Category: City Beat
Police launch manhunt of teacher for allegedly flogging student to death in Anambra
The Safe School Initiative (SSI) Unit of the Police Command in Anambra has launched a manhunt for a teacher over alleged flogging of a 12-year-old student,...
PDP dispute suit: Court fines Wabara, others N140m, awards N10m against lawyer
PDP dispute suit: Court fines Wabara, others N140m, awards N10m against lawyer The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday awarded N140 million...
FG records progress on legacy projects, approves new roads – Umahi
Works Minister,Umahi The Federal Government says the four legacy highway projects are progressing steadily, alongside approval of new road contracts...
FRSC Act:Senate endorses N50, 000 fine for hawking, preaching inside buses — Senate The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stiffer penalties for traffic offences, including imposing a N50,000 fine on anyone caught hawking, trading or preaching in commercial buses. The amendment, which now awaits presidential assent, also prescribes a N50,000 fine or six months’ imprisonment, or both, for motorists who fail to cooperate with FRSC officials during roadside breath tests conducted on reasonable suspicion. Details of the amended legislation indicate that penalties for several traffic offences have been increased by as much as 300 percent as part of efforts to curb reckless driving, improve compliance with road safety regulations and reduce road crashes. The proposed legislation, titled Federal Road Safety Corps Act (Amendment), 2026 (HBs. 1401 & 1604 – For Concurrence), was first read in the Senate on July 1, 2026. Under the new provisions, anyone found hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles commits an offence and, upon conviction, will be liable to a N50,000 fine. Lawmakers said the provision was introduced to discourage distractions in public vehicles and enhance the safety of commuters. During deliberations on the bill, senators argued that stronger sanctions had become necessary to address persistent traffic violations and unsafe practices on Nigerian roads. The amendment also raises the penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs from N5,000 to N100,000, with offenders also facing up to two years’ imprisonment or both. It states that any person found driving or attempting to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs above the legal limit, or to such an extent that they are incapable of proper control of the vehicle, commits an offence. Similarly, motorists who refuse to cooperate with FRSC personnel conducting preliminary roadside breath tests based on reasonable suspicion will face a N50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both. The amended Act also prescribes a N100,000 fine for motorists who fail to obey traffic lights, road signs, pavement markings or other traffic control devices. Speed limit violations, previously punishable with a N5,000 fine, will now attract N100,000, while reckless driving also carries a N100,000 fine, up to two years’ imprisonment, or both. The revised schedule of offences under the Act lists 52 traffic violations and their corresponding penalties. According to the Senate, the review is intended to strengthen the FRSC’s enforcement powers, improve compliance with traffic regulations and enhance safety on Nigerian roads. The new penalties are expected to have a significant impact on commercial transport operators and commuters, particularly in major cities where hawking and preaching inside buses are widespread practices.
FRSC Act:Senate endorses N50, 000 fine for hawking, preaching inside buses — Senate FRSC Act:Senate endorses N50, 000 fine for hawking, preaching inside buses —...
Police nab Adeniyi Adeyemi, ‘DG of PFIPC’
Police nab Adeniyi Adeyemi, ‘DG of PFIPC’ The Nigeria Police Force has arrested the self-styled Director General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment...
LAMATA, CCECC Partner to Establish Railway Training Centre as Lagos Expands Rail Master Plan to 11 Lines
Mrs Abimbola Akinajo,MD LAMATA apending her signature to the agreement The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has signed a landmark agreement...
PHOTO: Gov Makinde Visit Rescue Abducted Victims
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (left); Brigadier General O M Azuoru (second right) and some of the people abducted in Ahoro, Esiele, Yawota Community in Orire Local...
Oriire Victims’ Release: Education stakeholders rejoice, demand better security
Release Education stakeholders on Friday celebrated the release of the abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The...
Properties set ablaze as Yoruba,Hausa clash in Ibadan
A violent clash has erupted between Hausa and Yoruba residents of Ibadan with several properties set ablaze. The clash reportedly occurred at the...
FCT Police recovers N8.3m cash from six suspected kidnappers
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has arrested six suspects over alleged kidnapping and recovered N8.3 million cash paid as ransom...
