Wednesday Morning: 10 Important Things To Be Aware Of

Wednesday Morning: 10 Important Things To Be Aware Of

1. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) raised its pump price from N617 to N897 per litre on Tuesday. By 12:35 pm, retail outlets in Abuja had already updated their prices……CONTINUE READING 

2. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of betraying both the movement and Nigerians by increasing petrol prices and causing widespread scarcity. NLC President Joe Ajaero described the situation as “traumatic and nightmarish.”

3. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have condemned a recent statement by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, calling it unacceptable and irresponsible. Following their meeting, the PDP governors endorsed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the party leader in Rivers State.

4. On Tuesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima attended the funeral of Hajiya Aya Dada Yar’Adua, mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, alongside prominent politicians and other Nigerians. The funeral prayer, led by Sheikh Aminu Yammawa, began at 1:50 pm at the Katsina Township Stadium.

5. The Nigeria Customs Service will soon begin the trial of 14 suspected smugglers arrested in the South West region in July 2024. The suspects were apprehended while attempting to smuggle illicit goods into Nigeria from the Republic of Benin.

6. The Federal Government has denied issuing any directive to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) to raise petrol prices to N1,000. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), stated that he did not instruct the NNPC Ltd. or any other entity to manipulate prices.

7. Nigeria’s power generation reached a three-year high of 5,313 megawatts on Monday, according to the Federal Ministry of Power. The ministry’s media aide, Bolaji Tunji, emphasized the need for electricity distributors to ensure effective distribution of the generated energy.

8. The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed his willingness to address the Fulani crises in Nigeria and seek a permanent solution. During a meeting with the Fulani group Tapital Pulaku Njode Jam Nigeria at his palace, Sanusi called for a government-led resolution to the crises.

9. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Isaac Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM, at Kuje Correctional Facility. PIDOM faces nine charges related to money laundering, cybercrime, and the dissemination of classified documents.

10. A middle-aged man, who has not yet been identified, was electrocuted early Tuesday while attempting to vandalize a transformer and cables belonging to the Jos Electricity Distribution Company. The incident occurred opposite the Queens Hotel in Ankpa Ward, Makurdi, Benue State.