The Nigeria Police Force will begin enforcement of tinted vehicle permits from Tuesday, 12th of August, 2025.

According to the police, the punishment for not having a valid tinted permit for motorists include payment of fine or six months imprisonment, or both as the case may be.

“Penalties for Offending Without a Valid Permit If you drive with tinted windows without a permit, you can face the following upon conviction:

• Fine: ₦2,000
• Imprisonment: Up to 6 months
• Or both”

It was also noted that offenders will be charged to the Federal High Court where their fate will be determined.

It would be recalled that the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun postponed the enforcement of the tinted permit to August 12, from an earlier day, as announced in June.

The postponement was due to the outrage following the announcement of the permit, in order to enable Nigerians put their documents in order.

The statement reads:

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved an extension of the grace period for the enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit requirement to the 12th of August, 2025. This extension comes on the heels of several concerns and feedback expressed by members of the public regarding the reactivation of the digital Tinted Glass Permit application process.

In line with our commitment to delivering transparent, inclusive, and citizen-focused policing, the Force wishes to affirm that it has not ignored the voices of Nigerians. Rather, these voices have been instrumental in guiding ongoing reviews of the process to ensure it remains user-friendly, secure, and accessible to all.

The extension of enforcement is also intended to give room for additional enhancements and refinements to the application process, ensuring that no member of the public is unduly disadvantaged.

The NPF is actively working to simplify and improve both the physical and contactless application options including enhanced verification mechanisms and streamlined procedures to reduce delays and eliminate undue inconveniences.

Members of the public are reminded that the authorized platform for the application and renewal of the Tinted Glass Permit is accessible via http://possap.gov.ng. Citizens are also encouraged to report all unauthorized or hidden charges as well as extortion in the course of application or biometric capturing to the appropriate Police authorities, including via the dedicated hotline: 09169967000.

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to public safety, digital innovation, and continuous improvement in service delivery, and appreciates the cooperation and patience of the Nigerian people as these reforms are carried out.

Several people, including a respected community member were killed during a bandit attack in Gidan Taro, Kwasare Sisawa ward, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The incident which happened on Thursday night, was shared by security analyst Bakatsine in a post on Friday.

Among those killed was Alhaji Bello Gidan Taro, a well-known and respected leader in the community.

Many others were injured, and some were abducted during the violent raid.

“Yesterday night, bandits attacked Gidan Taro in Kwasare Sisawa ward, Wurno LGA, Sokoto State, killing several, injuring many and abducting others. Among those killed was a respected community member, Alh. Bello Gidan Taro,” Bakatsine wrote.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly criticized the Supreme Court of Nigeria for overturning the discharge of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, from terrorism charges filed by the federal government.

Previously, a panel of three Justices at the Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed the charges against Kanu, ruling that his abduction from Kenya and subsequent return to Nigeria violated local and international laws. The court ordered his release on those grounds.

However, following an appeal by the federal government, the Supreme Court set aside the Court of Appeal’s decision. The apex court ruled that the manner of Kanu’s return to Nigeria was irrelevant and ordered that his trial continue.

In a statement issued on Friday and signed by Barrister Onyedikachi Ifedi, IPOB’s Directorate of Legal Affairs & Global Communications, the group denounced the Supreme Court’s ruling, accusing it of undermining constitutional protections and enabling executive overreach.

The statement read in part:
“We condemn in the strongest terms the Supreme Court’s betrayal of the Constitution in FRN vs. Nnamdi Kanu. By overturning a lawful discharge based on state-sponsored kidnapping, the Court has violated non-derogable rights, annulled the constitutional ban on double jeopardy, and reduced the judiciary to an instrument of executive lawlessness.”

IPOB argued that the Court’s introduction of a “national security” exception to fair trial rights is a fraudulent reinterpretation of the Constitution, noting that Section 36(9) explicitly prohibits retrial after acquittal.

The group further stated:
“The Court of Appeal’s discharge was a final acquittal. The Supreme Court’s revival of dead charges serves state impunity. Courts lack jurisdiction where a defendant is procured through state abduction. The judgment rewards kidnapping as state policy, isolating Nigeria’s judiciary among civilized nations.”

IPOB condemned the ruling for violating Nigeria’s international obligations under the ICCPR and the African Charter and described the decision as “tyranny disguised as jurisprudence.”

The group called on the global community to withhold full engagement with Nigeria until Nnamdi Kanu is freed and constitutional rule restored. IPOB declared the Supreme Court’s ruling null and demanded Kanu’s immediate release.

Additionally, IPOB urged for the reversal of the Supreme Court’s decision and requested that the International Criminal Court investigate Nigerian officials for crimes against humanity related to abduction and denial of fair trial, urging sanctions against those responsible.