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FRSC goes tough on motorists using phones on wheels

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command has warned motorists using phones on wheels or be arrested . The agency gave the warning on Sunday , saying that it has observed with dismay the rampant use of phone by motorists while driving on the road. In a statement by the Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi Sector Public Education Officer, he stated that the Sector Commander of FRSC, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the corps had noticed a rising disregard of traffic and safety regulations which forbid the use of phone behind wheels. According to him, traffic laws are for the safety of all road users and efforts should be made by all motorists to only do those things that can make them stay alive. Ogungbemide said: “We have noticed rising rate of infractions in phon...

President Buhari: There can’t be development in an insecure environment

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, underscored the need for adequate security in African countries. He said no growth or development could be achieved an insecure environment. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President spoke while receiving a special envoy of the Algerian President, who is also the country’s Foreign Minister, Mr Sabri Boukadoum, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The statement was titled, ‘We’ll deepen economic cooperation with Algeria, President Buhari assures’. Buhari wondered what African leaders will bequeath to the next generation if they could not secure their countries. He said peace, tranquillity and security were essential in African countries. He said, “Unless you secure your environment, you can’t man...