FG begins investigation into imported off-spec petrol
The federal government says it will investigate the supply of adulterated premium motor spirit (petrol). The development follows serious nationwide concerns of contaminated petrol products in circulation. Timipre Sylva, minister of state for petroleum resources, disclosed this to state house correspondents at the end of the federal executive council meeting on Wednesday […]
Declare state of emergency on ritual killings, reps tell FG
The house of representatives has asked the federal government to declare a state of emergency on ritual killings in the country. The lower legislative chamber passed the resolution at a plenary session on Wednesday following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Toby Okechukwu, deputy minority leader of the […]
Wike in court to show solidarity with Jonah Jang on ‘N6.32b fraud’ trial
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, on Wednesday, visited the Plateau state high court sitting in Jos to attend the trial of Jonah Jang, former Plateau governor. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Jang alongside Yusuf Pam, former cashier in the office of the secretary to the state government (OSSG), […]
Gunmen attack Imo LGA, kill seven prominent community leaders
No fewer than seven community leaders have been killed by gunmen in Mmahu autonomous community in Ohaji/Egbema LGA of Imo state. The community leaders were reportedly killed by the gunmen who invaded the community on Tuesday morning. Charles Mgaraho, president-general of the community, and six other leaders were killed in the attack. […]
‘NNPC is sole PMS importer’ — MRS Oil denies importing off-spec petrol
MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, an oil marketer, says it is not responsible for the importation and distribution of “substandard and contaminated” petrol in the country. On Tuesday, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed that petrol, with methanol quantities above Nigeria’s specification, was discovered in the supply chain. The development caused long […]
Report: Buhari orders query of NMDPRA boss over circulation of off-spec petrol
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the query of Farouk Ahmed, chief executive officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), over the circulation of off-spec petrol products. The off-spec product was reported on Monday, affecting the supply chain and causing long queues in Lagos and Abuja as filling stations shut down to […]
The 2022 Committee to Nigerians: Ignore speculations — we’re not working for any aspirant
The 2022 Committee, an association of business, political, media and civil society leaders, says it is not within its mission to choose candidates for the 2023 general election. There has been the speculation that The Committee is working for Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for presidency in 2023. […]
Reps consider bill seeking to compensate kidnap victims with properties seized from abductors
The house of representatives is considering a bill seeking to provide compensation for victims of kidnapping. The proposed legislation titled: ‘Control of Small Arms, Light Weapons and Restitution of Victims of Abduction, Kidnappings, Banditry Bill, 2022’, passed first reading at the lower legislative chamber on Tuesday. The bill is sponsored by Tajudeen […]
Newspaper Headlines: Buhari under pressure to reject revised electoral bill
The return of queues in many fuelling stations and the circulation of petrol containing methanol quantities above Nigeria’s specification dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
Daily COVID Tracker: NCDC logs 58 infections — but no fatalities
Nigeria recorded 58 cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. Here are five updates about the pandemic this Wednesday. Italy to no longer require masks outdoors Italy will no longer require masks to be worn everywhere outdoors. This adds to a growing list of coronavirus restrictions that European countries have relaxed recently. […]