Commercial and company vehicles operating within Delta State must observe the mandatory Smoke Emission Permit. Delta State Commissioner for Transport, Mr Onoriode Agofure, who announced the introduction of the order, stated that the initiative aligns with the Delta State Internal Revenue Law 2020 and will take effect this year. “The introduction of the permit reflects the administration’s commitment to environmental protection, public health, and sustainable urban transport,” he said. Agofure explained that the measure aims...

A Bill for an Act to Establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers in order to accord formal recognition to the roles of traditional rulers in the country has passed for second reading on the floor of the Senate. The bill, which was sponsored by Senator Simon Lalong, representing Plateau South Senatorial District is primarily to avoid conflict of responsibilities with elected political officers at the Local Government Councils. Lalong, who is the former governor...