the Osun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) reportedly sustained injuries in … Read more
FRSC Cautions Against Carrying Fuel in Transit Seeks to Prevent Fire Incidents on Highways Urges Motorists to Drive Safely, Cooperate with FRSC Eko Hot Blog reports that in a crucial safety advisory, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists against conveying petrol in jerrycans while traveling. The Corps emphasized that this precautionary measure … Read more
There was a gas explosion in Ibeju Lekki LGA on Tuesday afternoon. The explosion claimed one life and injured many others. The Ibeju Lekki LGA boss has promised relief and aid for the victims. Eko Hot Blog reports that a gas explosion has killed a vendor and injured a few others in the Abule Pan … Read more
The Ebumawe Of Ago-Iwoye ascended the throne of his forefathers in May 2000. Despite being the son of his father’s 12th wife, he was invited to ascend the throne. He is now celebrating his 20th anniversary of his coronation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Oba Abdulrazaq Adenugba, is set … Read more
IGP opposes State Police, citing ethnic tension and divided loyalty. Suggests merging NSCDC and FRSC into Police Force; recommends yearly recruitment of 30,000 personnel. Raises concerns about possible abuse of power by Governors and inadequate funding for state policing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has opposed the establishment of … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, issues a warning regarding false recruitment information. Corps Marshal Dauda Biu said that there are currently no recruitment processes underway. The corps stressed that they would not be held responsible for any consequences. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has issued a warning on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, has issued a traffic alert to motorists regarding a complete blockage on the Ota-Idiroko Road within the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, following a series of accidents on Saturday. The incidents, which occurred on the Iju River Bridge, involved a truck, two … Read more