LASEMA records 173 deaths in 1,156 emergencies across Lagos in 2025
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reported that 173 lives were lost during 1,156 emergency incidents recorded across Lagos State in 2025. The data, released as part of the agency’s annual emergency response review, also showed a drop in the total number of emergencies compared to 2024, suggesting gradual improvements in safety and […]
Nigerian govt, drivers differ on petrol trucks ban, as tanker explosion claims 493 lives
The Nigerian government and the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) are at odds over a new proposal to ban petroleum trucks with a capacity of 60,000 liters from federal highways. The government believes that limiting the size of petrol tankers will reduce accidents and fatalities, but transporters argue that such a move could […]