At least 90 people killed after explosion in capital Accra, blamed on floodwater sweeping stored fuel into nearby fire. A huge explosion at a petrol station in Ghana’s capital Accra has killed at least 90 people and set alight neighbouring buildings after floods swept stored fuel into a nearby fire, according to authorities.
Continue reading »Day: June 4, 2015
AMBODE CAUTIONS LASTMA, VIO OVER HARASSMENT OF MOTORISTS
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has ordered officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the Vehicle Inspection Office and the Kick Against Indiscipline not to harass or forcibly take over citizens’ vehicles. Ambode spoke on Wednesday during a meeting with the officers at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja.
Continue reading »NAHCO BOWS TO AGENTS’ DEMAND: REDUCES CARGO TARIFF BY 20%
The last may not have been heard about Nigerian Aviation Handling Company’s (NAHCO) decision to raise cargo tariff by 20 per cent. NAHCO initially raised the tariff by 30% but was forced to reduce it to 20% following protests by the Association of Nigerian Customs Licensed Agent (ANCLA). NAHCO and the Skyways Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) are the major […]
Continue reading »SAFETY TIPS FOR TRUCK DRIVING IN THE RAIN
Truck driving in the rain is more dangerous than swimming in shark-infested waters. Joking aside, being caught in a rainstorm is serious business and should be handled in a professional, levelheaded manner. The truth is, thousands of truckers die every year all over the world and vehicle collisions are one of the top five reasons. Keep on reading to stay […]
Continue reading »HOW TO DRIVE SAFELY IN THE RAIN
Driving in the rain can be a scary thing, and in the night, it is even worse. It is difficult to see out of the window, and the other car’s lights seem to make it worse. Here are some tips on how to avoid getting into an accident when it is raining.
Continue reading »“SPEED LIMIT ENFORCEMENT LONG OVERDUE” — Mr. Abdul Bamgbopa
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Sattrak Telematics, Mr. Abdul Bamgbopa, in this interview with COMFORT OSEGHALE of Punch Newspapers, speaks on the benefits of the speed limit device and the high rate of road crashes in Nigeria The Federal Road Safety Corps has fixed June 1 for the enforcement of the speed limit device to commercial vehicles. What do you […]
Continue reading »23 VEHICLES, 44 SHOPS, 6 TRICYCLES, 5 BUILDINGS RAZED AND 14 PERSONS INJURED IN LAGOS FIRE (PHOTOS)
Many were less than 48hours ago drenched in tears as they mourned their losses in a massive midnight fire. There were rows of shops and vehicles consumed by the fire, which occurred after a petrol tanker fell and spilled its content. The scene of ruination was Iyana-Ipaja in Agbado Oke Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA). No lives were lost […]
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