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Details Of Meeting Emerge As Council Of State Passes Vote Of Confidence On Tinubu

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The National Council of State has insisted that any change in government in Nigeria must follow constitutional procedures.

The council also passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu over his “achievements” in the last year since he assumed office.

The National Council of State reacting to the recent #EndBadGovernance Protests frowned upon the call by some sections of the protesters for the resignation of President Bola Tinubu.

Those who attended the meeting physically were former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, while former Heads of State, Generals Gowon Yakubu and Abdulsalami Abubakar joined the meeting virtually.

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State governors, some deputy governors, Ministers, former Chief Justices of the Federation, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the National Security Adviser were among those who attended the meeting.

Briefing State House Correspondents shortly after the meeting, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq of Kwara State, said the Council commended the President for policy decisions he has taken since assuming office.

He said at a separate executive meeting between the Governors and President Tinubu after the National Council of State meeting, the governors also passed a vote of confidence in the President.

The Council received a report from the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu on the security situation in the country and a preliminary report on the recent protests.

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The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, who joined the Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq to brief State House Correspondents after the council meeting said the protests was viewed as a disguised attempt at disrupting the activities of the current administration.

“The council thanked Nigerians at large for resisting any unconstitutional move to change government,” Alake said.

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SAD! Boat ferrying Over 200 Passengers Capsizes In Niger State, Claims Many Lives

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A boat ferrying over 200 passengers capsized early Friday morning along the Dambo-Ebuchi stretch of River Niger in Niger State, resulting in several fatalities.

Eyewitnesses reported that the vessel, owned by one Musa Dangana, was en route to the Katcha weekly market, transporting a mix of market women, farm laborers, and other passengers.

The boat overturned, throwing everyone on board into the river.

As of the latest updates, local rescue teams have recovered eight bodies, with ongoing search efforts aimed at finding the remaining missing individuals.

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This incident follows a similar tragedy just two months ago on October 1, when another boat capsized on the Muwo Gbajibo River in the Mokwa Local Government Area, also claiming numerous lives.

Reports suggest that none of the passengers were wearing life jackets, which may have contributed to the severity of the tragedy.

Authorities have yet to release an official statement, but investigations into the cause of the capsizing are expected to begin soon.

Rescue operations continue, and local authorities are urging increased safety measures to prevent future accidents on the river.

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SEE FULL LIST of Tinubu’s latest seven appointments

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President Tinubu has made seven new appointments.

President Bola Tinubu has appointed four individuals to join the Police Service Commission (PSC).

This Nigeria news platform understands that President Tinubu has now forwarded their names to the Senate for approval.

The nominees are Buba Ringim (rtd), a former Deputy Inspector General of Police; retired Justice Adamu Paul Galumje; Christine Ladi Dabup; and Abdulfatah Muhammed.

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The President’s request, communicated by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, seeks confirmation under Section 154(1) of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution.

In another separate request, the President nominated three individuals for the Governing Board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).

The nominees include Fatai Ibikunle, Kennedy Ikpeme, and Justice Ibrahim Buba. This request also aligns with the constitutional provisions outlined in Section 154(1) and the Third Schedule of Nigeria’s Constitution.

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Just in: NNPCL announces PH Refinery petrol price at N1,030 per litre

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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has confirmed that petrol from the PortHarcourt refinery will be sold at N1,030 per litre, as disclosed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

In a statement released on Thursday night, PETROAN’s spokesman, Joseph Obele, stated that the NNPCL officially communicated the pricing to the association.

However, in a statement on Thursday night, PETROAN mentioned that a portal for product booking has been opened and petrol is being sold at N1,030 per litre.

PETROAN spokesman, Joseph Obele said, “NNPC Retail Ltd has officially announced the PMS price at the Port Harcourt refinery as N1,030 per litre. It was also communicated to PETROAN that the product request portal was open for booking/request.”

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Obele further clarified that despite earlier claims of the refinery being non-functional, the plant is currently running at 70% of its capacity.

The refinery’s full capacity, which is 60,000 barrels per day, is expected to increase to 90% soon.

This news comes as part of NNPC’s ongoing efforts to revive its refineries, with plans for the new refinery, which has a capacity of 200,000 barrels per day, to begin production shortly.

Obele emphasized that both refineries, located in the Eleme area of Rivers State, are crucial for the country’s oil production, with PETROAN expressing interest in collaborating with all active refineries in Nigeria.

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Additionally, the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources recently visited the refinery, confirming its functionality and witnessing petroleum trucks being loaded.

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