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…

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…