A man identified as Chuks Samson from Ogidi Town in Anambra State was seen roaming the streets of Lagos after arriving Nigeria since 5th of December 2017 aboard Emirates Airline from London.
Now, efforts are being made to locate his people…
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Ayo Fayose, Ekiti state governor, has criticised Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo over his recent claim regarding fuel subsidy.
His comments came after Maikanti Baru, NNPC group managing director, said the landing cost of petrol is now N171 as against the official retail price of N145.
But in a statement issued by Lere Olayinka, his spokesman, Governor Fayose asked: “What is the difference between NNPC and the federal government? Who is NNPC and who is federal government? Is NNPC now an autonomous agency of the federal government?”
He said contrary to what is being presented, the NNPC does not have the rights “to swap crude oil for subsidy” nor to spend money it generates from the sales of crude oil.
He asked: “Where is NNPC getting the money with which it is subsidising petrol with N26 per litre? Is NNPC spending money from the sales of crude oil that should be paid into the federation account to pay subsidy?
“I like the vice-president, he is a pastor and I don’t believe that he will also join others in Buhari’s government to lie to Nigerians.
“However, this one that he presented NNPC as an agency of the federal government that can allocate fund without the approval of the president is very strange to me.”
Fayose also wondered where the money “is coming from” if subsidy is being paid by the NNPC.
“Is it from sales of crude oil? Does it now mean that the NNPC is spending part of the proceeds of the sale of crude oil outside allocation to the federal government by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC)?” he asked.
“We were in Nigeria in May 2016, when the federal government announced the removal of subsidy on petrol and went on to increase the pump price of petrol to N145 per litre.
“The same APC people, who protested against removal of subsidy and increment of petrol price to N140 in 2012, defended the removal in 2016 and increment of pump price to N145.
“In 2017 budget of the federal government, provision was not made for the payment of fuel subsidy, so also that of 2018. So where is the N26 they are subsidizing one litre of petrol with coming from? Is the Buhari-led government spending fund not appropriated by the national assembly?”
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has described as very unfortunate a statement credited to the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPPMA) on the fuel supply situation, especially Premium Motor Spirit (petrol).
NNPC regrets that DAPPMA which members had taken receipts of products from Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC), a subsidiary of NNPC and owe the company to the tune of N26.7billion as at December 21, 2017, has the audacity to indict NNPC unjustifiably.
The statement by DAPPMA that the current hiccups in the supply of products was due to the inability of the Direct Sale Direct Purchase (DSDP) partners of NNPC to deliver on their business obligations is unfounded and self-indicting as many of DAPPMA members patronize the same DSDP international counterparts as the corporation.
Despite the concession by the government giving access to DAPPMA to obtain FOREX at an official rate of N305 per dollar for PMS import, their members have not been able to do so, leaving NNPC as the sole supplier of PMS to the Nigerian market.
NNPC assures the public that despite the increase it effected in the supply of PMS in the December 2017, it has nonetheless, programmed to supply 1.2billion litres of the white products in January 2018, translating to about 40million litres of PMS supply per day. Ordinarily, Nigeria consumes about 700 trucks (about 27million – 30million) litres per day.
Despite the current challenges, Nigerians are reassured that there is no plan to increase PMS pump price above N145/litre and that NNPC will continue to maintain ex–depot price of N133.28/litre which guarantees the pump price not exceeding the N145 per litre capped by the government.
All stakeholders are implored to support the efforts of government to bring a speedy end to the current fuel distribution challenges being experienced in parts of the country as this is not the time to play the blame game.
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Traveling is an enriching and educative experience that feeds the soul and reveals the beauty and diversity of life. It opens you up to just how big the world is and can really help put this in perspective for you.
It’s the Best Form of Education Traveling and seeing a world outside what you are accustomed to gives a vast source of knowledge and education that can’t be gotten anywhere else, much less within the four walls of an educational institution. It also goes beyond the knowledge you gain from reading books or hearing stories about it. The experience of traveling teaches sociology, psychology, politics, history, economics, geography etc. in a hands-on way, that’ll leave you with memories too prized to be forgotten.
You Need to Take a Breather Traveling is one of the best ways to relax and unwind, and to just take a break from the normal course of your life. It’s a great way to take a breather, experience new things, and recharge your batteries to later increase your work productivity.
It Pushes Your Limits
Traveling takes you out of your comfort zone and will help push your limits as well as refine your social skills. From figuring out maps and how to get to various destinations to fending off potential scammers, you’ll honestly be surprised at just how resourceful travel can make you. Also, there is that satisfying feeling of fulfillment it gives when you are able to successfully figure out how to do things you have never done before or never imagined you could even do.
It Helps Open Your Mind This has more to do with how much travel exposes you to new people and experiences. No matter how rigid you were, you’ll gradually see yourself becoming more open to things, people and experiences. There’s just something about being in a different place, surrounded by people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life that opens up your mind in way you never even thought possible. It just refreshes your perspective.
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Yusuf Buhari is currently receiving medical attention at the Cedarcrest hospital, Abuja, following a power-bike accident. Family, friends and the police are at the hospital. More photos below;
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Yusuf Buhari, the son of President Muhammadu Buhari, has suffered a head injury and multiple fractures, following a serious power bike crash in Abuja.
Reliable sources say that the crash occurred on Tuesday night when Yusuf was racing with a friend in the capital city.
“Yusuf was trying to overtake his friend when he suddenly veered off the road and skidded. He lay there unconscious for a while before the first lady was alerted,” a family source who preferred anonymity told Daily Nigerian.
“She ordered that he be immediately rushed to Cedarcrest Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. We are more concerned about the head injury than the fractures. As I speak to you, Yusuf is unconscious.
“An air ambulance may take him out of the country any moment.”
The presidency on Wednesday confirmed the incident.
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Former football star George Weah on Wednesday won the elections in Liberia to become that country’s 25th president.
The senator of Montserrado County – once named Fifa World Player and winner of the much-coveted Ballon d’Or – defeated his 73-year-old opponent, Vice President Joseph Boakai, in a landslide victory in results announced in Liberia on Wednesday morning.
“I am deeply grateful to my family, my friends, and my loyal supporters who contributed to our campaign during this extremely long election season,” Weah said on Twitter before the results were announced.
According to African News Agency, he won 12 out of 15 counties.
As Liberia’s first female head of state, 79-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, steps down. She leaves the impoverished West African country still reeling from the effects of previous wars and other challenges.
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Miracle! This 13-year-old boy opened his eyes a day before doctors were due to turn off his life support machine, Metro UK reports. Trento...
