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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Seven die in Keffi–Abuja crash, FRSC orders probe

Seven people were killed in a road accident on the Keffi–Abuja Highway, prompting an official investigation by the Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria.

Feb 26 • 21:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Senate backs FRSC modernisation, calls for enhanced NIPSS funding

The Nigerian Senate has emphasized the importance of modernizing the Federal Road Safety Corps and increasing funding for enhanced safety programs and training.

Feb 25 • 18:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Federal Statistical Office: In 2025 there were more road traffic fatalities than the previous year

In 2025, there were 2,814 road traffic fatalities in Germany, a 2% increase from 2024, according to the Federal Statistical Office.

Feb 25 • 14:29 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ottawa incentivizes electric vehicle purchases; Nova Scotia makes them more expensive

Ottawa is providing incentives for electric vehicle purchases while Nova Scotia imposes new fees on these vehicles, sparking debate on fairness and road maintenance contributions.

Feb 24 • 16:26 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: 1 Killed As Truck Loses Control On FCT Road

A truck assistant died in a crash involving a runaway truck in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, which also led to another accident nearby.

Feb 23 • 18:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wanted for homicide is arrested after fleeing a federal road block and crashing a stolen car into three vehicles

A 25-year-old man wanted for homicide was arrested after fleeing a police roadblock in Recife and crashing a stolen car into multiple vehicles.

Feb 23 • 14:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FRSC unveils safer road-habits campaign in Anambra

The Federal Road Safety Corps launched a campaign in Anambra to promote safer road habits among motorists and pedestrians.

Feb 23 • 07:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

50-year-old motorcyclist dies in accident on BR-020, in DF

A 50-year-old motorcyclist died in an accident involving a car on BR-020 in Planaltina, District Federal.

Feb 22 • 21:21 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico wakes up with blockades after operation in Jalisco: LIVE Coverage

Several road blockades and incidents of violence have been reported in at least three western states of Mexico following a federal operation in Jalisco.

Feb 22 • 16:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly man dies after motorcycle collision with car in the Agreste region of Paraíba

A 69-year-old man died following a motorcycle collision with a car on BR-104 in Alcantil, Paraíba, confirmed by the Federal Highway Police.

Feb 20 • 18:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 2,000 people were monitored by the PRF on highways in Acre during the Carnival Operation

Over 2,000 individuals were monitored by the Federal Highway Police (PRF-AC) during the 2026 Carnival Operation in Acre.

Feb 20 • 16:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Mob besieges Benin FRSC office

An angry mob attacked the Benin Toll Gate Unit Command Office of the Federal Road Safety Corps, leading to one driver’s death and critical injuries among staff, prompting a swift response from security forces.

Feb 20 • 12:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Rest every four hours, FRSC issues safety guide for fasting motorists

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria has advised motorists observing fasting periods to rest every four hours to prevent accidents during this time of limited food and water intake.

Feb 20 • 11:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG resumes construction of Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road

The Nigerian Federal Government has resumed construction on the long-stalled Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road following a N19 billion approval to improve local infrastructure.

Feb 20 • 08:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival records the highest number of deaths on roads since 2020

The Carnaval holiday in Brazil saw the highest number of fatalities on federal highways in six years, with 130 deaths reported.

Feb 20 • 01:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Deputy Antônio Doido suffers car accident on highway in PA

Federal Deputy Antônio Doido was involved in a car accident on PA-324 highway in Brazil, but thankfully escaped without injuries along with his companions.

Feb 19 • 20:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF reports increase in accidents and deaths on the roads during Carnival

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) in Brazil reported a significant rise in accidents and fatalities during the Carnival period compared to the previous year.

Feb 19 • 15:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: eight deaths recorded on federal highways in Bahia, doubling compared to last year, says PRF

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police (PRF) reported eight fatalities on federal highways in Bahia during the Carnival 2026 operations, marking a significant increase compared to last year.

Feb 19 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Simple Roads Concentrate More Serious Traffic Accidents in Brazil, Study Indicates

A recent study reveals that serious traffic accidents in Brazil predominantly occur on simple roads during the day, where poor infrastructure and high speeds contribute to frontal collisions, the deadliest type of road impact.

Feb 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

C’River communities protest neglected federal road, demand FG’s intervention

Communities in Cross River State, Nigeria, are protesting the neglected state of federal roads, particularly the Ikom-Obudu highway, demanding government action for repairs.

Feb 19 • 00:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident on BR-020 Leaves 5 Dead: Van Driver Says He Had Been Driving for 13 Hours

A serious accident involving a van and a truck on BR-020 in the Federal District of Brazil resulted in five deaths and numerous injuries, with the driver claiming he had been driving for 13 hours.

Feb 18 • 11:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Accident in Reichersbeuern: Three cars get tangled on the B13

A three-vehicle accident on Federal Highway 13 near Reichersbeuern resulted in three people sustaining minor injuries due to icy road conditions.

Feb 17 • 15:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

After eight years, FG begins N28bn Maiduguri-Monguno road work

The Nigerian federal government has resumed rehabilitation work on the Maiduguri-Monguno road after a significant delay of eight years due to security concerns.

Feb 17 • 00:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: FRSC Denies 120 Fatalities Report On Damaturu-Buni Yadi Road

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria has refuted a media claim that 120 fatalities occurred on a major road, correcting inaccurate reporting of crash statistics.

Feb 16 • 08:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Coastal road: Fresh demolition plan unsettles Lagos communities

Communities in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, are alarmed by a new Federal Government plan for setbacks along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which threatens to demolish ancestral homes.

Feb 16 • 01:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Yobe FRSC refutes 120 deaths claim, gives real crash figures

The Yobe State Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has denied an online report claiming that 120 deaths occurred on the Damaturu–Buni Yadi road, asserting that the figures are inaccurate and were incorrectly attributed to the Sector Commander.

Feb 15 • 18:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drivers caught speeding nearly 150 km/h on Goiás highway; video

Drivers were caught traveling at nearly 150 km/h on BR-060 in Goiás during the first day of Operation Carnival 2026, according to the Federal Highway Police.

Feb 15 • 00:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF studies the construction of a new post on BR-040, in Serra de Petrópolis

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil is considering building a new operational unit on BR-040 to enhance road safety and policing in the region.

Feb 14 • 21:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police investigates alleged misappropriation of public funds in BR-156 works in Amapá

The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating a suspected criminal organization involved in diverting public funds intended for road construction in Amapá during an operation dubbed 'Pedágio 2'.

Feb 13 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Without headlights and plates and with bald tires, truck seized on road in RN

A truck without plates, headlights, and with bald tires was seized by the Federal Highway Police in Brazil.

Feb 13 • 21:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Highway Cinema Truck arrives in São Luís with free traffic education program

The Federal Highway Police's traveling cinema truck is in São Luís to provide free traffic education from February 13 to 17.

Feb 12 • 18:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Umahi slams vandalism of federal roads

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, highlights the serious issue of vandalism affecting federal road infrastructure in Nigeria, particularly the removal of safety devices from the Third Mainland Bridge.

Feb 12 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF reveals security scheme for the roads of Alagoas during Carnival 2026; check it out here

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) is implementing a security scheme for the 2026 Carnival in Alagoas, focusing on monitoring road safety and preventing alcohol-related accidents.

Feb 12 • 17:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FRSC dismisses 43 officers over desertion, misconduct

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria has dismissed 43 officers due to issues related to desertion and misconduct.

Feb 12 • 12:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike optimistic as Abuja road projects near completion

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, anticipates the completion of key road projects connecting Abuja Airport to Kuje and Gwagwalada by June 2026, highlighting their impact on local travel efficiency.

Feb 11 • 16:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MG is the state with the most accidents, deaths, and injuries on federal highways, says PRF

Minas Gerais was the state with the highest number of accidents, deaths, and injuries on federal highways in Brazil in 2025, according to the Federal Highway Police (PRF).

Feb 10 • 20:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG approves 420km Nasarawa, Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe road

The Nigerian Federal Government has approved the construction of a 420-kilometre dual carriageway linking several states to improve road infrastructure and support economic growth.

Feb 10 • 01:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Year 2025 records more than 10 million fines on federal highways, a historic milestone

In 2025, federal highways in Brazil saw over 10 million traffic fines, reaching a historic milestone mostly attributed to speed violations.

Feb 10 • 01:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Number of accidents on federal highways in Paraíba increases in 2025, says PRF

The incidence of accidents on federal highways in Paraíba rose in 2025, according to a report from the Federal Highway Police (PRF).

Feb 9 • 18:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FRSC to penalise one-way drivers on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps warns motorists to adhere to traffic regulations on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, particularly against one-way driving during ongoing repairs.

Feb 9 • 15:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FRSC averts disaster as fuel tanker crashes in Kaduna

The Federal Road Safety Corps successfully prevented a potential disaster following a fuel tanker crash in Kaduna by quickly securing the scene and shutting down access roads.

Feb 8 • 17:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Federal Road near Brügge: Man brakes another driver and attacks him with a knife

A driver near Brügge, North Rhine-Westphalia, was seriously injured in a targeted knife attack by another motorist who had deliberately caused him to stop.

Feb 8 • 15:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toll Evasion on Federal Highways Increases by More than 50% in Three Years

The number of drivers evading tolls on federal highways in Brazil has surged by over 50% in the past three years, with over six million instances reported.

Feb 8 • 00:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

54,873 lives lost to road crashes – Report

A report reveals that Nigeria has lost 54,873 lives to road crashes over the past decade, with a significant increase in fatalities in recent years before a slight decline in 2023.

Feb 8 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG issues deadlines to Chinese road contractors

The Federal Government has warned Chinese contractors about substandard work and delays on key federal road projects, issuing strict deadlines for improvements after a high-level meeting.

Feb 7 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG approves fresh ₦19bn for road project — Barau

The Nigerian Federal Government has approved ₦19 billion for the resumption of work on the long-abandoned Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road project, as announced by Senator Barau Jibrin.

Feb 6 • 21:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike inspects satellite town roads, promises completion

Minister Nyesom Wike has promised that ongoing road development in satellite towns of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory will be completed, highlighting a directive from President Bola Tinubu.

Feb 6 • 18:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

FRSC backs life sentence for truck driver over officer’s death

The Federal Road Safety Corps supports the life sentence given to truck driver Okpara Onyekachi for the death of an FRSC officer in a road accident in Lagos State.

Feb 6 • 12:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG gives Chinese contractor seven-day ultimatum over poor road work

The Federal Government has given China Harbour Engineering Company a seven-day deadline to improve road work quality and address environmental concerns following a high-level meeting.

Feb 6 • 10:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous people free access road to Santarém airport

Indigenous groups have lifted their blockade on the Fernando Guilhon Avenue, the only access road to Santarém International Airport, following progress in negotiations with the federal government.

Feb 5 • 11:53 UTC

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