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Road Carnage Spirals: FRSC Confirms 2,800 Dead in Six Months Amid Safety Concerns
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported a rise in road traffic accidents and fatalities across Nigeria in the first half of 2025.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, speaking at a press briefing during the 2025 Half-Year Strategy Session in Abuja on Thursday, disclosed that a total of 5,281 crashes occurred between January and June, involving 39,793 individuals. Of this number, 2,838 people lost their lives, while 17,818 were rescued.
He noted that the figures reflect a 3.9% increase in crashes and a 2.2% rise in fatalities compared to the same period in 2024, describing the first half of the year as particularly challenging for the corps.
“Available data shows that the first six months of 2025 presented significant challenges. A total of 5,281 road traffic crashes were recorded, involving 39,793 persons. Sadly, 2,838 lives were lost, and 17,818 rescued. Compared to the same period in 2024, this marks a 3.9% increase in crashes and a 2.2% rise in fatalities. The total number of people involved in crashes also surged by 8.9%,” he explained.
On enforcement, Mohammed reported a notable increase in arrests and traffic violations.
“Between January and June, FRSC personnel apprehended 290,887 traffic offenders for committing 319,798 offences. In comparison, 250,720 offenders were arrested and 271,895 violations recorded in 2024. This represents a 16% increase in arrests and a 14.9% rise in recorded offences,” he said.
He clarified that the uptick in enforcement activity underscores the corps’ increased vigilance rather than any weakening of its mandate.
“This surge in arrests and offences should not be interpreted as a sign of institutional failure. Instead, it affirms our commitment to proactive and visible enforcement in ensuring road safety,” he said.
The Corps Marshal also highlighted the growing pressure on Nigeria’s road network, with over 30 million passengers travelling in 2.3 million vehicles within the six-month period. Notably, Anambra and Kano States alone accounted for more than 6.5 million passengers, representing about 22% of the national total.
“Passenger and vehicle volume had a direct impact on traffic violations and enforcement efforts. Despite the strain on infrastructure and manpower, FRSC has remained resolute,” he stated.
Reaffirming the agency’s commitment, Mohammed assured Nigerians that the FRSC remains a resilient and professional institution adapting to rising demands through innovation and diligence.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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