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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, Nigeria, is conducting monthly drunk-driving tests in selected parks to ensure drivers are physically, psychologically, and emotionally fit before operating vehicles.
A new Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) office complex has been commissioned in Ogere-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, aiming to improve rapid accident response and traffic management on the Lagos–Ibadan expressway.
The FRSC and NSCDC have committed to deepening their collaboration in Sokoto to enhance safety, security, and service delivery across Nigeria's North-West region.
Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued an advisory urging motorists to reduce speed, check tires, and maintain distance during the rainy season to prevent accidents.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that a tanker accident in Anambra State resulted in the death of a tricycle rider.
Three people were injured in a tanker fire in Zaria, Kaduna, after a gas valve malfunctioned, affecting nearby shops.
A lone crash involving a Toyota Hiace bus on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, Nigeria, resulted in four fatalities and eight injuries on Sunday.
Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has successfully recovered a vehicle that was stolen 11 years ago, following a routine verification process.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a warning to motorists regarding essential vehicle breakdown safety measures to prevent accidents, using Anthony Joshua’s recent crash as a cautionary example.
The FRSC Kano command deploys 1,889 personnel for the 2026 Eid-el-Fitri Sallah patrol to ensure safe travels and reduce road traffic crashes in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/sallah-frsc-deploys-1889-personnel-in-kano/
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kano has issued a warning to commercial drivers against overloading and speeding during the Sallah celebrations to ensure road safety.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 275 officers in Awka, Anambra State, ahead of Governor Soludo's second-term inauguration, as announced by Sector Commander Mrs. Bridget Asekhauno.
Mobility platform Bolt has partnered with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to launch a new road safety program in Abuja, focusing on driver education to reduce reckless driving incidents.
Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) secured the conviction of 35 traffic offenders in Anambra state for various violations, aiming to improve road safety.
The FRSC Katsina Command launches a discipline drive to curb misconduct and enhance professionalism, aligning with national reforms for better service deli Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-unveils-discipline-drive-to-curb-misconduct-in-katsina/
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has pledged to take strict measures against any officer found engaging in extortion, reckless enforcement, or other unethical practices.
Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to properly document their vehicles, following the arrest and handover of a suspect involved in vehicle theft to the police.
Seven people have tragically died in a Keffi-Abuja crash. Preliminary reports suggest speeding was the cause, and the FRSC has ordered a full probe. Read More: https://punchng.com/seven-die-in-keffi-abuja-crash-frsc-orders-probe/
The FRSC Anambra Command launches a new campaign to enhance road safety consciousness and ensure compliance with traffic regulations to reduce accidents. Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-unveils-safer-road%e2%80%91habits-campaign-in-anambra/
A fatal accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway resulted in the deaths of three people. One other person was reportedly injured in the crash.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has voiced concerns about the state of Nigeria's democracy, warning against the dangers of a weak opposition and a potential drift towards a one-party system. His remarks, some made at an Ibadan Summit, also drew criticism from the NBA regarding judiciary funding.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State has successfully secured the conviction of 25 traffic offenders for a total of 46 offenses, including speeding and overloading, through a mobile court proceeding.
The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed two deaths and 20 injuries after a DAF trailer carrying goods and passengers crashed in Kano, Nigeria.
Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is undertaking reforms to address the persistent issue of tanker explosions, aiming to improve safety standards and reduce incidents on the nation's roads.
Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported zero crashes on the Abuja corridor during its Operation Safe Kugbo. This success was attributed to the restriction of 858 trucks during peak hours.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that two people died and ten were injured in a single vehicle crash along the Gombe-Yola Road in Nigeria.
A tragic auto crash in Abia State, Nigeria, claimed two lives after a truck collided with a tricycle near Ubani Market in Umuahia, as confirmed by the FRSC.
No fewer than 17 traffic offenders were on Wednesday convicted by a Mobile Court sitting in Ogere, Ogun State, as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) intensified enforcement against traffic violations along major routes. The post Mobile Court convicts 17 traffic offenders in Ogun appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 39 people were involved in a multiple-vehicle crash on the Kugbo Furniture Market axis of the AYA–Nyanya route in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The post 39 persons involved in Abuja multi-vehicle crash – FRSC appeared first on Vanguard News.
The FRSC deploys personnel and logistics for its 2026 Eid special patrol to ensure safe travel, reduce crashes, and maintain smooth traffic flow nationwide Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-deploys-personnel-for-eid-special-patrol-nationwide/
Osun police have declared Faturoti Kehinde and Adumati Idowu wanted for their alleged involvement in the murder of FRSC officer Lasisi Funmilayo and her da Read More: https://punchng.com/police-declare-two-wanted-over-ogun-frsc-officer-daughters-murder/
An Ogun mobile court has convicted 20 traffic offenders for various violations, including seatbelt and license infractions, following an FRSC operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-mobile-court-fines-20-drivers-for-seatbelt-license-violations/
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, has issued a stern warning to personnel against extortion, harassment of motorists, and reckless enforcement of traffic laws.
One person has died and two others were injured in a fatal truck crash at the Lenuwa turning on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Speeding was cited as the caus Read More: https://punchng.com/one-dies-two-injured-in-lagos-ibadan-expressway-crash/
Eleven people had been killed in a road crash in a particular spot in the state within a month. The post FRSC decries frequent road crashes in Anambra appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A total of 19 persons were involved in the crash, comprising six male adults, 10 female adults and three male children. The post FRSC says 4 women dead as vehicles collide in Anambra appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nigeria has expressed concern over a rise in early morning drunk driving in Cross River state, with recent patrols revealing many drivers consume alcohol between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. before picking up passengers.
When Mallam Shehu Mohammed assumed leadership as Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), he inherited not just an institution with history, but a national mandate that touches every family, every highway, and every community in Nigeria. At 38 years, the Corps stands tall as Africa’s model road safety agency, and under his […] The post FRSC at 38: Shehu Mohammed steering Nigeria’s road safety revolution to greater heights, By Bisi Kazeem appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) explained its methods for regulating okadas and tricycles across Nigeria, highlighting efforts to address security challenges and ensure orderliness.
A recent court ruling has prohibited the police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from imposing fines on motorists for issues related to third-party insurance. The court clarified that these agencies lack the authority to issue such penalties.
Nigeria is grappling with a range of issues, including charges related to an alleged plot to overthrow President Tinubu, ongoing political maneuvering for future elections, and efforts to address economic challenges and security incidents.
Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) denied claims of harassment following a viral video, stating its officers acted professionally during a routine traffic stop in Abuja and that the footage is misleading.
An author shares their transformed view on road safety after a visit to National Traffic Radio 107.1 FM, highlighting a brief on-air chat and other experiences.
Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) successfully recovered a vehicle in Anambra that was stolen three years ago, utilizing the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS).
The NSCDC has deployed over 57,000 officers nationwide for Easter security, while the FRSC has advised motorists to limit non-essential journeys to prevent accidents during the holiday period.
A road crash in Niger state has resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injuries to 20 others, according to preliminary investigations by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State has issued warnings to motorists regarding road safety during the Sallah holiday, emphasizing the dangers of speeding, overloading, and drunk driving.
The FRSC deploys personnel nationwide for its 2026 Eid-el-Fitri patrol. The special operation aims to ensure safe travel and reduce road crashes during the Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-fitri-frsc-deploys-personnel-for-special-patrol/
FRSC operatives returned over ₦3.7 million found at a fatal crash site in Kaduna, demonstrating the corps’ core values of integrity and service. Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-returns-%e2%82%a63-7m-found-at-kaduna-crash-site-to-victims/
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State has secured the conviction of no fewer than 20 motorists for various traffic offenses.
A lone truck accident on the Zaria-Kano road has resulted in the tragic death of three people. The FRSC confirmed the incident was caused by loss of contro Read More: https://punchng.com/lone-truck-accident-kills-three-in-kano/
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have pledged to collaborate in Zamfara State to combat drunk driving.
The FRSC confirms two fatalities in a Rivers road crash at Rumuola junction, Port Harcourt, attributing the tragic incident to overspeeding. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-die-in-rivers-road-crash/
Following a series of four crashes that resulted in 11 deaths within a month, Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) conducted a road audit at the Agulu Lake black spot in Anambra to enhance safety.
Preliminary reports indicate a lone vehicle, allegedly driven at excessive speed, lost control and veered into the opposite lane. The post Seven people die in Keffi–Abuja crash, FRSC orders probe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria’s Senate supports FRSC modernisation, urging continuous training and enhanced funding for NIPSS during the 2026 budget proposal review. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-backs-frsc-modernisation-calls-for-enhanced-nipss-funding/
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has denied reports of 120 fatalities on the Damaturu–Buni Yadi Road, stating that official 2025 statistics show a 26 percent decrease in road traffic crashes.