As Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas in commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting religious freedom and protecting people of different faiths in the country from violence. In his 2025 Christmas Goodwill Message, President Tinubu noted that the season reminds the people of …
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed that the Motor Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit Policy of the Nigeria Police Force remains lawful and valid, despite ongoing public debate and pending litigation. Egbetokun said the Police respect the judiciary and will comply fully with all valid court orders but stressed that no court has …
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned celebrities, social media influencers, and content creators against using public roads to record or live-stream content, citing serious safety risks and legal violations. The warning followed a viral video showing TikToker Peller live-streaming while driving, which resulted in a road crash. FRSC Corps Marshal Mallam Shehu Mohammed, …
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday upheld a Federal High Court judgment barring the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), also known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), from stopping motorists, impounding vehicles, or imposing fines. The original ruling was delivered last year by Justice Evelyn Maha in a suit filed by human …
The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has appointed Superintendent Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole as its new Public Education Officer. Sector Commander Akinwunmi Fasakin announced the appointment on Tuesday, following the death of the former spokesperson, Florence Okpe, who passed away on October 28, 2025, after a prolonged illness. READ …
The Federal Government has raised the alarm over vandalism and misuse of newly built and ongoing roads. Officials warned that such actions damage infrastructure, threaten safety, and increase repair costs. Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, who inspected the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano road project on Saturday, decried acts of sabotage by some residents, especially along completed …
Dangote Group has denied ownership of a truck reportedly involved in a fatal road accident in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, dismissing claims circulating on social media and some online platforms that linked the company to the incident. In a statement issued on Thursday, the conglomerate described the reports as “false …
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) will establish a world-class trauma centre to treat road crash victims and support their families. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed announced the plan in Abuja during a briefing ahead of the International Road Crash Victims Africa Conference (IRCVAC), set for November. He said the project will run through a …
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has introduced drone technology to boost traffic monitoring and security surveillance across the state. The innovation marks a shift from manual enforcement to digital intelligence systems. Speaking at the launch, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the drones will provide real-time aerial coverage of major traffic corridors, enabling …
