FG increases price of plate numbers and driver’s licence

The Joint Tax Board (JTB) has approved new rates for the issuance of national driver’s licences and vehicle number plates, set to take effect from November 1, 2024. The revised rates aim to enhance the quality and security features of these identification documents, in line with international standards. Under the new pricing structure, Nigerians…

Zimbabwe police bust 1000-member gay group

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has uncovered a WhatsApp group in Harare named “Private Lounge,” which is allegedly being used to promote gay relationships, with over 1,000 members involved. The discovery came after the arrest of a 25-year-old man from Highfield and a teenage boy, suspected of being involved in a same-sex relationship. The…

‘The moment you don’t obey a court judgement, you are inviting anarchy and v!olence’ – Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike reacts to burning of three local government offices in Rivers State

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has blamed Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for the ongoing political unrest in the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Wike accused Fubara of inciting violence by proceeding with local government elections despite legal concerns. “No person who believes in peace and stability of…

Iran cancels flights amid risks of Israeli attack

Iran has cancelled all flights at all airports amid increasing military tensions with Israel. Iranian officials cancelled flights from all of its airports from 9pm tonight to 6am on Monday morning, according to the country’s media.  This decision comes after heightened security risks in the region following the anniversary of October 7…

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