The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Thursday said available statistics at its disposal revealed that 5,281 road traffic crashes occurred across the country involving 39,793 people between January and June, 2025. However, 2,838 lives were lost, while 17,818 were rescued within the same period. This figure, it added, represented an increase in crashes by 3.9 per cent and a rise in fatalities by 2.2 per cent. The total number of people involved in road crashes in the period under review, the Corps said, also increased by 8.9 per cent compared to the same period in 2024. The Corp Marshal,…
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The Africans For Africa Fund has launched $2.1 trillion fund to address projected shortfall in the mining industry by 2050. The fund is expected to close an initial $50 million from institutional partners within the first 90 days of the fund’s launch. The official launching was unveiled at the AFNIS 2025 conference, marking a significant milestone in promoting African ownership in the continent’s lucrative mining sector. The initiative also aimed at empowering Africans to take an active and equitable role in harnessing their vast mineral wealth. The Managing Director of the Africans for Africa Initiative, Mr. Tim Tokun, noted…
Professors Without Borders (PWB) successfully launched its fourth annual program at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The program, themed; “Leadership, Innovation, and Sustainability: Empowering Digital Transformation,” welcomed over 200 students and faculty members for a week-long intensive training. Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Folashade Ogunsola, represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic and Research, Prof. Bola Oboh, said the institution was delighted to host the initiative for the fourth consecutive year. Ogunsola stated that the partnership between UNILAG and PWB continues to provide its students and faculty members with invaluable exposure to global perspectives and cutting-edge skills. Senior Manager,…
The Lawgistics Mentoring Community has recognised the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) with its Most Strategic Impact and Partnership Award, acknowledging its dedication to accountability and civic engagement in Nigeria. The award, the group said, highlighted PPDC’s consistent efforts in empowering organisations across sectors and promoting transparency and collaboration. Lawgistics, a pan-African community comprising over 1,800 law students and professionals, commended PPDC for its consistent efforts in empowering organisations across sectors. Founder of Lawgistics, Samuel Chukwu, while presenting the award to the CEO of PPDC, Lucy Abagi on behalf of the Center, stated that PPDC has shown that…
The House of Representatives Committee on Sports Wednesday launched a large-scale distribution of sporting equipment to all 360 federal constituencies in Nigeria. The initiative, unveiled at the National Assembly, Abuja, was spearheaded by the Committee in collaboration with the National Sports Commission. The initiative is designed to promote youth participation in sports and facilitate talent discovery through the provision of essential kits, including football boots, training gear, and jerseys. Speaking at the official flag-off ceremony, Speaker of the House, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, called on lawmakers to prioritise investments in sports development over infrastructure projects that often remain incomplete. He…
The Ologbotsere of Warri and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta state, Chief Ayiri Emami, in this interview says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must enaure fairness in the ongoing implemention of Supreme Court judgement in the delineation of Warri Federal Constituency. He also bears his mind on the recent defection of some governors into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Excerpts: President Bola Tinubu has spent two years in office, how would you assess his performance? I think the President started trying to put up some policies and you know, when you don’t…
Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) have successfully intercepted and neutralised a large group of terrorists advancing from the Baban Doka axis of Maru Local Government Area (LGA) in Zamfara State towards Ragada and Warari communities in Rijau LGA of Niger State on Tuesday, 22 July 2025. Its Media Information Officer, Capt. David Adewusi in a statement issued Wednesday said the troops, comprising joint teams from the Mariga and Zuru axes, swiftly launched a coordinated assault near Inana village in Rijau LGA and engaged the terrorists in a fierce firefight. He added: “During the engagement,…
Police operatives have intercepted and dismantled a notorious arms supply syndicate responsible for arming bandits in Benue State and other North-Central States. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Wednesday revealed that on the 21st of June, 2025, operatives of the FID-IRT acting on credible intelligence on the activities of some bandits who participated in the Yelwata killings, stormed the hideout of the bandits in a forest at the boundary of Kardako, Nassarawa State and Yelwata in Benue State, a fierce gun duel ensued causing the bandits to flee with various degrees of gunshot injuries.…
Joint security forces have arrested 12 suspected kidnappers and one informant in a coordinated security operation carried out across parts of Kogi and Kwara States. Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. He revealed that the suspects were apprehended during a series of raids jointly executed by the Hybrid Force from the Office of the National Security Adviser and Officers and Men of the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Egbe. Fanwo added that the operations covered Isanlu-Esa and Okoloke in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, and Patigi,…
The Corp Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, Wednesday in Abuja disclosed that the Corps capacity for optimal productivity was being hindered by some internal challenges bothering on integrity, efficiency and operational discipline. These, he said, have created deep concerns among Nigerians who placed high premium on the Corps ability to deliver on its mandate. To this end, Mohammed hinted that deliberate measures designed to reposition the Corps on the path of accountability and professional excellence must be taken by officers of the agency forthwith. He made this known at the 2025 half-year strategy session…