Nigeria

493 Lives Lost! Nigeria Debates Petrol Truck Restrictions

At cross purposes over the proposition forbidding the operation of 60,000-litre petroleum trucks on federal highways, the Nigerian government and the National Association of Road Transport Owners were. At a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the Nigerian Midstream and…

Insurance

Drive Without Insurance? Pay N250K as Police Enforce Law

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) initiated the enforcement of the Third-Party Insurance Policy nationwide on Saturday. Commissioners of police in various states, including Lagos, Kogi, and Akwa Ibom, informed residents that they would start enforcement in accordance with a directive…

Crash

Anambra Road Horror: Taskforce Crash Claims Four Lives

Four individuals have reportedly died in an accident involving the vehicle of the Anambra State Special Anti-Tout Squad, a sand-filled tipper truck, and another vehicle. The incident, which featured three vehicles including a private Toyota Hummer bus with registration number…

FG to Punish Airlines for Flight Delays and Cancellations

Following many complaints from Nigerians over flight delays and cancellations, the Federal Government of Nigeria has planned to implement stricter sanctions on airlines.  The Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU) has proposed a review of the draft policy on sanctions…

Police

IGP Approves New Uniforms, Kits for Police Officers Nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the distribution of new uniforms and kits to personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in the rank-and-file category, reaffirming his commitment to improving officers’ welfare and enhancing operational efficiency…