Nigerian drivers, get ready—because starting February 1st, 2025, the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) will fully enforce third-party vehicle insurance on all public roads! If you’ve been driving freely without it, thinking it’s only VIO and FRSC officers that care, well… things are about to change!
For years, vehicle owners in Nigeria have been required to have third-party insurance under Section 68 of the Insurance Act 2003. But let’s be honest—most drivers only dealt with this when stopped by VIO (Vehicle Inspection Officers) or the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The police? They had other matters to focus on.
But now, the NPF has entered the chat, and they are making it clear: No third-party insurance? No driving!
🚨 So What’s Behind This Sudden Enforcement?
The big question on every driver’s mind is: Why now? If third-party insurance has always been a requirement, why has the police suddenly decided to take charge of enforcing it?
Is this truly about protecting road users and ensuring accident victims get compensation? Or is this just another tool for increasing ‘checkpoints’ and fines on the road? Because let’s be real—Nigerians know how these things work. Could this mean more roadside delays, more “Oga, we need to talk” moments.
be like say dem sweep NPF under FRSC Ministry Now.. e don sweet dem as dem dey DO VIO job join theirs....
lekanolas: Notable businessman, Cubana Chief Priest has promised to pay the school fees of 300 students of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede in Imo state.
Cubana Priest made the promise on Friday when he visited the school to received an an award.
“We’ll be paying school fees for 300 students,” he declared after receiving the award.
The students who could not hide their joy burst into into frenzied excitement.
AmazingGenius: Nigerian music star, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Face has returned to social media, shifting focus from his separation from wife Annie Idibia to his upcoming performance at the iconic OVO Arena Wembley in London
The musician used his Instagram profile to promote his forthcoming show at the OVO Arena Wembley in London.
The statement comes after his marriage trouble prompted heated debate among Nigerians, with followers split on the subject.
While some chastised 2Baba for how he handled the split, others contended that Annie was aware of his polygamous inclinations before she married him.
Despite the ongoing controversy, 2Baba is gearing up to headline the Afrobeats Legends Concert on July 26, 2025, at the prestigious OVO Arena.
Following the announcement, social media users had varying emotions, with some enthusiastic about the event and others focused on 2Baba’s personal life.
constancefriday: My reactions to Tuface and Annie's divorce It's been more than a week since the news of Tuface and Annie's divorce hit us like a Mike Tyson punch. I've been silent for a few days just so that I can see what various members of the public will say. I've seen all kinds of trash online. Some are so sympathetic to Annie and they're placing two horns on Tuface's head and an arrow ended tail behind with super glue in their minds. While some are trying to support and protect Tuface's image. They've said all kinds of stuff I can't post here about Annie and adding all the points together you can tell that to some extents it's been a bit toxic between both of them.
What I want to say about Tuface and Annie's divorce is this;
Dogalmighty17: This is what i mean when I say there is an epidemic of senselessness flying around.
You met someone ONLINE. You then proceed to put yourself INLINE for a pregnancy. Now to UNDERLINE your stupidity, you are calling him out on social media.
ChildOfDoom: I am back. You maybe surprised having not heard from me for a while. Though I have health and financial misfortunes but I am still kicking. Life could be harsh at times seeing good people perish while bad/wayward people like us keep pushing on.
So after abstaining for 21 days of the new year from betting, I went to a Bet9ja shop last week. I was determined to hustle something to feed my womanizing addiction.
I won 25000 naira on Saturday last week and I was euphoric. I took one of closest olosho to a shoprite-like eatery to 'spoil' her. I thought I had discovered the logic to winning bets. How foolish was i
With betting, it's better losing than winning. When you lose, you are sober and go home. But when you win, the hunger increases. I went back the next day (Sunday). I not only lost the 25k won, I lost 50k given to me by a customer to help save and also lost 82000 I borrowed from palmpay (via flexicredit) too.
I just wish negative things will stop courting me and I stick to only naughty acts that will not put me in trouble (like soapy, junk, carbonated drinks only) to be placated
25k to spoil olosho... guy u lied! 25k no fit SPOIL anything Neither can it REPAIR anything. na matter: neither be created or destroyed u only skipped 2 meals and e pain U
DOES he KNOW that THIS WAY is way LONGER than RUNWAY of his AirCrafts, koni duro wo tan oo ( e no go fit wait to see am Finish oo) dunno how people go make Clean Money finish and begin dey Hustle power! okorocha today knows the price
Metrix147: Operatives of the X-Squad, Zone 6 Police Command, Calabar, have intercepted a vehicle carrying a large cache of live cartridges during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Ikom/Obudu Highway in Cross River State, ABN TV reports.
According to a report from the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 6, AIG Mustapha Mohammed Bala, the interception occurred on January 29, 2025, at approximately 2:30 PM. The patrol team stopped an ash-colored Toyota Previa with registration number CAL 224 JM, driven by one Bassey Samuel Bassey, a male suspect from Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State.
A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery and recovery of 2,765 live cartridges concealed inside. The suspect was immediately arrested, and an investigation is underway to determine the source of the ammunition and identify other individuals who may be involved in the illegal arms trade.
Police authorities assure the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend all those linked to the case and prevent the proliferation of illegal arms in the region.
Leobankx: The National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Yusuf Dantalle has demanded that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, should identify and name leaders of the opposition collecting N50 million from the President Bola Tinubu administration.
Niceboy7: The internet is buzzing after 2Baba’s shocking divorce announcement, and now, Bobrisky has entered the conversation with some strong opinions! He believes the singer handled it all wrong and had a lot to say about Annie’s situation. But did he cross the line?
DyshApp: Renowned Nigerian dancer Kaffy has weighed in on the ongoing separation saga between music legend 2Baba and his wife, actress Annie Idibia.
The Annie and 2Baba situation is sparking plenty of hot takes, but let’s be real—there’s always more to the story. We dissect the gist, share opinions, and keep it 100%. Don’t just read—come talk with us! join Real Talk Lounge on Dysh .
Niceboy7: Teebillz Bows to Pressure, Publicly Apologizes to Toke Makinwa—Says His Words Were Misconstrued
After his heated remarks on Toke Makinwa’s reaction to 2Baba’s divorce, Teebillz has now backtracked, offering a public apology during an Instagram live session with Daddy Freeze. But that’s not all—he also shared deep insights on family, separation, and even reflected on his own past with Tiwa Savage.