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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 Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of two medical doctors’ brothers in Auchi, Etsako West LGA.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The victims, Dr. Abu Ibrahim Babatunde and his younger brother, Dr. Tahir Abu Emhoye, were kidnapped on January 2, 2026, around 7:30 p.m. on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi. While Dr. Tahir, a fresh graduate from Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, was killed by the abductors, Dr. Babatunde, a housemanship staff at Edo University Teaching Hospital, Auchi, was released on January 15 after a ₦50 million ransom was paid.
The suspects—Saminu Kawujie, Idris Abubakar, and Sani Abubakar—were apprehended in separate operations. Kawujie was arrested on February 3 at Warrake Forest, Owan East LGA, during a bush-combing operation carried out by police, local hunters, and vigilante groups. Items recovered from him included two knives, two mobile phones, a UBA ATM card, and ₦20,250. Identification parades confirmed him as one of the abductors.
Idris Abubakar and Sani Abubakar were arrested on February 8 at the Specialist Hospital, Auchi. Both were identified as part of the gang, with Idris specifically linked to receiving the ransom for Dr. Babatunde’s release.
ASP Eno Ikoedem, the police spokesperson, said investigations are ongoing to dismantle the entire criminal network responsible for the Auchi kidnappings. Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika assured the public that all kidnapping cases will be pursued to completion, with continued intelligence-led policing and bush-combing operations across the state.
The Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, has been elected Chairman of the Progressive Speakers Conference, a forum of APC House Speakers nationwide.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Dangyatin assumed the position during the conference’s annual congress and executive elections held in Abuja. The body aims to enhance coordination among APC Speakers, promote party ideals, foster unity, and support democracy, peace, and national development.
Other key positions filled include the Ebonyi State Assembly Speaker as Deputy Chairman (South), the Nasarawa State Assembly Speaker as Deputy Chairman (North), and the Ondo State Assembly Speaker as Treasurer. Six zonal vice chairmen were also elected, including Ogun State’s Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide for the South-West zone and Plateau State’s Speaker for the North-Central zone. The new executive members are set to be sworn in on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Jigawa Governor Malam Umar Namadi congratulated Dangyatin, calling the election well deserved and expressing confidence that he would strengthen collaboration among APC members ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Professor Abayomi Fasina has officially stepped down as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking at FUOYE’s 10th Convocation on Saturday, Prof. Fasina highlighted the university’s growth under his leadership, noting that it has become the fourth most sought-after university in Nigeria and has steadily improved in national rankings.
“Our progress is reflected in the 20-point agenda and transformation blueprint we have implemented since I assumed office in 2021,” he said.
He also emphasized the university’s infrastructural development, including what he called the “Blue Roof Revolution,” and expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and others for their support during his tenure.
“As a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, you are already part of our success story. I am confident FUOYE will continue to thrive under your leadership,” Fasina added.
A total of 7,684 students graduated at the convocation, including 7,396 undergraduates—with 131 earning First Class honours—and 288 postgraduates.
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