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06/11/2024

President Tinubu has nominated Saseyi Feyijimi Ibiyemi as an INEC commissioner representing Ondo State.

He has also nominated Abdulrazak Yusuf Tukur to serve as a National Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission, representing the North West region.

06/11/2024

EFCC detains ex-Governor Okowa of Delta

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have detained a former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, for the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion of the 13 per cent derivation fund from the Federation Account between 2015 and 2023.

A source told PREMIUM TIMES that Mr Okowa was detained on Monday, 4 November, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, when he reported at the Port Harcourt Directorate of the EFCC on the invitation of investigators handling his matter.

The former governor was alleged to have failed to account for the funds and another N40 billion he allegedly claimed to have used to acquire shares in the UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas.

Mr Okowa allegedly bought N40 billion worth of shares in one of the major banks in Nigeria, representing eight per cent equity, to float the offshore LNG.

The funds were allegedly used for other purposes.

The anti-graft agency is also investigating the former governor’s alleged diversion of funds to acquire estates in the nation’s capital, Abuja, and Asaba in Delta State.

He is being held at the EFCC holding facility in Port Harcourt.

When contacted on Monday evening, the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed Mr Okowa’s detention but declined to give details.

Via Premium Times

06/11/2024

What I would have done differently to transform Nigeria – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed what he would have done differently as the president to transform Nigeria.

Amid an economic hardship faced by Nigerians due to the rise in the prices of food items caused by the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, Atiku revealed the steps he would have taken to move the country forward.

In a post on his official X account on Sunday, Atiku said he has been inundated with inquiries of what he would have done differently if he were at the helm of affairs of Nigeria.

“I am not the president, Tinubu is. The focus should be on him and not on me or any other. I believe that such inquiries distract from the critical questions of what President Bola Tinubu needs to do to save Nigerians from the excruciating pains arising from his trial-and-error economic policies,” he wrote.

“However, I understand and appreciate the challenges faced by citizens in seeking alternatives to what is not working for them. I hope Tinubu and members of his administration are humble enough to borrow one or two things from our ideas in the interest of the Nigerian people. I would now go ahead and articulate some of our ideas that would have had the potential to transform our beloved country.”

Atiku said in general, he would have planned better and more robustly as his journey of reforms would have benefited from more adequate preparations, more sufficient diagnostic assessment of the country’s conditions, more consultations with key stakeholders, and better ideas for the final destination.

He said his administration as the president would have been guided by his robust reform agenda as encapsulated in ‘My Covenant With Nigerians’, his policy document that sought to, among others, protect the country’s fragile economy against much deeper crisis by preventing business collapse, with his document having spelt out policies that were consistent and coherent.

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06/11/2024

Dangote Refinery to Oil Marketers: Any Imported Petrol Cheaper Than Ours is Substandard

The management of the Dangote Refinery yesterday maintained that any imported petrol cheaper than the one produced by the 650,000 barrels per day facility, located in Lagos, is substandard.

In a statement signed by the company’s Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the Dangote refinery stated that it was also possible that the oil marketers who are pushing the narrative that products refined outside Nigeria are cheaper, are conniving with international traders to turn the country into a dumping ground for low quality products.

Specifically, the company stated that it had lately refrained from engaging in media fights, but was now constrained to respond to what it described as the recent ‘misinformation’ being circulated by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), among others.

Some oil marketers had at the weekend revealed that the price of petrol, produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery was between N1,015 and N1,028/litre depending on the quantity being purchased, higher than imported fuel.

The oil dealers therefore vowed to import the commodity and sell it below the Dangote refinery price as well as the price being sold by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC).

But the statement said that both organisations claimed that they can import petrol at lower prices than what is being sold by the Dangote Refinery, explaining that it benchmarked its prices against international prices and believes its prices are competitive relative to the price of imports.

“If anyone claims they can land Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a price cheaper than what we are selling, then they are importing substandard products and conniving with international traders to dump low quality products into the country, without concern for the health of Nigerians or the longevity of their vehicles.

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06/11/2024

We're selling fuel at N960 per litre for ships while N990 per litre for trucks - Dangote

06/11/2024

Nigeria Police Bust Major Cybercrime Ring in Abuja, Arrest 130 Suspects Including 113 Foreign Nationals

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 individuals, including 113 foreign nationals (mainly Chinese and Malaysian) and 17 Nigerians, for alleged involvement in cybercrimes and hacking, posing potential national security risks.

The arrests were made during a raid led by Assistant Inspector-General of Police Benneth Igweh at a building in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja.

The operation involved the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command and the National Cyber Crime Centre. The police are conducting a thorough investigation, analyzing recovered evidence, and plan to charge the suspects in court.

06/11/2024

Herbert Wigwe Estate: Family Distrusts Brother, Uche To Handle Assets

In a shocking turn of events, the already tumultuous saga surrounding the late Herbert Wigwe’s estate has taken another dramatic twist.

Inside sources close to the family reveal that tensions have reached a boiling point, with relatives publicly distancing themselves from Uchechukwu Wigwe, Herbert’s younger brother.

They express deep distrust in his ability to manage the family assets and estates, objecting to his portrayal as the next of kin or representative of the late Herbert Wigwe.

The Wigwe family, known for their high-profile status and considerable wealth, has been embroiled in a fierce battle since Herbert’s untimely passing. Reports indicate that a court injunction has warned Christian Chukwuka Wigwe, who claims to be Herbert’s cousin, to cease actions that prevent the rightful ex*****on of Herbert Wigwe’s will.

This injunction was filed at the instruction of Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, Herbert’s father, and the affidavit has been made public. Christian Chukwuka has been asked to defend his interests in the property, and the court may proceed with issuing a grant of probate, allowing the appointed executor, Uchechukwu Wigwe, to take full control of the estate while acting as the estate’s personal representative.

Following his brother’s death, Uche has enlisted the legal expertise of Mr. Munirudeen Liadi to expedite the process. This latest document marks a crucial point in the dispute, indicating that Christian’s challenge may be nearing a breaking point as the entire family now rallies against Uche, arguing that he is not reliable enough to manage such substantial assets. “Uche has always been the black sheep, and after Herbert’s death, many felt he should have stepped up.

Instead, his questionable decisions have left everyone worried,” insiders shared.

The estate, which includes multiple properties and business ventures, is now at the center of heated family debates, with some relatives advocating for a more experienced professional to take charge.

“They don’t want Uche to take full control of the assets,” another source disclosed."

03/11/2024

A Federal High Court in Abuja has prohibited the CBN from disbursing any additional financial allocations to the Rivers State Government until a legitimate appropriation act is enacted by a properly constituted House of Assembly

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik delivered her ruling on Wednesday in response to a lawsuit brought forth by the Rivers State House of Assembly, which is headed by Martins Amaewhule.

Justice Abdulmalik stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara's choice to submit the 2024 Appropriation Bill for Rivers State to a four-member Assembly, which was not properly constituted, should not be upheld.

03/11/2024

Peter Obi pleads with Tinubu to reject request for new presidential jet for VP Shettima

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has voiced his disapproval of the proposal for a new jet for Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima.

He described the call as “insensitive,” especially given the ongoing economic challenges facing the nation.

Obi pleaded with president Bola Tinubu to reject the request, emphasizing that at a time when many Nigerians are grappling with financial hardships, such extravagant expenditures by government officials are inappropriate.

The former Anambra state governor stated that Nigeria’s challenges, such as extreme poverty, unreliable power grid, and failing businesses, should be the priority of the country’s leaders and not luxury.

He urged leaders to focus on essential trips and prioritize selfless service to uplift Nigeria’s development and welfare.

“We are today among one of the eleven worst-governed African nations in the last 10 years.

“We are also among the 20 most hungry nations in the world, with our people facing worsening mass poverty, extreme hunger and starvation.

“Our nation remains the poverty capital of the world, with our per capita income crashing further from $1700 in 2023 to $1109 this year. Are these not the issues that should be prioritized by committed leaders?” Obi queried.

Using Indonesia as an example, Obi stated: “It was not until 2014 that Indonesia, with sustainable economic growth of over 6% annually for the past 10 years, adding about 50% to both her GDP and GDP per capita, decide to buy a Presidential jet, used by both the President and Vice President.

“The Vice President travels mostly in the country’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia. And since we have recently undeservedly bought one, it should be used on essential, inevitable trips of the President and Vice President.

“I appeal to the President, Vice President, and our public office holders that our present precarious situation calls only for minimal and highly contributory inevitable travels.

“It is time to sit down and find solutions to our litany of challenges for the wellbeing of the people".

03/11/2024

RCCG Suspends Two Pastors Amidst Homosexuality Allegations

Following allegations of homosexuality, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has announced the suspension of two ministers, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa.

This is contained in an internal memo dated 28th October 2024, signed by the RCCG National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande. Pastor Akande informed the church’s Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration of the decision to temporarily relieve the accused from their duties as the church conducts an investigation.

In the memo, Pastor Akande underscored RCCG’s commitment to upholding biblical principles. “Our mission is deeply rooted in the teachings of the Bible, and we must address these allegations with the seriousness they deserve,” he stated.

The RCCG’s stance on homosexuality is rooted in passages such as Leviticus 18:22, which refers to same-sex relations as an “abomination,” and 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, which warns that the “unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God.” "For RCCG, adhering to these principles is seen as a core part of its mission," Akande further noted.

Pastor Akande, however, directed the Special Assistant to ensure that a thorough investigation was conducted on the allegations. He called for the inquiry to be handled with confidentiality and respect for all involved parties.

He also stated that the church’s leadership has requested that the investigation be concluded within two weeks.

During this period, Pastor Akande directed, AdeBello, Mayowa, and any others allegedly involved are to refrain from participating in any church activities.

Pastor Akande made it clear that the suspension is a precautionary measure, pending the outcome of the investigation. “This is a matter of integrity and adherence to our values,” he affirmed.

This is not the first time RCCG has faced challenges related to doctrinal adherence. As one of Nigeria’s largest Christian organisations, RCCG has frequently addressed issues it perceives as contrary to its values, prioritising discipline and a strict adherence to its interpretation of biblical morality.

The outcome of the investigat

30/10/2024

Obasanjo should return to PDP to save Nigeria from suffering - Onishe of Ubulu-Uku

The Onishe of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom, Chief James Onwordi Asika known as Ibori Ubulu has urged former President Olusegun Obasanjo to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under which he ruled Nigeria from 1999-2007.

He cited the need for his wealth of experience in reshaping and rebranding the party to take over power from the All Progressive Congress (APC) .

The Onishe emphasized that Obasanjo's experience and influence are crucial in addressing the suffering of Nigerians, which has worsened since the APC took over.

The Onishe also noted that Obasanjo's departure from the party to become a statesman doesn't have to be permanent, and that he can return to contribute to Nigeria's development.

“Obasanjo is a key figure in helping the party regain power.

Being the party's first elected president with a significant role in shaping Nigeria's democracy, ahead of the 2027 general elections, he is needed in the party so the party can have a sellable candidate who is determined in bringing the needed changes to Nigerians .

Chief Onwordi optimistic that Obasanjo's return can help the PDP find a better candidate to defeat the APC's Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

He opined that PDP is still the only party with the interest of Nigerians at heart .

Chief Onwordi said in 2027, he wants to see a presidential candidate from Igbo land under the PDP winning the election.

"It’s time for the Igbos to produce president” he said

30/10/2024

CAF Disciplinary Board Ruling: Libya vs Nigeria AFCON 2025 Qualifier

The CAF Disciplinary Board has ruled on the October 15, 2024, AFCON Qualifier between Libya and Nigeria in Benghazi.

The Libya Football Federation was found in breach of CAF regulations, resulting in a 3-0 forfeit victory awarded to Nigeria.

Additionally, Libya was fined USD 50,000, to be paid within 60 days. All other requests for relief were dismissed.

30/10/2024

NASU, SSANU to begin nationwide strike over unpaid wages, Monday

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in universities, including the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has instructed its members to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike starting Monday due to the non-payment of four months’ withheld salaries.
The strike, according to leadership of both unions, is scheduled to begin on the night of Sunday, October 27, 2024.

In a circular addressed to all branch chairmen of NASU and SSANU within universities and inter-university centers, titled “Latest Development Regarding the Withheld Four (4) Months’ Salaries,” JAC explained that the strike, initially planned for October 23, was rescheduled to accommodate a Trade Group Council meeting of NASU branches set for that date.

The circular, signed by Prince Peters Adeyemi, NASU General Secretary, and Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, SSANU President, clarified that the change in timing was intended for efficient coordination and to ensure both unions were aligned.

JAC expressed regret that, despite President Bola Tinubu’s approval for 50 percent payment of the withheld salaries, the Finance Ministry’s delayed response has raised doubts about the government’s commitment to resolving the issue.

The circular stated, “JAC of NASU and SSANU has issued several notices to the government requesting a resolution to this issue, but the government’s commitment remains uncertain.

“The Trade Group Council Meeting of NASU branches in Universities and Inter-University Centers is set to take place on Wednesday, October 23, and Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with arrangements already finalized.

“In light of this, JAC leadership has decided to move the effective strike date to midnight on Sunday, October 27, 2024, allowing NASU branch officers to be in place before initiating the strike.

27/10/2024

President Bola Tinubu has placed a limitation on Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Federal Government Agencies, allowing them a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys

President Tinubu has directed that all ministers, state ministers, and agency heads may only have a maximum of five security personnel assigned to them.

The security detail will consist of four police officers along with one officer from the Department of State Services (DSS).

The President issued a statement today regarding the announcement of the cost-reduction initiative.

All relevant officials are required to adhere to these new measures without delay.

27/10/2024

Three killed as helicopter crashes in Port Harcourt

Three persons have been killed in a helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital.

Odutayo Oluseyi, spokesperson of the ministry of aviation and aerospace development, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday.

According to the statement, the helicopter had eight persons aboard and was on a routine flight from Port Harcourt military base to an oil rig when it crashed into the Atlantic Ocean.

The ministry confirmed that three bodies have been recovered so far, while search and rescue operations are ongoing to locate the remaining passengers.

“The helicopter, a Sikorsky SK76 with registration 5NBQG and operated by East Wind Aviation, was en-route from Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) to the NUIMANTAN oil rig,” the statement reads.

“The aircraft, with eight persons on board, ditched into the waters near Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean.

27/10/2024

Old 200, 500 and 1000 Naira will no longer be legal tender in Nigeria after December 31, 2024 - House Of Representatives

Reps contradict s’court, say old naira notes deadline is December 2024

The house of representatives says the deadline for old naira notes to cease being legal tender is December 31, 2024.

During plenary on Thursday, the lower legislative chamber asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to sensitise Nigerians on the deadline, and to order commercial banks to stop payment of old N200, N500 and N1,000 notes to customers.

The green chamber passed the resolution during plenary, following the adoption of a motion sponsored by Afam Ogene, a member of the Labour Party from Anambra state.

The resolution of the house contradicts the judgment of the supreme court and the position of the CBN.

24/10/2024

Bobrisky transferred to FCID, spent night behind bars

Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, otherwise known as Bobrisky, is currently in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos State, where he spent the night in a cell at the police facility.

A source, who confirmed the development to our correspondent, said further directives were being awaited regarding Okuneye’s case, adding that he was taken to the FCID for safekeeping following his arrest by officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service during his attempt to exit the country through the Seme border.

The source said, “Bobrisky was brought to the FCID, Alagbon, around 10 p.m. on Monday. Immigration arrested him at Seme Boarder and brought him for safekeeping.

“He is in detention at the FCID, Alagbon. He was arrested on Sunday, detained overnight, and taken to the FCID, Alagbon, around 10 pm on Monday. He is still at the FCID.”

Confirming Okuneye’s detention, the spokesperson for the FCID, Lagos, Mayegun Aminat, during a conversation with our correspondent on Tuesday, said, “He is detained at FCID Alagbon. He is with us and we are to get a remand to keep him in custody today.”

24/10/2024

Nigerians to pay more as FG proposes 12.5% telecom tax

The federal government’s plan to reintroduce excise duty on telecommunication services will see consumers paying more for calls.

The government is increasing the consumption tax on telecom services to 12.5 percent from the current 7.5 percent value-added tax. This move is part of a broader tax reform initiative detailed in a bill entitled, ‘A Bill for an Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks relating to Taxation and Enact the Nigeria Tax Act to Provide for Taxation of Income, Transactions, and Instruments, and Related Matters.’

The proposed bill seeks to unify fiscal legislation governing taxation in the country. It seeks to introduce excise duties on telecoms, gaming, gambling, lotteries, and betting services.

“Services, including telecommunications, gaming, gambling, betting, and lotteries however described, provided in Nigeria shall be charged with duties of excise at the rates specified under the Tenth Schedule to this Act in a manner as may be prescribed by the Service,” the bill read.

The bill explained that the “amount of an excisable transaction is the amount chargeable for the service by the service provider, both in money or money’s worth.”

Industry players say the tax will not only hurt consumers but will also stifle telecom firms.

“This tax is going to hurt the telecom industry and subscribers alike,” said Adeolu Ogunbanjo, president of the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers. “They are essentially trying to kill the industry by imposing more burdens on it.”

The reintroduction of the excise duty comes despite a 2023 executive order suspending the implementation of a five percent excise duty on telecom services. This tax has been contentious since it was first proposed in 2022, with telecom operators indicating they would pass the cost on to consumers.

24/10/2024

NNPCL: Dangote Refinery fails to meet 1.065b litres supply

Controversy over the supply of petrol from Dangote Refinery to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) deepened yesterday.

In a new twist, a document from the state oil company showed that the refinery has been unable to meet the supply request.

According to the document, the NNPCL requested for 1.065 billion litres between September 15 and October 20.

But the Dangote Refinery supplied 317 million litres.

The document titled: “Summary of Volume Loading” showed that in September, the plant supplied 103 million litres, being 26 per cent of the 1.065 billion litres.

It also supplied 214 million litres, being 32 per cent of the expected volume.

However, since the beginning of this month when the implementation of the crude sale in naira to local refinery policy initiated by the Federal Government took effect, other marketers have been cleared to make direct purchases from the 650,000 litres per day refinery.

At the rollout of petrol, the NNPCL said it bought the product at N898 per litre from the plant.

But Dangote Refinery contradicted the organisation.

It did not give the amount it sold the product.

This month, in its updated template, the NNPCL said it bought the product at N977 from the plant. This was also disputed.

The company explained in a statement by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, that it will withdraw the pending case at the next adjourned date in January.

“This is an old issue that started in June and culminated in a matter being filed on September 6, 2024,” he said.

According to him, the parties are in discussion following the presidential directive on the naira-for-crude initiative.

The statement reads in part: “We have made tremendous progress in that regard and events have overtaken this development.

“No party has been served with court processes and there is no intention of doing so. We have agreed to put a halt to the proceedings.

“It is important to stress that no orders have been made and there are no adverse effects on any party."

21/10/2024

Tinubu’s CSO, Adegboyega Fasasi, removed

The Director General of the State Security Service, SSS, Tosin Ajayi, has removed Adeboyega Fasasi as the Chief Security Officer, CSO to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Credible security sources who confirmed Mr Fasasi’s removal at the weekend said he was replaced by Rasheed Atanda Lawal, a deputy director currently undergoing a fellowship course at the National Institute for Security Studies.

According to sources, Mr Lawal was due for promotion to the rank of director since July 2023, but his promotion was stood down by the former service management.

“He is among the Deputy Directors that should have been promoted to Director since July 2023, but whose vacancies for promotion were given to their juniors like Koko, Milad and Fasasi because of favouritism,” said a source familiar with the development.

DAILY NIGERIAN gathered that Mr Fasasi’s removal might not be unconnected with his alleged high-handedness and stepping on many influential toes around the president.

“Fasasi has stepped on so many toes. Even the president was not so much pleased with the way he coordinates the office,” said an inside source.

New DG, new CSO?

Insiders said it has become the tradition of the service to change the CSO to the President when a new DG of SSS is appointed.

In March 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the redeployment of his CSO, Bashir Abubakar and accepted Idris Ahmed as replacement.

Ther then DG of the SSS, Yusuf Bichi reportedly convinced the president that Mr Bashir was due for a “strategic course” at a university in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Via Daily Nigerian

21/10/2024

“Wizkid is such a loving, caring, and supportive partner who makes me feel safe and is one of the best dads I could have wished for. He has not only blessed me with our beautiful babies but has also given me the opportunity to pursue my dreams,” Jada P says as she celebrates her birthday today

21/10/2024

No leadership vacuum in Nigerian army, COAS is on annual leave – AHQ

The Nigerian Army has dismissed insinuation that there is a leadership vacuum in with regards to personnel posting and promotion as army Chief is on annual leave.

This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Saturday in Abuja.

Nwachukwu said the statement was in reaction to what he described as ‘social media stories, rumours, and innuendoes’ about happenings in the Nigerian army.

He said that while some of the stories were laughable and deserve no further reference, others had bordered on pure mischief calculated to cause panic and confusion within the rank and file, as well as the general public.

“Specifically, many insinuations about personnel postings, promotions, and even training activities have been raised vis-a-vis the official leave of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

“There have even been insinuations that there is a leadership vacuum, with officers confused about what to do.

“Nothing can be farther from the truth.

“To be very clear, the Nigerian Army is a highly structured establishment with well-laid-out procedures and processes for dealing with different circumstances.

“Before proceeding on leave, necessary protocols were put in place for the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalami Ibrahim, to act on behalf of the COAS, while he is away.

“This is not peculiar to the army as there have been instances where unforeseen human frailty kept service chiefs away for about three months, and their Chiefs of Policy and Plans held sway in their absence,” he said.

Nwachukwu said that the claims of leadership vacuum in the army presently was a mere speculation, adding that all routine and scheduled activities of the service were on course.

According to him, in line with its Forecast of Events for 2024, the Nigerian Army recently conducted the Captain-Major Practical Promotion Examination in Akure.

He said that the Commander Traning and Doctrine Command, Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, announced the result after due authorisation by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), who currently answers for the Chief of Army Staff.

18/10/2024

Nigerians not making noise about N1k per litre because they no longer rely fully on generator – Power minister

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says most Nigerians have stopped complaining about the high cost of petrol because they no longer rely solely on their generators for electricity.

The minister stated this in Lagos, during his keynote address at the ongoing 2024 edition of the Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference, with the theme, “Breaking Barriers in the New Energy Era: Clean, Reliable and Sustainable”.

Last week, the pump price of petrol rose to N998 and N1,030 per litre after Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced the end of the sole off-taker arrangement with the Dangote Refinery.

This led to the sharp increase in the cost of transportation, food items and other essential household commodities in the country.

But speaking at the conference, the minister said the people were not making a loud noise about the increase as they didn’t have to buy petrol at N1000 to power their generators before enjoying electricity.

According to Adelabu, the federal government intended to replace all the generators in the country in line with the Lagos State Policy of Replacement of 1 Million Generators in One Year.

He said: “People don’t need to buy petrol again as much as they used to do for them to have power. That’s why the noise is even at this level. If they had to be going to the filling stations to buy N1000 per litre of petrol to generate electricity, we would have even had louder noise from the public.

“So, what we intend to do is to make sure that all the generators are replaced in line with Lagos State Policy of Replacement of 1 Million Generators in One Year. I saw that. We must replace all the generators.”

While reflecting on Nigeria’s power generation, the minister lamented the slow growth, saying: “It took us almost 40 years to generate additional 2000MW from the 2000MW milestone we achieved in 1984. Now, we have taken it to an average of 5000MW, with a peak of 5,527MW on the third of September. But we are not deterred. "

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PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NINE INEC RESIDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSIONERS● Mr. Isah Shaka Ehimeakne — Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner● Mr. Bamidele Agbede — Ekiti State Resident Electoral Commissioner● Mr. Jani Adamu Bello — Gombe State Resident Electoral Commissioner● Dr. Taiye Ilayasu — Kwara State Resident Electoral Commissioner● Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi — Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner● Alhaji Yahaya Bello — Nasarawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner●Prof. Mohammed Yalwa — Niger State Resident Electoral Commissioner● Dr. Anugbum Onuoha — Rivers State Resident Electoral Commissioner● Mr. Abubakar Fawa Dambo — Zamfara State Resident Electoral Commissioner● President Tinubu expects the new appointees to abide by the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct in the discharge of their duties, in accordance with his determination to facilitate the establishment of a new and sustainable standard of transparent, fair, and conflict-free electoral conduct in Nigeria. Ajuri NgelaleSpecial Adviser to the President(Media & Publicity)October 25, 2023

Happy birthday to @kingwasiuayindemarshal MumMay you live long to enjoy the fruits of your hard labour.Happy birthday Grand Ma.

Sunday Igboho Speaks: Yoruba Nation.

A 40-foot containerised truck has damaged the height restriction barrier at Ojuelegba Bridge inward Empire in Lagos State

Video of mother pleading with her quintuplets to allow her sleep

Naira Marley back in Nigeria To turn himself up at Panti WednesdayFrom Naira Marley - "I like to share that I’ve just arrived back in Lagos, Nigeria to assist the authorities with the ongoing investigation. It’s important I do my part for Imole. I’ll be meeting with the police with hopes for the truth to be uncovered and for justice to prevail"