LASTMA Impounds 84 Vehicles in Lagos Enforcement Operation
LASTMA says 84 commercial and private vehicles were impounded during a weekend crackdown, while questions remain over reported injuries and the legal status of those apprehended....
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Lagos Passenger Dies After Jumping From Moving Bus in Ojuelegba
A male passenger died after jumping from a moving commercial bus in Surulere, LASTMA says, while questions remain over the driver’s condition and legal status....
Kano Custodial Centre Cholera Outbreak: NCoS Says Two Died as Toll Is Disputed
The Nigerian Correctional Service says cholera at Kurmawa Custodial Centre has been contained, but conflicting accounts leave the final number of deaths unresolved....
Troops Rescue Six Kidnap Victims in Zamfara, Kill Suspected Terrorist in Sokoto
The military says six members of one family were rescued unharmed in Tsafe, Zamfara, while a separate operation in Gudu, Sokoto, left one suspected terrorist dead....
Bauchi–Maiduguri Highway: Yobe SEMA Issues Warning Near Darazo
Yobe SEMA warned motorists using the Bauchi–Maiduguri corridor after a section of the highway near Darazo was cut off, with current restoration status still unconfirmed....
Zamfara Approves 95% Salary Increase for Health Workers Under CONHESS
Zamfara State has approved a 95% pay increase for health workers, but independently verified payment of the revised salaries has not yet been established....
NHRC Trains Staff to Improve Response to Elder Abuse in Nigeria
The National Human Rights Commission says staff have been trained to better identify, document and respond to abuse affecting older people....
Nigeria on High Ebola Alert as NCDC Strengthens Surveillance Over DRC Outbreak
Nigeria has strengthened Ebola preparedness and traveller surveillance as the DRC outbreak expands. The September 22 NCDC advisory does not report a confirmed case in Nigeria....
Lagos Court Convicts Trader, Two Companies in NAFDAC Fake-Drug Case
Elijah Chigbogu and two companies were convicted after pleading guilty to four counts involving fake and unregistered pharmaceutical products. Chigbogu was fined N1.5 million....
Oyo Ibarapa Power Crisis: Communities Report Years of Poor Supply as IBEDC Begins Repairs
Communities across Oyo’s Ibarapa axis say years of poor electricity have hurt businesses, schools and healthcare. IBEDC says network repairs are underway....