Nigeria’s Tinted-Glass Permit Policy

 

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Legal Showdown Over Nigeria’s Tinted-Glass Permit Policy

In a bold legal move, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has filed a public interest lawsuit against the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, challenging the legality of the reintroduced tinted-glass permit policy.

The suit, lodged at the Federal High Court in Abuja on September 2, 2025, is titled The Incorporated Trustees of the Nigerian Bar Association v. The Inspector General of Police & Anor (Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/182/2025). 

Public Reforms Management In Africa

Expanding the Conversation on Public Finance Reform in Africa

In recent years, the discourse surrounding public finance reform in Africa has evolved from technical policy debates into a dynamic, multi-stakeholder movement aimed at reshaping the continent’s fiscal future.

This transformation was vividly illustrated at the landmark Public Finance Management (PFM) Conference held in Kampala, Uganda, in February 2025.

4 sisters, ages 2 to 7, die in house fire after being left home alone overnight

Tragedy in North Carolina: Four Young Sisters Perish in Overnight House Fire

In the early hours of a September morning, a devastating fire tore through a home in Chadbourn, North Carolina, claiming the lives of four young sisters, Kendall, Kalani, Josie, and Sophia, aged just 2, 4, 6, and 7.

The blaze erupted around 2:30 a.m. while six children were inside the house, unsupervised by any adults. Two 12-year-old girls, including one identified as Winter, managed to escape and call for help, but the younger girls were tragically trapped inside.

Nursery Schools To Bid Farewell To Graduation Ceremonies

Abia Government Bans Graduation Ceremonies in Nursery Schools

In a sweeping reform aimed at easing financial pressure on families and restoring focus to academic milestones, the Abia State Government has officially banned graduation ceremonies in nursery and lower primary schools.

The announcement was made following an Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti in Umuahia, where the new education policies were unveiled by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu.

Driving investment in health research to tackle viral outbreaks

Executive Director of the IRCE at IHVN, Prof. Alash’le Abimiku; the Chief Executive Officer of IHVN, Dr. Patrick Dakum; and the Director-General of NACA, Dr. Temitope Ilori at the symposium. Photo Credit: IHVN

Experts Push for Investment in Health Research to Tackle Viral Outbreaks

As viral disease outbreaks continue to challenge public health systems across Africa, experts are intensifying calls for increased investment in health research to bolster preparedness and response.

This urgent appeal was the centerpiece of the 3rd International Research Centre of Excellence (IRCE) Scientific Symposium held in Abuja, Nigeria, in September 2025. 

Organized by the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), the event brought together leading researchers, policymakers, and international partners to confront the growing threat of viral epidemics.

NBA sues IGP Egbetokun over tinted glass permit policy

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun

Legal Showdown: Nigerian Bar Association Sues IGP Egbetokun Over Tinted Glass Permit Policy

In a bold move to challenge what it describes as an unconstitutional directive, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has filed a public interest lawsuit against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over the reintroduction of the tinted glass permit policy. The suit, lodged at the Federal High Court in Abuja on September 2, 2025, is marked FHC/ABJ/CS/182/2025 and seeks to halt the enforcement of the policy pending judicial review.

Plateau assembly bans yearly purchase of text books

Plateau Assembly Moves to Ease Educational Burden: Yearly Textbook Purchases Banned

In a landmark decision aimed at reducing financial pressure on families, the Plateau State House of Assembly has officially banned the compulsory annual purchase of textbooks in schools across the state.

The resolution was passed during a recent plenary session following a motion presented by Hon. Joseph Bukar of Shendam Constituency and seconded by Hon. Mathew Kwarpo Sylvanus of Mangu South.

Tinubu sacks aide on digital, creative economy

Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Tinubu Sacks Aide on Digital and Creative Economy

In a move that has stirred conversations across Nigeria’s tech and creative sectors, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially dismissed Fegho John Umunubo from his role as Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy.

I've had the name longer than him - Lawyer Mark Zuckerberg

• ‘I've had the name longer than him,', Lawyer Mark Zuckerberg sues Meta's Mark Zuckerberg after his Facebook pages were disabled because of his name’

Mark S. Zuckerberg vs. Meta: Lawyer Sues Over Repeated Facebook Page Suspensions

In a bizarre twist of identity and digital bureaucracy, Indianapolis-based lawyer Mark S. Zuckerberg has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, after his professional pages were repeatedly disabled, allegedly due to confusion with the tech billionaire Mark E. Zuckerberg.

The case, filed in Marion County Superior Court, has drawn attention not only for its irony but also for the broader implications it raises about platform accountability and identity verification.

Royalty and top tier individuals do not show excess skin - Solomon Buchi

Solomon Buchi Applauds Temi Otedola Ajibade’s Modest Elegance at Her Wedding to Mr Eazi

Social commentator and influencer Solomon Buchi has publicly praised Temi Otedola Ajibade for her choice of modest attire at her wedding to Nigerian singer Mr Eazi, describing it as a reflection of true class and refinement.

In a post that quickly gained traction across social media, Buchi highlighted Temi’s fashion decision as emblematic of what he considers the standard for royalty and high society.

Southeast residents point way forward after Ekpa's sentence

After Ekpa’s Conviction: Southeast Residents Chart Path Toward Peace and Recovery

The recent sentencing of Simon Ekpa by a Finnish court has sent ripples across Nigeria’s Southeast, where his influence had long been associated with unrest, economic paralysis, and fear.

Ekpa, a self-styled separatist leader and vocal proponent of the Biafra Government in Exile, was handed a six-year prison term for terrorism-related offenses and incitement of violence in Nigeria. His conviction has sparked a wave of reactions from residents, leaders, and stakeholders across the region, many of whom see the ruling as a turning point.

Jonathan opens up on eligibility to run again: I am unstoppable

Goodluck Jonathan Declares: “I Am Unstoppable” Amid Court Ruling on 2027 Presidential Eligibility

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has reignited political discourse with a bold declaration of his eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election, stating, “I am unstoppable.”

This statement follows a landmark ruling by the Federal High Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, which cleared the legal ambiguity surrounding his potential candidacy.

Baby boy dies after being snatched and dumped in water barrel by aggressive gang of monkeys

Tragedy in Uttar Pradesh: Infant Dies After Being Snatched by Monkeys and Dumped in Water Barrel

In a deeply disturbing incident that has shocked residents of Surajpur village in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur district, a two-month-old baby boy lost his life after being snatched from his home by a group of monkeys and dumped into a water-filled barrel on the roof of the house.

The tragedy unfolded on a Thursday morning while the infant was sleeping on a cot in the family’s verandah. His parents, occupied with household chores, were unaware of the danger until it was too late.