…He urged motorists, particularly commercial vehicle operators, to ensure that their vehicles were properly maintained and roadworthy before embarking on journeys. He said motorists should pay particular attention to critical components of their vehicles to reduce the risk of avoidable accidents. The remains of the burn…
…“Households also remained reluctant to make major purchases, particularly houses, motor vehicles, investments and consumer durables.” Monetary policy preferences revealed a public divided by economic pain. While 62.2 percent of respondents indicated a preference for lower lending rates to ease borrowing, 45.1 percent f…
…operations also led to the recovery of 16 firearms, 31 rounds of live ammunition and 16 vehicles, while two armed suspects were killed during the operations. Iniedu said the operations were conducted under the strategic leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, as the Force sustained its…
…that no death was confirmed at the time of filing the statement, with only shops and vehicles affected. However, an update on the incident later confirmed that one person died in the inferno while another sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment. The Command urged members of the public to…
…across Nigeria following the deployment of compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles, offering some relief to commuters facing high travel costs.The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) said the savings reflect investments in alternative-energy vehicles, refuell…
…following an alleged assault on police officers during a surveillance operation. Two vehicles connected to the incident were also impounded. In Cross River State, detectives investigating a reported threat to life arrested a suspect and recovered a locally fabricated single-barrel gun and two live cartridges. The state…
…September 30, but were delayed by traffic around Benin, Edo State. He said the vehicles eventually reached Onitsha, Anambra State, late in the day. They could not continue the journey because of the condition of the road, so the drivers and passengers spent the night in Oba. Akpan said the buses resumed their journey a…
…multiple-vehicle crashLegit.ng earlier reported that Twenty people have died after four vehicles collided on the Hawan Kibo-Jos road in Plateau State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said in a statement released on Friday in Abuja.The Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, said the crash happened at about…
…pressure on British households and businesses, particularly those dependent on diesel vehicles for commuting, deliveries and commercial operations.Dangote cuts diesel price in NigeriaIn Nigeria, Dangote Refinery reduced its diesel gantry price by ₦70, from ₦1,850 to ₦1,780 per litre, effective October 1.The adjustment…
…to move in with specialised machinery. "We are moving in there with high-velocity vehicles. We are moving with bulldozers and APCs to see how we are going to rescue these victims," he said.The victims were among passengers taken captive after gunmen attacked two buses on the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway on October 1. The…
…to rescue the victims safely. “We are moving in there with high, you know, high-velocity vehicles, that is, bulldozers, we’re moving in with bulldozers and APCs to see how we’re going to rescue these victims unhurt,” he added. The development comes two days after gunmen abducted prospective corps members travelling fro…
…three males and two females, sustained injuries, while 20 males died in the crash. “Four vehicles were involved in the crash, including a Howo Sino truck with registration number AGL 525 YN. “Others were a Toyota Corolla with registration number AB 129 M and a Toyota Bummer bus operated by Yankari Express. “The fourth…
…said the gunmen demanded N50m for each of the victims. He noted that occupants of the vehicles, owned by his company, were corps members heading to Abia and Akwa Ibom orientation camps. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the abductors contacted some of the victims’ families and demanded N50m for each person. The demand heigh…
…Federal Highway, muddy floodwater has swallowed parts of the road, leaving stranded vehicles on one side and weary passengers picking their way across a narrow wooden bridge to reach the other. For commercial drivers who depend on the route linking Kwara State to Oyo State for their daily income, the collapse of the Mo…
…and all 36 state governors, at which they agreed to deepen the use of alternative fuel vehicles under the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Fares stay high across multiple statesIn Anambra, passengers continued to pay N700 from Upp…
…denied any allegations of misconduct.He was also known for publicly gifting luxury vehicles and large sums of money to musicians, religious leaders and other public figures.See a photo of Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, below via the
…government’s efforts to enable working Nigerians to acquire essential assets, including vehicles, solar systems and digital devices, without having to save for years before making such purchases. He said the government would also continue working with state and local governments to strengthen primary healthcare, basic…
…(CREDICORP), saying it was providing working Nigerians with access to credit to acquire vehicles, solar systems, digital devices and other essential assets. He said the Federal Government would continue working with state and local governments to strengthen primary healthcare, basic education and other essential public…
…Consumer Credit Corporation was providing working Nigerians access to credit to acquire vehicles, solar systems, digital devices and other essential assets. He said the Federal Government, in collaboration with states and local governments, would continue to strengthen primary healthcare, basic education and essential…
…The SGF said the shift to gas was cutting fuel costs. He disclosed that over 120,000 vehicles have been converted to Compressed Natural Gas CNG, with more than 400 conversion centres and 90 fuelling stations nationwide. “This shift is cutting fuel costs for motorists and commuters. CNG buses now carry millions of passe…
…the Akerekete bridge had reduced the road to a single lane, making it difficult for two vehicles to pass simultaneously. “If this section gives way completely, transit between Ila-Orangun and Osogbo will come to a total halt,” Sasona warned. “Our main fear is for drivers who are unfamiliar with the terrain, especially…
‎The Ondo State Government has ordered owners of abandoned heavy-duty vehicles, trucks, machinery and large watercraft obstructing roads and waterways across the state to remove them. ‎ ‎‎The government declared that failure to do so within seven days of the announcement , the owners risked forfeiture of such e…
…security agencies. According to him, the government has continued to provide operational vehicles, logistics and other necessary support to security agencies to enhance their capacity to respond effectively to security challenges, particularly in vulnerable communities and farming areas. He stressed that the administra…
2027: Tompolo powers PBAT Grassroots Drive in Kano with 50 vehicles a In a significant boost to grassroots political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has donated 50 vehicles to…
…and recovered 25 Automated Teller Machine cards, three firearms and two suspected stolen vehicles during an 11-day security operation across the state. The command said the ATM cards were recovered from a 45-year-old man, Ameachine Anthony, who was arrested in Igbesa over an alleged N2.5m fraud. 7. The Federal Governme…