Six persons have lost their lives in a multiple-vehicle crash involving tankers, articulated trucks and passenger cars at the Ibadan Toll Gate axis of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, the Oyo State Fire Service has confirmed. The fatal accident, which occurred on Friday night, triggered a fire outbreak that led to severe traffic congestion, leaving commuters stranded for several…
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Monday dismissed claims of monopoly as the company rolled out 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks in Lagos. Speaking at a press conference, Dangote said the company had already invested ₦2 trillion in trucks and logistics. He added that the new CNG fleet would ease transportation…
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government will initiate enforcement of its E-Call Up System along the Lekki-Epe Corridor starting August 1, 2025, following months of strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. With over 10,000 trucks already registered, the initiative aims to streamline truck movements, alleviate traffic congestion, curb illegal parking, and enhance operator compliance. The…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered rifles, live cartridges, and other weapons hidden by unknown persons at the Ogbo-Ogwu Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State. The NAFDAC Zonal Director, South-East, Dr. Martins Iluyomade, disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday as part of the agency’s ongoing enforcement exercise aimed…
Trucks Transit Parks (TTP) Limited has deactivated 83 trucks from the electronic call-up system, known as ETO, for various infractions committed by truck owners and drivers. The Information Technology firm stated that these infractions, occurring at Seaplane, include mismatched number plates, absence of number plates, and cut number plates. An official notice, which was issued…
Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, arrested 21 trucks loaded with food and non-food items heading towards N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African Republic and Cameroon. The trucks were intercepted in a sting operation at major exit routes along Kalabiri/Gamboru Ngala and Bama…
