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Reps invite minister over lingering petrol scarcity
The House of Representatives has summoned Minister of State (Petroleum Resources) Heineken Lokpobiri to address the ongoing petrol scarcity across Nigeria. The invitation was made following a motion of urgent importance by Umar Ajilo. Relevant stakeholders in the petroleum industry have also been summoned.
Before the invitations were issued, the House expressed concerns over the difficulties Nigerians are facing due to the scarcity and the rising cost of petrol. They criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) for failing to resolve the perennial fuel scarcity problem despite having sufficient resources.
Umar Ajilo highlighted the hardships faced by Nigerians, with petrol prices soaring as high as N1,200 per liter in some states. He called for immediate action by the government to address the situation permanently.
The NNPCL expressed hope that normalcy would return soon, with the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) evacuating 300 million liters of petrol from Apapa and other parts of Lagos. MEMAN believes the scarcity will end in a few days.
However, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) threatened to shut down filling stations if the Federal Government fails to pay over N200 billion owed to them from the subsidy regime era.
NNPCL stated that logistical issues caused a three-day disruption in distribution, which has since been resolved. They assured that product scarcity has been minimal, but some may be exploiting the situation for profit.
MEMAN assured the public of adequate petrol supply, with their members evacuating 300 million liters of petrol, well above normal levels.
IPMAN demanded payment of their outstanding debt and warned of a nationwide shutdown if not paid promptly.
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) denied profiteering from the scarcity, stating they sell at NNPC’s approved prices.
In Lagos, filling stations had long queues, with prices ranging from N567 to N700, while black market prices reached N1,000 per liter. Badagry was severely affected, leading to transport fare hikes.
In the Federal Capital Territory, queues were longer than usual, and prices ranged from N700 to N1,000 per liter.
Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) deployed personnel to maintain order at filling stations.
In Osun State, the Taskforce on Petroleum Price Monitoring warned against hoarding petrol, while The Osun Masterminds (TOM) called for the shutdown of schools to alleviate the suffering caused by the scarcity.
Similar situations were reported in Ondo, Rivers, Kwara, Kano, Adamawa, Niger, Plateau, Taraba, and Jigawa states, with pump prices ranging from N670 to N1,200 and above in black markets.
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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG
” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.
• The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.
Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.
He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.
“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.
Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.
“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.
(Vanguard)
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Tinubu scurries to Jos after Mutfwang’s security brief
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.
This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.
During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.
He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .
Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.
From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.
On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.
He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.
Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.
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JUST IN: Tinubu Heads to Jos Tomorrow, Postpones Ogun Trip for 5-State Visits
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.
The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.
Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.
The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.
Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.
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