DRTS Moves to End Number Plate Touting in Abuja
The FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services announces a major reform to eliminate touting and racketeering in vehicle registration. Director Abubakar Yeldu reveals plans for a cleaner system by 2026.
The FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services announces a major reform to eliminate touting and racketeering in vehicle registration. Director Abubakar Yeldu reveals plans for a cleaner system by 2026.
NIMR confirms the first detection of the invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquito in Gombe, Nigeria. This urban-adapted vector poses a major new threat to malaria control efforts nationwide. Read more.
Nigerian singer Asake is under fire after a viral video allegedly shows him driving against traffic in Lagos. Netizens question his respect for local laws. Full story and reactions here.
Lagos State Mobile Courts remand six suspects for attacking LASTMA officers during an enforcement operation at Airport Road. 56 vehicles were impounded. Read the full details.
Two separate accidents on Otedola and Kara bridges cause severe traffic chaos on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. LASTMA urges caution as recovery efforts continue. Details inside.
FRSC clears major gridlock on Lokoja highway by removing broken-down trucks. Joint operation with police restores traffic flow for festive travellers. Motorists urged to maintain lane discipline.
FRSC Bauchi deploys 452 personnel, 12 patrol vehicles, and ambulances for Christmas 2025 traffic management. NSCDC and Police also assure security. Read more for safety tips.
A Nigerian lady's journey from Abuja to Enugu turned into a nightmare as she spent over 9 hours stuck in Lokoja traffic. She reveals the high cost of festive travel and sparks reactions online.
A Nigerian lady stuck on the Abuja-Lokoja road exposes how hawkers sell sachet water for up to N200. Read her shocking experience and public reactions to the annual gridlock.
Thousands of Christmas travellers were stranded overnight on the Abuja-Lokoja expressway due to a severe gridlock, contradicting government claims of a cleared road. Read the full report.
Four South African traffic police officers charged with murdering Nigerian national Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu have been denied bail. Get the latest details on the case.
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners urges FCT officials to strictly implement and update the 1979 Abuja Master Plan to prevent urban chaos and ensure sustainable development. Read more.
A traveller's video reveals severe gridlock on Lokoja road as Nigerians head home for Christmas. See the shocking footage of the standstill.
FRSC deploys more personnel and tow trucks on the busy Abuja-Lokoja Road to combat severe traffic congestion and ensure motorist safety during the festive season. Cooperate with officials for smoother travel.
Lagos roads are jammed for Detty December 2025. Get expert tips on beating the traffic, from timing trips to using the Blue Line rail. Plan your festive outings smartly.
A female Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) street sweeper was fatally struck by a commercial bus reversing unlawfully on Meran Road. LASTMA apprehended the fleeing driver. Read details of this preventable tragedy.
Borno Police deploy EOD units & tactical teams ahead of President Tinubu's visit. Expect traffic diversions in Maiduguri. Full details on security arrangements inside.
The Recording Academy will posthumously honour Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026. Discover the details and reactions.
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari explains how state control of Muhammadu Buhari's burial prevented relatives and associates from taking over. Details from a new biography reveal palace intrigues.
Osinakachukwu Onu was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Klerksdorp. Four officers face murder charges. Read the full details of this tragic incident and the swift police response.
The FRSC Rivers Command has launched Operation Zero Special Patrol to ensure road safety during the festive season. Over 1,019 personnel deployed from Dec 15 to Jan 15. Motorists urged to comply with traffic rules.
Four South African traffic police officers have been arrested for the murder of 37-year-old Nigerian Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu. The suspects will face court on murder charges. Read the full details.
Nollywood star Kate Henshaw calls for strict limits on children's screen time and social media to protect focus and real relationships. Learn her advice for parents.
Burkina Faso has freed 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel after high-level diplomatic talks. Get the full details on the release and the government's intervention.
Tragic news as Macclesfield FC forward Ethan McLeod, 21, dies in a car crash on the M1. The club and football community mourn the loss of a talented young player. Read more.
Lagos traffic costs the economy N3.8 trillion yearly. As Yuletide approaches, experts push for tech-driven solutions like e-Call-Up systems and mass transit to salvage the situation. Read more.
Alesa community in Rivers State inaugurates a Land Development Committee to combat land grabbing and fraudulent sales, backed by the state government and traditional ruler. This new system aims to protect investors and ensure secure land transactions.
The Chief of the Air Staff commended two NAF pilots who safely ejected after an Alpha Jet crash in Niger State. An investigation into the cause is underway. Read the full story.
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet crashed shortly after take-off from Kainji Base. Both pilots ejected safely, steering the aircraft away from populated areas. An investigation is underway.
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet crashed near Karabonde, Niger State. Both pilots ejected safely. Eyewitnesses report the incident occurred around 4:10 PM. Read the full details.