Federal Road Safety Corps
12 Nov
The proposal to create a Road Safety Special Armed Squad from the existing corps is premature in present-day Nigeria and can end up creating more problems than it tries to solve.
17 Oct
The Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) has commiserated with the families of the victims, people, as well the Government of Jigawa State affected by the unfortunate tanker explosion. FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this in a statement from the office of the Corps Public Education Officer on Wednesday in Abuja. Mohammed, who condoled…
9 Sep
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed sadness over the loss of lives and property following an oil tanker explosion that led to the death of 37 people in Niger . The First Lady in a statement, sympathized with Gov. Umar Bago and the people of Niger. “I commiserate with Gov. Bago, and the…
31 Aug
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has trained 415 Road Marshal Assistants on modern patrol and rescue operations skills.
3 Jun
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Malam Shehu Mohammed has commiserated with the Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State
31 May
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has encouraged children to be safety conscious in their dealings with adults and society at large.
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The Lagos State government has said that over 120,000 people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the state are currently receiving life-saving antiretroviral therapy, with a particular focus on children, adolescents, and other vulnerable groups. The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun, revealed this on Friday…
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The ongoing trial of Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) driver, Andrew Nice Ominikoron, who is alleged to have killed 22-year-old tailor, Oluwabamise Ayanwola, suffered another setback due to the defendant's counsel's ill health. The trial, presided over by Justice Sherifat Sonaike of a Lagos High Court, was fixed for today for the continuation of proceedings. However,…
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The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) and a non-governmental organisation, Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre
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Civil Society Organisation, Citizens' Gavel, has described the arrest and detention of investigative journalist and founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as a dangerous precedent to press freedom in Nigeria. The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) revealed on…
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A Chief Magistrate in Osun State, Mrs Olufunke Oyeniyi, has lamented the increase in cases of sexual and gender-based violence despite the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act, which imposes stricter punishments on convicted abusers and violators. Oyeniyi made this known at a three-day workshop on the Implementation of the VAPP Law and the Role…
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President Bola Tinubu has praised French President Emmanuel Macron, noting that his cordiality and interest in Africa
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Nigeria and France have signed a partnership on the development of critical infrastructure and the long-term sustenance of agriculture and food security, worth €300 million. Presidency spokesman Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement after President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron signed the two agreements on Thursday in Paris, France. Earlier, President Tinubu…
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The Niger State Coordinator, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and Niger State Chairman, Breast Milk Multidisciplinary Committee, James T. Kigbu, has stressed the need for exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life. Kigbu, who made the emphasis while interacting with journalists in Minna on Thursday, November…
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The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo at an illegal oil bunkering site in the Niger Delta region. The arrest, which sparked widespread concern and condemnation, occurred during an operation against oil theft and pipeline vandalism. The confirmation follows public outcry over Soyombo’s detention, with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism…