safety

Christmas: Police Warn Nigerians, List Safety Tips

December 12, 2019 11:34 am

We are in the festive period, this is the time people travel most to see their loved ones, time to bound and keep up with friends and families. As significant as this period is, it is important to note that not only will the road be busy especially those coming from Lagos, Abuja and other urban places, this is also when we record high cases of accident and kidnapping on the highway.

The Nigeria Police Public Relations Department in its bid to inform and sensitize the public has come out to list ways to have a safe trip, especially …

Attack At NASS: NPA MD, Bala Usman Petitions IG On Safety

December 7, 2019 8:03 am

Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman, has called for the investigation and prosecution of perpetrators of the harassment and humiliation to which she was subjected to by people alleged to be hirelings of Chairman of Ocean Maritime Solutions Limited (OMSL), Captain Idahosa Okunbo, on the premises of the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

She, in a petition addressed to the Inspector General of Police, the President of the Senate and Director- General of the Department of State Services (DSS), explained that she was at the Senate on the said date to honour the …

DPR Seals NNPC Filling Station For Flouting Safety Standard

December 6, 2019 7:20 am

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) Eket Field Office has sealed-off a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) filling station in Uyo for discharging petroleum product and dispensing product to motorists at the same time. Operations Controller of DPR in Akwa Ibom, Tamunoiminabo Kinsgley-Sundaye disclosed this yesterday while on routine surveillance in Uyo.

He said it was surprising an NNPC filling station could commit such offense and unsafe act, noting that filling stations must end discharging products before selling products to members of the public.He stressed that it was an offence for filling stations to discharge and dispense petrol and other …

Obey All Safety Rules As Year Draws To An End – FRSC

November 12, 2019 11:18 am

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kebbi has advised motorists and pedestrians to obey all highway regulations and procure all road safety items required before putting vehicles on the road.

The Sector Commander of the corps in the state, Mr Abayomi Asaniya, gave the advice in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, at a news conference to mark the 2019 Road Traffic Crash Victims Remembrance Day.
He said the theme for this year edition, “Life Is Not a Car Part” was in line with the third pillar of the decade of action for road safety 2011 to 2020, “safer vehicles.’’
“Indeed …

Your Safety Is Guaranteed In Sokoto, Tambuwal To NYSC

November 8, 2019 1:29 pm

The Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has assured members of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) deployed in the state of their security and well-being.

The governor, represented by his deputy, Alhaji Muhammad Dan’Iya Manir, at the swearing-in of the 2019 Batch C stream 1 on Thursday at the Permanent Orientation Camp Wamakko, in Wamakko Local Government of the state, said: “I would like to assure you of government’s commitment to ensuring the security, wellbeing and welfare of every corps member posted to Sokoto State. We shall continue to collaborate with security agencies to ensure security within and outside …

Air Peace Turns 5, Reassures Passengers Of Safety, Comfort

October 23, 2019 5:04 pm

The Chairman/CEO, Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema, says the airline’s vision of creating seamless connections and network options for its domestic, regional and international markets, has been achieved.

Onyema stated this in Lagos as the airline marked its five years of operation.

He described Air Peace as a multi-country airline and expressed gratitude to stakeholders that have supported the airline since its inception.

“It has been five years of steady progress, and we are reiterating our commitment to the safety and comfort of our passengers,” Onyema said.

The airline celebrated its 5th anniversary by rewarding passengers with various gifts …

Air Controllers Raise Fear Over Airspace Safety, Workforce

October 21, 2019 3:20 am

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Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) yesterday bemoaned the perennial challenges in the Nigerian airspace and its management, maintaining that very little had changed in terms of safety concerns, inadequate and untrained workforce, among other issues facing the aviation sector.

On the occasion of the International Day for Air Traffic Controllers across the world yesterday, the controllers stated that the Federal Government and the Ministry of Aviation had a lot do in terms of their routine training and upgrade of facilities to enhance the safety of flights and travellers.

Specifically, they requested for proper funding of

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