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Fuel Queues: Normalcy returning to FCT, stations getting supplies–Report
Normalcy in the dispensation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as fuel is returning to the fuel stations in the FCT after a week scarcity.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that long fuel queues and scarcity were experienced in the FCT and some parts of the country with attendant hardship on citizens.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) had said that the queues were as a result of disruption of ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of fuel between Mother Vessels and Daughter Vessels resulting from recent thunderstorm.
It said adverse weather conditions including rainstorm and lightening had also affected berthing at jetties, truck load-outs and transportation of products to fuel stations; causing a disruption in station supply logistics.
The NNPC Ltd. and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) had embarked on a joint monitoring of supply and distribution of fuel at stations in the FCT and across the country to ensure that queues disappear.
However, a NAN correspondent who monitored fuel stations in the city centre and suburbs on Friday noticed that the queues have eased-off while normalcy is returning.
Many stations in the city centre, including Total, Cornoil, NNPC Ltd. Retail Mega Station, Church Gate and NNPC Ltd. retail outlets at Wuse Zone 1 and Zone 3 are dispensing fuel without queues.
The NNPC Ltd. retail station in Dankogi, Apo Resettlement and AA Rano, by NEPA Apo are also dispensing fuel to motorists without many queues.
Along Nyanya-Karshi road, AA Rano, JANEP, NIPCO and Mobile fuel stations are selling fuel without queues.
Along Kubwa Express Way, NIPCO, Eterna, AA Rano Katampe, NNPC Ltd. retail off Katampe and Conoil, Galadima are seen selling without queues.
NIPCO, SALBAS and Shafa (Shafa at N690 per litre) along the Airport road are also selling without queues.
NAN observes that the NNPC Ltd. retail outlets still sell at N617 per litre while the independent marketers sell between N660 to N900 per litre.
More so, along karshi route, Mobile sells at N667 mobile, AP at N660, JANEP at N900, AA Rano at N660 while NIPCO at Karu sells at N675 per litre. (NAN)
A coalition of civil society organisations in Zamfara Central has publicly called on philanthropist Yazeed Danfulani to contest for the senatorial seat in the National Assembly in the 2027 elections, citing his extensive humanitarian contributions and commitment to community development.
In a statement released on Sunday, the group’s spokesperson, Nuraddeen Garba Gusau, emphasised that the growing support for Danfulani transcends mere political sentiment.
“This is about Yazeed Danfulani’s proven dedication to the welfare of our people, demonstrated consistently without ever holding elected office,” Gusau said.
Danfulani, a prominent figure in Zamfara Central, has earned widespread admiration for his charitable initiatives.
He has funded the education of numerous children, offering opportunities to those who previously faced bleak prospects.
” His generosity also extends to providing financial and material aid to the less fortunate, helping families meet their basic needs.”
He said “Beyond individual support, Danfulani has bolstered small-scale entrepreneurs by distributing cars, tricycles, and financial capital, enabling many to achieve self-reliance.
“His efforts have significantly improved livelihoods across the region. Additionally, as a key supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara, Danfulani has played a vital role in strengthening the party’s unity and presence in the state.
The coalition believes Danfulani’s track record as a private citizen is a testament to his potential as a legislator.
“His selfless contributions are merely a glimpse of what he could achieve with the authority to legislate and attract development at the national level,” Gusau added.
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Kaduna: Group calls EFCC, National Assembly, Kaduna state government’s intervention on alleged diversion of public funds
By Amos Tauna, Kaduna
The Executive Director of a non-governmental organization, Eagle Brain Youth Transformative and Development Initiative (EBYTDI), Mr Daniel Ejembi, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the National Assembly and Kaduna state government to intervene on alleged hijacking of a federal constituency project intended for public schools in Dokan Mai Jama’a, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A statement issued by the Executive Director described the alleged diversion of the public resources to a private entity is a grave injustice to the children of Dokan Mai Jama’a.
According to him, “This diversion of public resources to a private entity is a grave injustice to the children of Dokan Mai Jama’a. We demand swift intervention by the Kaduna State Government, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the National Assembly to recover misused funds and prioritize education for all.”
The statement stated that investigation reveals that a federal project sponsored by Yakubu Umar Barde, former member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, was alleged to have been unlawfully diverted to Fatima Academy, a private school owned by Abdulhadi Abubakar.
Ejembi explained, “The project, initially earmarked for constructing a public school, was instead executed at Fatima Academy, which lacks registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).”
He added that the contractor, Amrah Farms Nigeria Limited (RC-1523474), with directors including Abdulyekin Bello Tahir and Bello Halimat Sadiq, executed the project in violation of its original mandate, lamenting that public schools in Dokan Mai Jama’a faced severe deficits, including dilapidated classrooms, lack of sanitation facilities, and inadequate learning resources, exacerbating educational inequalities.
The Executive Director called for immediate probe into the alleged diversion of funds by relevant anti-corruption agencies and also called for urgent construction and renovation of classrooms, toilets, and perimeter fencing in the public schools.
He also appealed for the provision of desks, learning materials, and safe water systems for students and advised for legal action against unregistered institutions like Fatima Academy and accountability for involved parties.
Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced on Easter Monday morning.
Late Pope had been in and out of hospital in the last few weeks. He made a surprise appearance at the Easter Sunday service at Vatican on Sunday.
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