…National Compressed Natural Gas Bus Initiative should be assessed by how much it reduces commuters’ expenses rather than the number of vehicles deployed. “The cost of reaching a livelihood should never consume the livelihood itself. The passenger’s experience must guide our ambition, because the value of public transpo…

…the Bonny Camp area in Victoria Island, Lagos State. Gwamnishu appealed to residents, commuters, and workers within the Bonny Camp vicinity to assist with any useful information that could help locate the businesswoman. He stated that his team is actively heading to the area to support ongoing search efforts and public…

Our Correspondent in Asaba , capital of Delta State captures the agony of commuters on the deplorable portions of Ugbolu-Illah-Ebu road in Oshimili North Local Government Area, urging the state and the Federal Government to use the dry season about to set in to fix the problem. By Ochuko Akuopha EACH time they embark o…

…Tinubu disclosed this in a post on his X platform on Sunday, citing accounts from commuters and commercial drivers who said they were spending less on transportation after switching to CNG-powered and electric vehicles. Addressing a commuter identified as Blessing, the President said her journey from Masaka to Berger i…

…of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised concerns over the safety of students and other commuters using the Owo–Benin, Akure–Owo and Ilesa roads, urging improved attention to federal road infrastructure across the South-West. The association expressed the concerns after its nationwide federal roads project tour, during w…

…and neutralized explosive devices planted by terrorists to cause major havoc to commuters along Magami - Hannutara- Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Army disclosed this in a statement on Friday, October 9, 2026. A cording to the statement, the troops acting on credible information secur…

…public transporters, the scheme appears targeted at easing transportation costs for commuters rather than providing broad relief at all filling stations across the country. The 30-day timeframe also signals that the measure is temporary in nature.Onanuga's intervention suggests the presidency is concerned that confusio…

…Ogun State against arbitrary increases in transport fares, saying they must not punish commuters. Abiodun gave the warning on Thursday at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta during a rally at which nine transport unions endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Solomon Adeola,…

…transport operators would be accelerated, with operators expected to pass savings on to commuters.The minister said operators who exploit consumers could face sanctions, with proceeds from enforcement directed towards transport support. The government is also considering an excess profits tax and targeted vouchers for…

…Highway at Dankawo Village. The suspects had reportedly blocked the highway to abduct commuters when operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, APC tactical teams and personnel of the 83 Police Mobile Force engaged them in a gun duel. The attackers fled into the bush, while subsequent combing operations led to the…

…about six persons.” The chairman, however, raised concerns about safety compliance among commuters, adding that authorities had provided life jackets for commuters, with the intention that every person using the boat should wear a life jacket. “But the enforcement of life jackets has become difficult because some passe…

…of compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles, offering some relief to commuters facing high travel costs.The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) said the savings reflect investments in alternative-energy vehicles, refuelling stations and charging infrastructure…

…have raised concerns about darker winter mornings, particularly for schoolchildren, commuters and people who work early in the day. Trump's decision to publicly share Cotton's alleged personal number has added a separate dimension to the disagreement between the two Republicans over the legislation.

In this report, TOHEEB OMOTAYO writes about the hardship faced by commuters in Ilorin, Kwara State after the collapse of the Kwara-Oyo link bridge At the Oko-Olowo end of the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway, muddy floodwater has swallowed parts of the road, leaving stranded vehicles on one side and weary passengers picki…

Commuters in at least 14 states continued to pay the same or higher transport fares on October 1, the date President Tinubu set for fare reductions to beginTransport unions in several states said they had not received any CNG buses, while drivers cited fuel costs, bad roads and a shortage of refuelling stationsThe chai…

…has been reopened and traffic is flowing. Security personnel remain deployed to protect commuters. “The Command appeals for calm and urges the public to remain vigilant. Anyone with credible information should report to the nearest police station or contact the Command’s emergency lines. All information will be treated…

…and 90 fuelling stations nationwide. “This shift is cutting fuel costs for motorists and commuters. CNG buses now carry millions of passengers at fares far below those of petrol buses,” he said. On power, Akume said the government has tackled the sector’s problems “by clearing legacy debts, increasing investment, and i…

…in from below. He also cited the Akerekete section, which he described as dangerous for commuters travelling between Ila-Orangun and Otan-Ayegbaju, Ikirun and Osogbo, as well as the Popogbooro axis. “I urge the Osun State Government to immediately dispatch the relevant ministry to site,” he said. The Chairman of the Co…

…‎According to him, such abandoned objects constitute potential hazards to motorists, commuters, pedestrians and waterway users, particularly where they were left unattended for extended period of time. ‎ ‎‎He said, “The government has already carried out a comprehensive survey of abandoned heavy-duty vehicles,…

…after a heavy downpour on Sunday, September 27, leaving the road impassable to commuters. A community leader, Dr Agbadua Bamidele, expressed fears that continued rainfall could result in the submergence of the entire community. Bamidele recalled that the dam overflowed in 1980, submerging more than 500 houses and killi…

…Makurdi, the Benue State capital, leaving residents struggling with floodwaters and commuters stranded. The rainfall, which lasted for more than nine hours after beginning in the early hours of Monday, affected several parts of the city, including Achussa, New GRA, areas behind Radio Benue, Nyiman, Idye, Naka Road, Nor…

…protect lives and property, and create a secure environment for residents, farmers, commuters and other law-abiding citizens within its Joint Operations Area.” The post Troops rescue 6 kidnapped victims in Benue State appeared first on Vanguard News.

…the state, particularly the Lokoja-Abuja and Kabba-Ilorin highways, causing fear among commuters and travellers. It noted that the security situation on the roads had improved considerably under the present administration. The organisation also used the occasion of the anniversary to celebrate the people of the state a…

…with major marketers raising pump prices and creating fresh pressure on transporters, commuters, households and businesses. Another headline features the Dangote Petroleum Refinery opening its landmark N2.15 trillion initial public offer (IPO) today. Vanguard also reports that as primary and secondary schools reopen ac…

‎By Rosemary Iwunze ‎Commuters plying the Iyana-Ipaja/Iyana-Iba axis of Lagos are currently stranded as commercial bus drivers operating along the route embarked on a strike over alleged extortion by law enforcement and transport regulatory agencies. ‎Vanguard investigation revealed that the drivers were protesting all…