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Reps Launch Probe into Petrol User Charge for Road Maintenance
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By Gloria Ikibah
“The establishment of this Committee is not only timely but also necessary. Over the years, the National Assembly has taken several legislative measures to ensure compliance with the statutory provisions governing this charge. Unfortunately, all such efforts have been met with persistent non-compliance,” Waive stated.
He expressed displeasure over the poor state of road infrastructure despite the existence of the user charge, which was designed to provide sustainable funding for road maintenance, and assured thay the committee would ensure full accountability for the funds.
“This investigation is not a witch-hunt but a constitutional responsibility bestowed upon the House of Representatives. Section 88 of the 1999 Constitution empowers us to conduct investigations into public funds and expose any corruption, inefficiency, or waste,” he added.
As part of the probe, the committee will engage relevant government agencies, independent auditors, civil society organizations, and industry experts to ensure full disclosure and accountability.
Where necessary, legislative and administrative recommendations will be made to address any identified anomalies.
Rep. Waive reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to carrying out its assignment with diligence and in the best interest of Nigerians. He also thanked the Speaker of the House for his support in establishing the committee.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, who was represented by the House Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere, highlighted the concerns of the House over the persistent non-compliance with the statutory remittance of the charge, which has negatively impacted road maintenance efforts in the country.
He noted that the committee was set up following a motion adopted on March 19, which exposed government agencies’ failure to enforce and remit the funds as required by law.
“Section 14(1)(h) of the FERMA Amendment Act 2007 stipulates that 5% of the pump price of petrol and diesel should be allocated to FERMA and State Maintenance Agencies in the proportion of 40% and 60%, respectively. However, despite repeated oversight efforts by the National Assembly, compliance has remained elusive,” he stated.
The Speaker emphasised that the investigation would focus on determining the extent of the violation, identifying those responsible, and quantifying the amount of unremitted funds since the law came into effect.
He urged the committee to conduct a thorough and fair inquiry, free of bias or political undertones.
“This investigative hearing should make strong recommendations on how to prevent further violations and streamline the remittance process to ensure that funds are accessible to the appropriate government agencies,” Tajudeen added.
He assured the committee of the full support of the House leadership as they carry out their assignment and expressed confidence in their ability to deliver a comprehensive report that would inform further legislative actions.
Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed why he ended his affairs with his ex-girlfriend, claiming that she was “quite manipulative”.
In an interview with YouTuber Korty EO, Rema said the relationship was “beautiful” but not always peaceful.
The singer lamented that sometimes when he returns home hoping to rest from the pressure of the outside world, his then girlfriend often greeted him with chaos.
He said he eventually walked away when he could no longer tolerate her excesses.
“My romantic relationship was beautiful but a little quite manipulative. So much pressure. Knowing the world puts so much pressure on me but coming back home is where you want to feel relieved but when you come back home and you are getting more pressure, it’s a different story. For now, I’m done,” he said.
Barlastone brought the Matero Local Court, Zambia gallery to laughter after he revealed that he married a Lusaka seller who charged him K50 per round during their matrimonial games.
Aubrey told the court that the behaviour of his wife, Stella Tembo, a 25-year-old Easterner was undiplomatic due to her unacceptable demands and conditions every time he wanted to be intimate with her.
According to Zambia Observer, he said the two got married in 2009 and that his wife had continually made his life miserable for the past 17 years that he got to a point that he resorted to never have s3x her again.
He lamented that when he finally gave up on paying for what rightfully and lawfully belonged to him, Stella started covering her entire body with clothes while in bed.
“I have never had peace. Despite paying lobola, I was still paying to have sex with her.
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“I also found out that she was using charms on me, such that I could not say no to her even though I was paying,” he said.
In her defense, Stella swore that she had been a good wife to Aubrey and that he was free to express his desires on her in whatever style he wished.
She said she only started charging him after he married another woman elsewhere and rented a house for her.
“He even moved out of our home, saying he had gone to the mountain to pray.
“For five months, my husband was nowhere to be found.
“I later discovered that he had married elsewhere and was renting another house,” she said.
The wife also accused her husband of using charms on her, which left her like the woman with the issue of blood in the Bible, who was isolated from the society for 12 years.
“He cut a piece from my green chitenge and took it to a witchdoctor, and I have never stopped bleeding since then,” she alleged.
The magistrate, Harriet Mulenga granted the couple divorce and ordered the husband to pay the wife K17,000 for adultery.
Mulenga also ordered Aubrey to pay K1,000 monthly child maintenance, while household goods were to be shared equally between the two parties.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Ex-Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, on Saturday collected the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Certificate of Return on behalf of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan during the party’s National Convention in Abuja.
The certificate was handed over by the PDP Interim National Working Committee led by Kabiru Turaki, SAN. The presentation has renewed focus on the party’s preparations for the 2027 presidential election.
The event was held at the convention venue in Area 10, Garki, with party leaders, delegates, former ministers, state officials, and supporters in attendance.
Gana received the certificate on Jonathan’s behalf before the crowd. The moment quickly became a major talking point and put the former president back at the centre of political discussions as the PDP debates strategy and possible candidates for 2027.
Speaking to supporters and journalists after receiving it, Gana drew significant attention from attendees and political observers tracking developments in the opposition party.
The development comes as PDP continues internal discussions on leadership structure and future direction. Many members believe decisions in the coming months will shape the party’s chances in the 2027 presidential race.
Political watchers are closely following events in the PDP as it works to strengthen its position ahead of the next election cycle.
More details are expected as the convention proceeds.
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