The Nigerian Senate plunged into confusion during an emergency closed-door session, sparked by a debate on the financial autonomy of the nation’s 774 Local Government Councils. Senator Tony Nwoye raised concerns about state governments allegedly bypassing a Supreme Court ruling that granted the councils autonomy, accusing governors of diverting local funds into joint accounts. Heated […]
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Fuel Prices Increased by NNPCL to N1,030 in Abuja and N998 in Lagos
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has raised the pump price of fuel significantly, with the new prices set at N1,030 per litre in Abuja and N998 per litre in Lagos. This marks an increase from the previous prices of N897 and N885, respectively. Details of the Price Hike Context of the Increase This […]
Senator Akintunde Advocates for Solutions to Energy Poverty in Rural Nigeria
Yunus Akintunde, the senator representing Oyo Central, has highlighted the need for a more equitable distribution of energy resources in Nigeria, particularly focusing on the significant energy poverty faced by rural communities. Speaking at the Prof Nyaudoh U. Ndaeyo Public Lecture at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, he noted that the prioritization of […]
South Korean Investors to Build Four Refineries in Nigeria – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria announced that a consortium of South Korean investors is planning to construct four refineries in various locations across the country. The refineries will each have a capacity of 100,000 barrels per day. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, during the maiden summit […]
Dangote Urges FG to End Crude Oil Mortgaging Practices
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has called on the Federal Government to cease crude oil-for-loan agreements, stressing the importance of preserving Nigeria’s future wealth. Speaking at the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria Summit in Lagos, represented by Executive Director Engr Mansur Ahmed, Dangote emphasized that the country must stop mortgaging its oil […]
Matawalle Returns To Sokoto, Vows To Flush Out Bandits, Terrorists
Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating bandits, terrorists, and other criminal elements in the Northwest region of Nigeria. Speaking to reporters in Sokoto State on Wednesday, Matawalle outlined his plans to coordinate security efforts as directed by President Bola Tinubu. Matawalle stated, “I am back in […]
Rivers People Have Decided To Move On With Fubara’ – PDP Lashes Out At Wike
The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his recent criticisms regarding the local government elections in the state. Wike, during an interview on Channels TV, accused Governor Siminialayi Fubara of being the cause of the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers […]
‘We Cannot Buy Oil From Dangote Refinery’ – IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has asserted that its members are still unable to purchase oil directly from the Dangote Refinery. In a recent interview, IPMAN Chairman Abubakar Maigandi clarified that they continue to rely on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for their oil supplies. Maigandi stated that despite earlier […]
Bandit Leader Bello Turji Calls for Negotiated Surrender Amid Intensified Government Offensive
In a surprising development, notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has requested negotiations for surrender. The move comes after a series of successful operations by Nigerian security forces, which have decimated his ranks. These operations, led by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), have eliminated at least 76 bandit commanders […]
Major Marketers to Begin Direct Purchase of Petrol from Dangote Refinery as NNPC Withdraws as Sole Off-taker
Major oil marketers in Nigeria are set to begin purchasing petrol directly from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) pulls out as the exclusive off-taker of the product. This development, expected to take effect between Thursday and next week, marks a significant shift in the country’s fuel distribution. Sources […]