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#Road Safety

Latest stories and reporting tagged Road Safety.

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Kolawole Ojelabi, Brother of the deceased

He left for church alive, died six days later: Olatunde Ojelabi’s tragic last journey

The family of Olatunde Joseph Ojelabi is demanding accountability following his death after a road accident and alleged medical delays at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. The 46-year-old’s passing has raised critical questions regarding emergency healthcare protocols and the institutional response to trauma victims.

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Politics

No more moving markets? Senate tightens law against bus hawking, preaching

The Nigerian Senate has passed significant amendments to the FRSC Act, introducing a N50,000 fine for hawking and preaching in commercial vehicles to improve road safety. The new legislation drastically increases penalties for traffic violations, including a 300 percent hike in fines for driving under the influence.

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Health

'God Used a Small Fowl to Save Me' - Driver Escapes Death in Anambra Trailer Crash

A 40-foot trailer plunged from the Nkpor flyover in Anambra State, crushing four vehicles beneath it, as commercial driver Amaechi Eze escaped death after stepping away from his bus moments earlier to rescue a trapped fowl.

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