African countries have adopted different approaches to dual citizenship, with some maintaining laws that restrict or prohibit their citizens from holding the nationality of another country.

While dual citizenship allows individuals to enjoy certain rights and opportunities in more than one country, including travel, employment and access to public services, some African governments maintain strict nationality laws based on national allegiance and citizenship regulations.

The restrictions vary across the continent. While some countries generally prohibit dual citizenship, others impose conditions on citizens who voluntarily acquire foreign nationality or restrict access to certain public offices.

Important editorial clarification: The headline’s description of all 10 countries as restricting dual citizenship needs qualification. Botswana has introduced measures recognising dual.

citizenship, while Mauritania legalised dual nationality in 2021, subject to restrictions on certain public offices. They should not be presented as outright prohibition countries.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated a residential care home for older adults established by veteran Nollywood actress, Sola Sobowale, in Ibadan, the state capital.

The facility, known as Joseph & Esther Homes, is located in the Akobo area of Ibadan and is designed to provide older adults with a safe, comfortable and supportive environment.

The inauguration ceremony, held on Tuesday, also featured the launch of Sobowale’s book, Built From the Break.

The event attracted several dignitaries and prominent Nollywood personalities, including veteran actors Adebayo Salami, Ibrahim Chatta, Femi Adebayo and filmmaker Kunle Afolayan.

The ceremony was also streamed live on Sobowale’s Instagram page, allowing her followers and admirers to participate virtually.

Joseph & Esther Homes is designed to enable older adults to maintain their independence while benefiting from professional care, assistance and a supportive living environment.

Operating under the tagline, “Live Well, Age Well, Thrive Together,” the facility describes itself as “A Place to Call Home”.

One of the notable moments at the event was an emotional tribute celebrating Sobowale’s vision, resilience and caring nature.

A video from the ceremony showed the actress becoming emotional during the tribute, with her daughter seen consoling her.

The establishment of Joseph & Esther Homes adds to Sobowale’s activities beyond the entertainment industry, as the veteran actress ventures into providing residential care and support for older adults.

The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has launched its 2026 ember months road safety campaign, targeting zero road fatalities through intensified enforcement, public enlightenment and improved emergency response during the festive season.

The campaign, themed “Safe Road, Safe Life: Drive Responsibly,” was unveiled by the OYRTMA Chairman, Maj. Adekoya Adesagba (retd.), during a media briefing at the state Secretariat in Ibadan on Thursday.

Adesagba said the initiative would focus on five strategic areas: advocacy, enforcement, emergency response, inter-agency collaboration, and monitoring and evaluation.

He explained that the agency would intensify enforcement activities and strengthen emergency response mechanisms through improved collaboration with relevant agencies, alongside a more effective referral and monitoring system.

The chairman identified over-speeding, driving against traffic, drunk driving, overloading and the use of mobile phones while driving as major causes of road crashes during the ember months.

According to him, these dangerous driving practices often contribute to the seasonal increase in road traffic accidents, making stricter compliance with traffic regulations essential to protecting lives.

Adesagba also disclosed that OYRTMA would engage religious leaders across the state to promote road safety, with awareness messages incorporated into sermons and other activities in places of worship.

He announced that the statewide campaign would commence on Monday, November 2, 2026, with a road walk and continue until January 2027 through sustained sensitisation and public enlightenment programmes.

The chairman said extending the campaign beyond the festive season was necessary because of the volume of return traffic passing through Oyo State, particularly from northern parts of the country.

He added that the agency would collaborate with the Park Management System, the Nigeria Police Force, Vehicle Inspection Officers and other law enforcement agencies to coordinate traffic management and improve road safety during the period.

As part of efforts to strengthen emergency response, Adesagba announced the activation of the state’s emergency traffic lines, 615 and 0912 888 8878.

He urged residents and other road users to use the numbers to report traffic emergencies, road obstructions and related incidents requiring urgent attention.

The OYRTMA chairman called on commercial drivers, private motorists and other road users to take responsibility for their safety and that of other road users by obeying traffic regulations and avoiding risky driving practices.

He also urged relevant stakeholders to work together to ensure that the ember months were characterised by safe journeys and peaceful festive celebrations rather than preventable road crashes and fatalities.

Speaking on behalf of the state chairman of the Park Management System, the deputy chairman, Jimoh Tajudeen, urged motorists, transport operators and passengers to support the initiative by complying with traffic regulations and adopting safe road practices.

Tajudeen stressed that collective commitment to traffic rules and safety measures was essential to reducing road crashes and ensuring safer journeys during the festive period.

The ember months, traditionally associated with increased travel towards the end of the year, often witness heavier traffic as Nigerians travel to reunite with family members and participate in festive activities.

The increase in vehicular movement during the period makes responsible driving, regular vehicle maintenance and strict compliance with traffic regulations critica

l to preventing road crashes and loss of life.
Through the campaign, OYRTMA is seeking to strengthen public awareness, improve traffic enforcement and encourage safer driving habits across Oyo State as residents prepare for the festive season.