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Resurgence Of Fuel Queues In Abuja As Independent Marketers Modify Fuel Prices
Resurgence Of Fuel Queues In Abuja As Independent Marketers Modify Fuel Prices....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports have emerged of certain independent oil marketers adjusting fuel prices in the nation’s capital, Abuja, leading to a resurgence of fuel queues in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Apart from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), a few independent petrol stations were observed selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol above the official cap of N617 per liter.
It was noted that while many filling stations remained closed, long queues of vehicles formed at the few stations that were open in various parts of the FCT.
Additionally, there were sightings of black-market fuel vendors selling petrol in makeshift containers as they operated along the major highways within the capital.
In a video posted by ICIR on Wednesday evening, extensive queues of vehicles and other road users were seen at different filling stations in the FCT. ICIR captioned the video, “Fuel queues return to Abuja. The scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, has again returned to the FCT, causing queues at the few filling stations still dispensing the product.”
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) attributed the return of fuel queues to the high cost of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and the unavailability of petrol in depots.
According to IPMAN National Vice President, Mr. John Ocha, many independent marketers were not selling petrol due to its scarcity. Some stations that did open, like A.Y. Shafa, adjusted their pump prices to N625.
Ocha explained that the scarcity was primarily due to the reluctance of independent marketers to sell, given the limited product availability and the high cost of diesel. He noted that the cost of diesel was exceeding N1000 per liter, making it financially unviable to transport fuel over long distances.
When asked if the government had taken any action against the adjusted pump prices, Ocha stated that there had been no official response, possibly because the government could not offset the high cost of diesel.
He added, “The diesel cost is high, and therefore, that makes the landing cost of the product to be very high, especially at the very far places.”
However, Ocha pointed out that marketers in Lagos and nearby areas could still sell at the capped pump price due to the proximity of depots.
Meanwhile, the NNPCL maintained that it had a sufficient stock of PMS to last for 30 days. The company’s Head of Corporate Communication, Iyabo Ojo, explained that the queues had reappeared in Abuja and other areas due to challenging road conditions affecting fuel transportation.
She reassured that there was no need for alarm regarding fuel supply.
The Kwara State Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspected key logistics provider for criminal gangs and bandits operating within the state. The suspect was apprehended in Ilorin by the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit following a period of intelligence-led covert surveillance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Logistics Seizure: During the arrest, police recovered a large supply of rations and various cigarette brands, which investigators believe were intended for criminal groups hiding in remote forest areas.
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Evidence of Links: A search of the suspect’s mobile phone revealed photographs of the individual wearing military camouflage while on a Bajaj motorcycle, providing further evidence of their suspected criminal associations.
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Strategic Role: Preliminary investigations suggest the suspect served as a strategic support link, providing sustenance and resources to bandits.
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Broadening Investigation: Authorities are currently working to identify and arrest other individuals involved in this criminal support network.
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Command Strategy: State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, emphasized that the command is shifting its focus to dismantling the supply chains, informants, and collaborators that enable criminal activity. He reaffirmed that the police are determined to deny these groups the resources and support networks they need to operate.
The police have encouraged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help security agencies disrupt these criminal networks and prevent future attacks.
The Federal Government has officially ordered civil servants to transition from personal email accounts to authorized institutional platforms for all work-related communications. The announcement, delivered by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, was made at a summit marking the 20th anniversary of Galaxy Backbone.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Security and Tracking: To ensure all professional communication is secure and easily auditable, over 115,000 official GovMail accounts have been activated.
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Knowledge Retention: By mandating the use of government systems, the administration aims to prevent the loss of critical institutional knowledge and records when staff members vacate their positions.
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System Completion: The federal government successfully completed the digitalization of work processes across all 38 federal ministries and extra-ministerial departments by the end of December 2025.
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Increased Efficiency: This shift toward a paperless civil service is designed to eliminate the historical issues of delayed or misplaced files, thereby reducing bureaucracy and enhancing accountability.
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Modernization: According to Walson-Jack, this initiative demonstrates the civil service’s capacity to adapt to modern operations while fostering greater transparency and faster record retrieval.
During an inspection of infrastructure projects in Lagos—including the upcoming reconstruction of the Carter Bridge—Minister of Works Dave Umahi expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. Umahi stated that he believes President Tinubu will continue to receive divine guidance to lead Nigeria until 2031, emphasizing that the current administration is committed to overcoming national challenges, including insecurity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Addressing the nation’s difficulties, Umahi remarked that while no leader desires instability, true leadership requires the courage to confront crises head-on. He expressed confidence that the President would find the wisdom and strength to resolve these issues, regardless of their origins. Furthermore, the Minister affirmed that the government remains focused on completing all ongoing infrastructure projects within their planned timelines.
Calls for Resignation from Opposition Groups
Conversely, the Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has issued a demand for President Tinubu’s resignation, citing persistent economic hardship and national insecurity. Supported by the House of Representatives Minority Caucus, acting National Chairman Peter Ameh argued that the current administration has failed to produce the necessary results for good governance. The statement emphasized that leadership is a responsibility rather than a right, suggesting that the honorable path for an official who cannot alleviate citizens’ suffering is to step down.
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