Lagos Island car permit fee, Benue ex-SSG killing, Katsina mob justice warning
FG mandates a new ₦15,000 annual permit for private car owners entering Lagos Island on weekdays, effective February 1, 2025. The policy targets non‑commercial vehicles using Eko Bridge, Carter Bridge and Third Mainland Bridge between 7 am and 7 pm Monday‑Friday; commercial vehicles and residents with proof of address are exempt. LASTMA will enforce the rule, with violators facing a ₦50,000 fine and vehicle impoundment. Permits can be bought online at lasg.gov.ng/permits starting January 15. In Benue State, former Secretary to the State Government David Salifu was killed in a suspected kidnappers’ attack, highlighting rising insecurity in the region. In Katsina, a mob attack prompted Amnesty International to warn that jungle justice has no place in Nigeria, insisting the standard must be the rule of law. President Bola Tinubu warned journalists that press freedom does not extend to spreading misinformation, stating "Freedom of press is not freedom to mislead." The remark came amid growing tensions between the administration and the media. Together, these stories affect commuters’ costs and travel plans, signal security concerns in Benue and Katsina, and underscore ongoing debates over law‑order and press freedom. Commuters should budget for the new permit or consider alternate routes; citizens should remain vigilant about safety and reject extrajudicial justice; journalists should verify facts before publishing.