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Petrol scarcity spreads to Lagos, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, Edo, others

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2 years ago

April 29, 2024

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The petrol shortage that started last week in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has now spread to Lagos State and several other states across Nigeria, causing long queues and frustration among motorists and residents.

In Lagos, motorists faced long queues at filling stations, including major ones like Mobil, NIPCO, and TotalEnergies, where petrol was scarce. Some stations had their gates closed due to a lack of stock, while others that opened had lengthy queues. Unfortunately, this led some residents to resort to buying from the black market.

Similar situations were reported in several other states, including Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Edo, Anambra, Enugu, Abia, Benue, Plateau, Kaduna, Katsina, Niger, and Jigawa. Many stations in these states either did not have petrol or were selling at prices above the official rate.

Both the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) blamed the scarcity on logistical challenges, particularly in the discharge of petrol from mother vessels to depots. They assured that the situation would improve as product lifting started by marketers.

The NNPCL confirmed that there were no issues with stock availability and that the logistical challenge had been resolved. The IPMAN president stated that supplies had commenced and the queues should clear by the end of the week.

Despite assurances from the authorities, some independent marketers took advantage of the situation to hike pump prices slightly. However, major marketers maintained their prices.

Motorists and residents expressed frustration over the situation, with some waiting for hours in queues or resorting to buying from the black market at inflated prices. The scarcity also impacted other sectors, with some businesses and individuals unable to operate due to a lack of fuel.

Efforts are being made to address the issue, including continuous supply and surveillance activities to prevent hoarding and price gouging. However, until normalcy is restored, the situation remains challenging for many Nigerians across the affected states.

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NMMA shortlist 972 entries for 2026 awards

NMMA was founded by a former Chairman of Daily Times, the late Alhaji Babatunde Jose, who led the organisation for 10 years.

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August 14, 2026

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The Nigerian Media Merit Award (NMMA) said that it has shortlisted 972 of 1,112 entries for this year’s awards.

The Chairman of the NMMA Panel of Assessors, Otunba Dele Adetiba, said that the entries for the 34th edition cut across print, radio, and television categories.

Chairman of the NMMA Board of Trustees, Prof. Dayo Duyile, said that the award was established in 1990 to promote professionalism, ethical journalism and excellence among media practitioners.

Duyile, a veteran journalist and academic, said the NMMA was founded by a former Chairman of Daily Times, the late Alhaji Babatunde Jose, who led the organisation for 10 years.

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Nigerian Law school student dies after falling from hostel rooftop

The deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.

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4 days ago

August 11, 2026

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•Faith Alayande

A Nigerian Law School student identified as Faith Alayande, is dead after she fell from the rooftop at Lagos campus.

In a statement on Monday, Aderonke Osho, secretary to the council and director of administration, said that the deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.

Osho said preliminary findings revealed that the student died from injuries sustained after falling from the rooftop of the campus hostel around 4am on Friday.

The Nigerian Law School is deeply saddened by this tragic development.

“Management is working closely with the appropriate authorities and the family to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, ensure that all necessary procedures are duly followed, and provide further information as appropriate.”

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Ekwulobia Suspends New Yam Festival for Kidnap Billionaire Son

A source from the community said the traditional ruler of Ekwulobia where Ezeokafor hails from, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, officially suspended the Ekwulobia New Yam Festival, saying there was no need to celebrate while their son remained in captivity.

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August 11, 2026

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• Joseph Ezeokafor

Ekwulobia community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has cancelled its New Yam festival celebration billed for September 4, 2026.

Ohibaba.com learned that this is because of the kidnap of billionaire businessman and owner of Jezco Group of Companies, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor.

Ezeokafor was kidnapped in Awka on Tuesday last week when he stepped out of his house without his security details to attend to his spiritual need, where he goes to offer prays.

Public Relations Officer of Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the development said that serious operation is currently ongoing to save the elder statesman.

His kidnap has sent his community into mourning, causing the postponement of the new Yam festival, an annual festival which holds on a static date every year.

“The Igwe said the community of Ekwulobia cannot celebrate while their son remains in the custody of the kidnappers,” the source said.