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Civil Rights Coalition Hails Tinubu’s Bold 15% Fuel Tariff Move.
A coalition of civil society organisations under the banner of the Coalition of Civil Rights Activists has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a 15% import tariff on refined petroleum products, describing the move as a historic step toward Nigeria’s economic independence and energy stability.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the group said the new tariff would end the era of substandard fuel importation and chronic scarcity that has plagued the nation for decades.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the Convener, Mr. Agabi Emmanuel, stated that the measure is not designed to raise government revenue but rather to serve as a strategic tool for protecting local refineries from unfair foreign competition.
“This 15% import duty will curb the influx of adulterated and substandard fuels that have damaged vehicles, polluted the environment, and endangered the health of Nigerians,” Emmanuel declared. “It will also ensure steady availability, as local refineries like Dangote, Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna can now operate optimally without the threat of being underpriced by smuggled or cheap foreign imports.”
In a communiqué titled ‘Full Text of Speech by the Coalition of Civil Rights Activists to Laud Mr. President on the 15% Petroleum Import Tax’, the group emphasised that any short-term increase in fuel prices is a small sacrifice for achieving long-term energy security and national self-reliance.
Emmanuel dismissed accusations that the policy promotes monopoly, insisting that existing regulatory frameworks are robust enough to prevent any single entity from dominating the oil market. “This is not about favouritism but about economic transformation,” he noted.
The coalition also urged the National Assembly to expedite social intervention measures, including targeted tax reliefs and cash transfers, to mitigate the impact on vulnerable households. It further appealed to the Presidency to release a transparent implementation timeline and revenue allocation plan within two weeks.
In a passionate address to opposition parties, Emmanuel called for unity, saying, “Let us join hands with Mr. President to bury the subsidy ghost once and for all. History will judge those who put politics above progress.”
The coalition also invited global institutions such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank to support Nigeria with concessional loans and capacity-building programmes that will help maximise the benefits of the policy.
Describing President Tinubu as “a visionary, a strategist, and a compassionate leader,” Emmanuel concluded with a rallying message to Nigerians: “Be patient, be vigilant, and stay hopeful. This 15% tariff marks our journey from dependence to dignity.”
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State have restated their support for Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, who represents Kogi West in the Senate, while also calling for unity within the party ahead of future elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A heated political exchange has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential race, as camps backing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s rivals push back against his claims of superior popularity, especially in the North.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso rejected Atiku’s assertion that he remains the dominant northern vote-getter, insisting that such claims do not reflect today’s political realities.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement, aligned with a potential Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, dismissed Atiku’s influence in the North as largely elite-driven, arguing that Kwankwaso enjoys more genuine grassroots support.
Former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi also reacted, faulting Atiku’s position and questioning the logic of relying solely on regional identity as a basis for presidential ambition.
Atiku, in a recent interview, had maintained that none of his northern rivals, including Kwankwaso, can match his electoral strength, while downplaying Kwankwaso’s influence beyond Kano State.
His remarks sparked criticism across political circles, with some opposition figures describing them as arrogant and dismissive of other contenders.
Kwankwaso’s camp, however, maintained that both Kwankwaso and Obi have more “organic” support bases compared to politically induced followership, warning that such comments could deepen divisions within the ADC coalition.
Amaechi also argued that the ADC presidential ticket should be determined through a competitive primary rather than consensus, insisting that all aspirants should be tested at the ballot.
The growing disagreement highlights rising tension within the opposition alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections, as key figures intensify positioning for the party’s presidential ticket.
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