A fuel tanker overturned and exploded in Niger State, killing at least 35 people, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The state’s FRSC Sector Commander, Aishatu Saadu, said on Tuesday that the tanker lost control, veered off the road, and spilled petrol, which ignited moments later. Several people who sustained injuries were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Bida for medical attention.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over eight million Nigerians have completed the pre-online phase of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with about 1.7 million Nigerians successfully completing their registration process.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that multiple community development projects are being executed simultaneously across the region. It cited, as an example, before-and-after photos of a renovated school in the Obagi oil-producing community of Rivers State.

The House of Representatives has reiterated its dedication to passing the Child Online Access Protection Bill (HB 224), a proposed law designed to safeguard Nigerian children from harmful digital content and online threats. In a statement released by Gatefield, a public strategy and media group, its advocacy lead, Ms. Shirley Ewang, added that the move reflects the legislature’s ongoing efforts to promote child safety in the digital space.

The cost of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has skyrocketed to ₦25,000 this week, up sharply from ₦17,500 just a week ago. Market surveys reveal that 1kg of gas now sells between ₦1,500 and ₦2,000, depending on location, leaving many households anxious as prices continue to swing unpredictably.

The Federal High Court in Warri, Delta state has directed the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to maintain the status quo regarding the current legal tussle over tinted glass permit.