A tragic collision between a truck and a school minibus in Gauteng, South Africa, has claimed 13 young lives. Authorities investigate reckless driving as President Ramaphosa calls for urgent road safety measures.
A man was seriously injured after a Lexus Jeep plunged into a ditch and hit him while he was defecating along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Read details of the accident and rescue mission.
A Lexus driver fell asleep, causing a collision on Lagos's Third Mainland Bridge. LASTMA and police evacuated vehicles, causing major traffic delays. Full details.
A head-on collision between a truck and a school minibus in Gauteng province has claimed at least 13 young lives. Read the full report on the tragic accident and the official response.
Lagos State Government has detailed an 18-week maintenance plan for Mazamaza Bridge on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, starting January 19, 2026. Traffic diversions will be in place. Read the full schedule and plan your commute.
A tragic road crash in Adamawa State leaves one Cameroonian dead and 18 injured. FRSC blames over-speeding. Read details and safety warnings.
Lagos State has detailed an 18-week traffic diversion plan for maintenance on Mazamaza Bridge. Motorists should expect phased closures from Jan 19. Follow LASTMA guidance.
Club Seventies Epe urges government action on road safety after a fatal truck accident on Hospital Road. The group mourns victims and demands better traffic control.
FRSC Lagos Commander details UN road safety strategy, urges auto makers to build 'forgiving' vehicles and media to educate public. Collaboration key to reducing crashes.
Ogun State Government warns articulated vehicle drivers to stop parking on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, citing safety risks. Officials call for a task force to enforce rules and reduce accidents. Read more.
A fatal collision between a trailer and a Mitsubishi Canter in Yobe's Fune LGA claims 7 lives. Police cite speeding as cause, renewing calls for improved road safety.
A fatal head-on collision between two trucks on the Damaturu-Potiskum Road in Yobe State has claimed eight lives. FRSC confirms overspeeding as suspected cause. Read more on road safety measures.
Ogun State TRACE warns articulated vehicle drivers against indiscriminate parking on highways, especially around Ogere. Officials cite accident risks and call for a task force. Read the full story.
Six people died in a head-on collision on the Potiskum-Damaturu highway in Yobe State after a Canter truck drove against traffic. Police confirm two survivors are hospitalized. Read details.
A Volvo truck loaded with rubber materials burst into flames in Kishi, Oyo State, hospitalising one man. Oyo State Fire Service prevented spread to buildings. Read the full report.
LASTMA arrests driver of an empty fuel tanker after a fatal collision with a commercial motorcycle on Epe–Ijebu Road. The motorcyclist was riding against traffic. Read more.
A motor boy died instantly after a brake failure caused a truck crash on Koro-Otun road in Ogun State. The driver of the other truck fled the scene. Read details.
A tanker driver has been arrested by LASTMA after a fatal collision killed a commercial motorcyclist and passenger on Epe-Ijebu Road. Officials blame the rider's one-way driving. Read the full report.
A motor boy lost his life instantly after a brake failure caused a truck to ram into a container truck on the Koro-Otun road in Ogun State. TRACE confirms details.
A sand-laden truck lost control and crashed into an RCCG church in Epe, Lagos, killing six worshippers. The driver fled the scene. Read the full eyewitness accounts and police statement.
Alarming road crash fatalities in Nigeria demand immediate action. FRSC data reveals 3,433 deaths in 9 months. Experts call for stricter enforcement and a cultural shift to save lives on our highways.
Lagos State slashes vehicle number plate replacement fee from ₦30,000 to ₦20,000 in a three-month amnesty. Governor Sanwo-Olu aims to boost security and road safety. Read details.
Airport Police Command arrests LAMATA driver Adewale Abiodun after a fatal hit-and-run accident killed a 19-year-old pedestrian at Ikeja. Justice is promised.
The Presidency has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress on the Abuja-Lokoja and Lokoja-Benin expressways, warning contractors against excuses. Key officials inspected the sites on Monday, revealing alarming delays.
Airport Police Command arrests LAMATA driver Adewale Abiodun after a fatal hit-and-run accident killed a 19-year-old female pedestrian at Ikeja Bus Stop. Justice vowed.
The Federal Government is spending N15 billion to fix Lagos's Iddo Bridge, with a June completion target. Minister Umahi orders a nationwide bridge audit and announces new safety measures. Read more.
Works Minister Dave Umahi commended JRB Construction and set a February deadline for China Habour Engineering on the Abuja-Keffi dual carriageway. Full details on the project's March 2026 completion.
FRSC confirms 12 fatalities from a multiple vehicle crash near Gada Biyu. Speed violation cited as cause. Three injured survivors receiving treatment. Read the full report.
The Federal Government has disclosed spending ₦45 billion on the Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation. A new ₦40bn CCTV control centre was also inaugurated to enhance safety and security on the Lagos landmark. Read the full details.
The Federal Government has announced it will not toll the rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Works Minister Dave Umahi inaugurated a N40 billion CCTV control centre to enhance security and emergency response on the 11km bridge.