Family, Marriage Collapse Fuels Youth Crime — Alaafin

  The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Tuesday, said that an effective child protection system is a prerequisite for any nation aspiring to achieve growth and development. He also warned that the collapse of marriages and homes is fuelling youth crime. He stated this while addressing pupils from the Federal College of Education … Read more

Suppliers Oppose Dangote’s Proposed Direct Fuel Distribution Scheme

  Less than a month before the commencement of Dangote refinery’s direct fuel distribution scheme, oil suppliers in Nigeria have asked the company to rescind its decision. From August 15, Dangote would begin supplying fuel directly to filling stations, telecommunication companies, the aviation sector, and other bulk fuel consumers. However, suppliers under the aegis of … Read more

Atiku Nickname Tinubu ‘T-Pain’ Over Fuel Price Crisis

  On Wednesday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) raised the pump price of fuel from N897 per liter to N1,030 in Abuja; from N855 to N998 in Lagos; N1, 070 in North-East; N1,025 in other South-West states; N1,045 in South-East and N1,075 in South-South. This triggered reactions among Nigerians who asked Tinubu to … Read more

NNPCL Purchases Fuel from Dangote Refinery at N898 per Litre

  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that it has acquired fuel from Dangote Refinery at a price of N898 per litre. The oil firm had moved about 300 trucks to the 650,000 capacity refinery in Lagos, on Saturday, and loading commenced on Sunday. Speaking with Daily Trust over the price of … Read more

Fuel Scarcity Crisis Claims Life of Local Government Chairman in Nigeria

  The fuel scarcity crisis in Nigeria has resulted in the tragic death of Oluwatuyi Olasoji, chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) for Akure South Local Government. Olasoji collapsed while waiting to purchase fuel at a filling station in Akure, Ondo State, last week. Despite being rushed to the Federal Medical … Read more