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Lagos Police Chief Demands End to Officers Operating Commercial Transport
Lagos police commissioner Fatai Tijani has ordered a crackdown on the unauthorized use of police uniforms by individuals operating commercial vehicles.
Anambra Authorities Suspect More Students Trapped Under Collapsed Hostel
Anambra State officials believe multiple people remain trapped under the remains of a collapsed student hostel and have vowed to investigate management for ignoring known structural defects.
Governor Idris Hosts Emergency Security Summit to Address Escalating Threats in Kebbi
Governor Nasir Idris has organized an emergency security meeting with agency heads to discuss strategies for addressing the rise of banditry and kidnappings in Kebbi State.
Yobe State Authorities Begin Removal of Unauthorized Roadside Businesses and Illegal Motor Parks
The Yobe State Road Traffic Management Agency has initiated a campaign to shut down illegal motor parks and roadside businesses in Damaturu to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion.
Ogun Police Intervene to Stop Kidnapping on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway
Ogun State police successfully rescued a kidnapping victim on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway after responding to gunshots during a routine patrol.
Yobe Police Apprehend Suspect and Retrieve Stolen Tricycle
Yobe police have arrested a suspect and recovered a stolen tricycle after a driver was drugged during a transit trip in Potiskum.
Nigerian Defence Academy alerts residents to scheduled explosives training
The Nigerian Defence Academy has issued a warning to local residents regarding controlled explosive blasts scheduled for a cadet training exercise this Saturday in Afaka.
The UK’s Prolonged Uncertainty Regarding E-Scooter Regulation
Despite years of government-led trials, the UK remains caught in a regulatory deadlock over whether to fully legalize and govern the use of both rental and private e-scooters.
Governor Yusuf Announces State of Emergency Over Kano Drug Crisis
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared a state of emergency in Kano to combat rising drug abuse, introducing new executive powers, curfews, and a specialized task force to dismantle criminal networks.
Kano State establishes new task force to fight drug abuse and street crime
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formed a new multi-agency task force and signed an executive order to tackle drug abuse and criminal violence across Kano State.