Here is a roundup of some Nigerian newspaper headlines, accompanied by our advocacy-driven demands for government action in addressing citizens’ concerns.
1. Daily Trust: Five Months after FG Ban, Another Tanker Explodes in Kaduna
Apparently, the 60,000-litre fuel tanker ban is like Nigerian traffic lights; it is best seen as a suggestion.
Just five months after the government swore these road beasts were gone for good, one decided to make a fiery cameo on the Zaria–Kaduna Highway, leaving four people injured.
Our Take: We urge the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to intensify enforcement of the ban on 60,000-litre fuel tankers, ensure rigorous inspection of all articulated vehicles, and implement stricter safety compliance measures to prevent further tragedies on our highways.
2. The Guardian: Digital Tinted Glass Permit: Glitches, Extortion as Police Insist on New Tinted Permit, Shift Deadline
The police’s ‘digital tinted glass permit’ rollout is giving Nollywood suspense vibes, now with a new release date in October. Until then, motorists get to enjoy an extended trailer: an annual subscription, plus bonus features like chaotic registration, allegations of extortion, and nationwide panic.
Our Take: We urge the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun to investigate allegations of extortion in its implementation, and ensure that any enforcement measures are transparent, lawful, and free from the exploitation of motorists.
3. The Guardian: Reactions Trail Sanctions, Remand of Unruly Air Passenger as FG Decries Rising Cases
In the skies, drama now rivals in-flight movies. Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson allegedly assaulted a crew member and now faces a lifetime ban, plus a remand in Kirikiri.
Justice is swift when passengers misbehave. But when the crew crosses the line? The silence is deafening.
Our Take: Whether passenger or crew, economy or first class, the Ministry of Aviation, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and the Nigeria Police Force must apply the same rulebook.
