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Osun NURTW Leadership Conflict Intensifies as Faction Seizes Secretariat
A factional takeover of the Osun State NURTW secretariat has occurred despite an official suspension of union activities following recent violent clashes.
Worldwide traffic fatalities decrease by 21%, yet Africa sees concerning spike
A WHO report reveals a 21% drop in global road deaths, despite an alarming 17% increase in fatalities across the African region.
Osun ALGON Halts Transport Union Operations Amid Escalating Violence
Citing rising violence and safety concerns, the Osun State chapter of ALGON has suspended all transport union activities in public motor parks across the state.
FRSC Introduces Countrywide Special Patrols Featuring 12 Targeted Operations
The FRSC has initiated a national special patrol involving 12 distinct operations aimed at reducing road accidents and increasing safety compliance across Nigeria.
Broken truck causes extensive traffic jam on Lagos Ago Road
A broken-down truck on Lagos's Ago Road caused a major traffic standstill on Sunday, sparking renewed calls for urgent road repairs.
FRSC and Attorney Fagge in Standoff Over Kano Road Jurisdiction Ruling
A legal battle has erupted between the FRSC and lawyer Abba Hikima Fagge following a court ruling that restricted agency operations on Kano state roads.
Senate Approves 300% Hike in Traffic Fines via New FRSC Act
The Nigerian Senate has passed amendments to the FRSC Act, increasing traffic fines by up to 300% and setting a N50,000 penalty for preaching or hawking in commercial buses.
Trade unions urge President Tinubu to establish highway taskforce against illegal levies and checkpoints
Various trade and labor unions have asked President Tinubu to form a national taskforce to dismantle illegal highway checkpoints and combat multiple taxation affecting interstate commerce.
Train crash driver succumbed to traumatic injuries
An inquest has revealed that train driver Shaun Burton died from traumatic injuries after a collision near Bedford that also left over 100 people hospitalized.
Persistent Apapa and Kirikiri Gridlock Blamed on Tanker Operators and Regulatory Gaps
A combination of poor logistics planning, inadequate truck holding bays, and systemic corruption is causing severe, ongoing traffic gridlock in the Lagos Apapa and Kirikiri industrial corridors.