Jigawa Police Command Announces Tinted Glass Permit Crackdown

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The Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced that the enforcement of tinted glass permits will begin nationwide on October two, two thousand and twenty-five.

According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, in Dutse, the state capital, online registration and application for the permits is ongoing, and members of the public are urged to follow the stepwise process for a smooth application.

He added that after the application, vehicle inspection, and fingerprint biometric capturing will be scheduled at designated Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Departments, all in a bid to safeguard motorists legally and help combat illegal window tinting.

VP Shettima Arrives in New York for UNGA 80, Set to Deliver Nigeria’s National Statement

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Vice President Kashim Shettima, has arrived New York to attend the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled to run til September twenty-eight.

Shettima, who is representing President Bola Tinubu, will deliver Nigeria’s national statement during the high-level general debates, announce the country’s new Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement, and participate in a series of side events, bilateral meetings, and roundtables.

Highlighting Nigeria’s priorities for UNGA eighty,the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, said the country would continue to push for the adoption of a United Nations Global Convention on Taxation and for Africa’s representation on the UN Security Council.

Plans Underway for Anthony Joshua’s First-Ever Fight In Africa, Scheduled for 2026.

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Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua could be set to fight for the first time in Africa.

Joshua is set to fulfill a dream he has had for a long time: fighting in Nigeria.

Promoter Ezekiel Adamu has revealed that plans are  underway to stage the bout in early two thousand and twenty-six.

According to Adamu, the fight will take place at the fifty-thousand-capacity Abuja Stadium, with plans for an all-African contest.

Isreal Closes Key West Bank-Jordan Crossing After Aid Driver Kills Two Soldiers.

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Israel has shut the sole gateway between the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Jordan, a day after a driver bringing humanitarian aid from Jordan for Gaza opened fire and killed two Israeli military personnel there.

The Israeli Airports Authority, which operates the Allenby Bridge crossing, announced that it would be closed until further notice.

The two crossings between Israel itself and Jordan were also affected, with the Jordan River crossing in the north shut and the Rabin crossing in the south remaining open only for workers.

Ceasefire Resolution Fails at UN After U.S. Veto, Despite Global Support.

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The United States has vetoed a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council that would have demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.

US deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus said that the text did not go far enough in condemning Hamas or recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself. All fourteen other members of the Security Council voted in favour of the draft resolution, which described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as catastrophic, also calling on Israel to lift all aid restrictions

WHO Confirms 31 Deaths from 38 Ebola Cases in Southern Congo as Outbreak Spreads.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that thirty-one out of thirty-eight confirmed Ebola cases have resulted in deaths in southern Congo, where authorities are battling a new outbreak of the deadly virus.

The latest figures show the casualty rate has nearly doubled since last week and that the disease is spreading rapidly, as more than nine hundred contacts have been identified so far.

An official at WHO Africa’s program, Doctor Patrick Otim,  said that more than five hundred health care workers and contacts have received their vaccination, offering them crucial protection.

Adewusi Hails Olubadan-Designate Ladoja’s Legacy, Says He’s Poised to Transform Ibadan.

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Similarly, Former Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning in Lagos state, Adebayo Adewusi, has affirmed that the forty-fourth Olubadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, has achieved a non-competitive milestone that no monarch in the history of Ibadan has been able to achieve.

Adewusi, while speaking to newsmen in Ibadan during his visit to the Olubadan designate, emphasizes that Ladoja is capable and well-equipped with everything needed to develop the city of Ibadan.

He also congratulated him, wishing him a lasting reign as he ascends the throne.

NNPP Chieftain Oguntoyinbo Pays Homage to Olubadan-Designate Ladoja Ahead Of Coronation.

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A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Olufemi Oguntoyinbo, has paid a homage visit to the Olubadan designate, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, ahead of his coronation.

In his speech, Oguntoyinbo described Ladoja as a divine being and lover of all, stressing that his lifestyle and mode of leadership are worth emulating, hence the importance of the visit

He, however, beckoned all indigenes of the brown roof city to give maximum support to the forty-fourth Olubadan..

Mixed Reactions Trail 2025 NECO Results as Stakeholders Applaud High Pass Rates.

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Education experts and parents have responded to the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO) results. Many expressed satisfaction with the relatively high pass rates, particularly in English and Mathematics, while others voiced their dissatisfaction with the results.

Stakeholders urged governments at all levels to address issues related to examination malpractice, improve funding for schools, and enhance support for students with special needs through more robust policies.

The 2025 results highlight the strengthening of Nigeria’s educational system, with a majority of students meeting or exceeding the five-credit threshold.

Agritech Entrepreneur Urges Youth to Join Tech-Based Farming to Boost Food Security.

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An agritech entrepreneur, Israel Alabi, has suggested that incorporating technology into agriculture could be a key solution to Nigeria’s ongoing food insecurity challenges.

Speaking in an interview with Dominion News, Alabi emphasized that technological advancements could make farming more accessible, particularly for young Nigerians who are often put off by the labor-intensive nature of traditional agriculture.

Alabi urged young Nigerians to consider these technological innovations and get involved in farming, which he believes could play a crucial role in improving food security across the country.