By Eugene Herbert The release of dashcam footage from the horrific Vanderbijlpark crash in South Africa, which claimed the lives of 14 schoolchildren, reignited an uncomfortable but necessary conversation about road safety. For Nigerians, the tragedy feels painfully familiar. From fatal crashes on the Benin–Ore Road to near misses on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, such as…
EUGENE HERBERT The festive season in Nigeria means long-distance travel, late-night parties, church programmes, family visits and, sadly, more fatigue-related crashes. Long journeys on highways like Lagos–Ibadan, Abuja–Kaduna, Benin–Ore or Enugu–Onitsha become even riskier when drivers push themselves beyond their limits. Driver fatigue doesn’t hit you at once. It creeps in gradually, with your body…
EUGENE HERBERT A first solo road trip is a major milestone for any young Nigerian driver. The independence is thrilling. But on Nigerian roads, especially during festive seasons when traffic volumes surge and crashes spike, it also comes with serious safety risks. Parents, Set Your Teen Up for Success 1. Do a full vehicle check-up….
In the last three weeks, parts of Nigeria and, indeed, other African countries have had some rainfall. By implication, in a matter of 8 to 10 weeks, heavy rain shall resume. As usual, at certain parts of the Nigeria, highways might turn to waterways. While this is a positive for farmers, after a few months…
