NCC DMS Rollout: Phone Prices Set to Rise as IMEI Registration Begins
NCC's Device Management System requires IMEI registration before phone sales, with validation fees up to N3,700, raising concerns about price hikes.
Category : Public Safety
UK Lists 5 Armed Forces Categories Exempt from Immigration Control
The UK government has published guidance naming five categories of armed forces personnel, including reservists and NATO members, who are exempt from standard immigration control.
Six Die as Water Tank Collapses on Home in Enugu
A fallen overhead water tank crushed a home in Enugu's Awgu LGA, killing six including a couple, their three children, and a grandmother; a landslide delayed rescue.
Electricity workers issue 3-day ultimatum to shut down power nationwide
Electricity workers threaten nationwide shutdown after NAF personnel allegedly assault and arrest 10 JED workers in Bauchi over unpaid bills.
FG Threatens Two-Week Shutdown of Lagos Coastal Highway
FG will shut the Lagos coastal highway in two weeks if speeding, fatalities and security issues persist, says Controller Olufemi Dare.
ICAO 2026 Power Bank Rules: 2 Per Passenger, No Checked Luggage
ICAO's new power bank rules, effective March 27, 2026, limit passengers to two devices in carry-on bags, ban checked luggage storage, and prohibit mid-air recharging.
Australia Names One Country for Passport Travel Restrictions
Australia has announced travel restrictions on citizens of one country holding that country's passport. Details emerge as officials confirm the new policy.
Plateau imposes curfew in 3 LGAs after over 20 killed
Plateau State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs following attacks that killed over 20 people in 48 hours.
UAE: Refund for Family and Friends Visa Sponsorship Guarantee
Sponsors of family and friends visiting the UAE can recover a financial guarantee of AED 4,000 to AED 8,000 by submitting a formal request after visa cancellation or departure, provided no residency violations occurred.
Rubber, detergent: Why Lagos residents no longer trust fufu
Lagos residents say foreign objects and alleged detergent use in fufu processing have eroded trust, prompting many to make it at home or source it from outside the city.
Abuja Tricycle Fares Rise as Petrol Hits N1,450 per Litre
Commercial tricycle operators in Abuja have increased fares by N100 to N200 on several routes after petrol prices rose to between N1,410 and N1,450 per litre, following a N85 hike in Dangote Refinery's gantry price.
UK lists 73 countries needing airport transit visa in 2026
The UK has released a list of 73 countries and territories whose nationals must obtain an airport transit visa before passing through UK airports in 2026, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa.
UK Lists 26 Countries Eligible for Faster Border Clearance
The UK government has published the list of 26 countries whose citizens can apply for Registered Traveller membership for faster border clearance, with eligibility criteria including age and visit history.
Canada Lists 5 Categories Eligible for NEXUS Faster Border Clearance
Canada's CBSA has named five categories of people eligible for NEXUS membership, offering faster border clearance by land, sea, or air, with specific residency rules.
UAE Golden Visa Renewal Rules for Top Students and Graduates
UAE GDRFA Dubai announced Golden Visa renewal criteria: secondary students need 95% scores; university graduates need top-100 universities or 3.5 GPA within two years.
Niger Cell Deaths: Survivor Recounts Final Moments of 33 Miners
A survivor reveals 33 illegal miners died in a Niger cell, crying for air. FG orders probe, suspends NSCDC commandant.
Australia Lists 36 European Countries for Free eVisitor Visa
Australia's Department of Home Affairs has published 36 European countries whose citizens qualify for the free eVisitor visa, with no African nation included.
Six SDP supporters of ex-IGP Adamu killed in road crash
Six SDP supporters of ex-IGP Mohammed Adamu died in a road crash near Lafia Flyover after brake failure; police confirmed four fatalities and 11 injured.
NZ Deports 1,393 in 2025/26; India Leads Nationality List
New Zealand Immigration deported 1,393 people in 2025/26. India topped the list with 270, followed by China (195) and Vietnam (173).
LA News Helicopter Crash Kills Three, Including Journalist
A news helicopter covering a bus crash in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, crashed Tuesday, killing pilot George Marciniw, photojournalist Eliana Moreno, and pedestrian Edy Gutierrez Mejia.
12-hour gridlock: crash, fallen truck cripple Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A seven-vehicle crash and a fallen container truck, combined with ongoing repairs, caused a 12-hour gridlock at Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, stranding hundreds of motorists overnight.
US Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory for Saudi Arabia
The US State Department upgraded Saudi Arabia to Level 3, citing Iranian drone strikes, terrorism, exit bans, and social media arrest risks. Yemen border remains Level 4.
Four Die in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash Involving Cabstar, Truck
A fatal crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at Ipara Remo on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, killed four male adults, with speed, wrong overtaking, and fatigue blamed.
UK Lists 3 Compulsory Requirements Before Driving a Car
The UK government has outlined three compulsory requirements every driver or rider must meet: a valid licence, minimum age, and eyesight rules. Failure to comply risks court or fines.
Adeleke Orders Arrests After Chieftain Killed in Ile-Ife
Governor Ademola Adeleke ordered police to arrest suspects in the killing of Accord Party chieftain Olalekan Ajagungbade, shot at Mayfair motor park during a leadership dispute, and announced park reforms.
Enugu Building Collapse: One Dead, Rescue Ongoing
A four-storey uncompleted building collapsed in Enugu's Independence Layout on Sunday, killing one person. NEMA-led rescue teams continue searching for trapped victims.
UK eGates: 7 Non-European Countries Eligible for Fast-Track
UK eGates: Only 7 non-European countries (Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, US) qualify for fast-track border lanes. EU travellers also eligible. Conditions apply.
NSCDC FCT seeks intelligence-driven protection of critical assets
NSCDC FCT Command advocates a shift to intelligence-led, technology-driven protection of critical national assets, citing four key pillars and warning on infrastructure vandalism.
Canada eTA: 2 African Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Travel
Morocco and Seychelles citizens can use Canada's eTA for air travel if they meet specific criteria, including holding a recent Canadian visa or valid US non-immigrant visa. The eTA does not apply to land or sea entries.
8 African Countries Eligible for South Korea K-ETA Entry
South Korea's K-ETA allows visa-free entry for citizens of only 8 African nations, including Botswana, South Africa, and Morocco, while excluding major economies like Nigeria and Ghana.
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