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BREAKING: IPMAN Raises Alarm Over Worsening Fuel Scarcity In Nigeria

By Mario Deepromoter
IPMAN has raised alarm over worsening fuel scarcity in Nigeria.
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (IPMAN) has lamented the current Petrol scarcity experienced across the country.
The Publicity Secretary of IPMAN, Ukadike Chinedu, said the private marketers, like citizens, are suffering as a result of the current petrol scarcity.
Ukadike said IPMAN worried that despite the good conditions of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is yet to start refining crude oil to address the re-occurring fuel scarcity.
In an interview with Arise TV on Monday, Ukadike said marketers demand that President Bola Tinubu implements its president’s advice on the refineries.
He said only if the refineries start working would petrol scarcity be addressed in the country.
He said, “I know there was a broadcast or a news brief that the president of IPMAN, Abubakar Maigandi, you know, opined that President Bola Tinubu should declare a state of emergency in our refineries and give the refineries MDs and those in charge of that refinery 30 days ultimate to ensure that production should start.
“That is the only panacea to this lingering or epileptic scarcity in Nigeria. If our refinery is working at the optimal level, the four refineries are working at the optimal level, dates of these refineries have been shifted.
“I don’t know whether it’s political, I don’t know whether it’s logistics, I don’t know whether it’s technical, but I have visited the refinery myself.
“A lot of job has been done. They have done a very wonderful job. The refinery is almost like a brand-new refinery.”
Ukadike said IPMAN was aware that the Federal Government supplied 1 million barrels of crude oil to the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries to ensure production starts.
He explained that the current scarcity of petrol supply to marketers is costing the marketers up to ₦50 million to buy petrol.
“And I was wondering what is holding and I heard that the federal government has also supplied 1 million barrels of crude oil to PortHarcourt refinery.
“And if actually these things are all going on and the refineries are about to kick start, I also believe that the president should drastically, since the minister has gone to that place, the president should make a move to that refinery and see what is holding the refinery.
The Warri refinery I heard is complete, the contractors have handed it over to NNPC. What is holding it? The country is suffering. We the businessmen, we the independent marketers are suffering.
“We cannot put huge investment in the filling stations and at the end of the day we can’t see product to sell.
“Our business, primary business is to sell fuel to commuters, store fuel to individuals, a kind of provide services. Now we cannot even pay salaries.
“The huge amount of money used in buying petroleum product is so huge that sometimes most of us are suffering from high blood pressure because we cannot be able to make up money to buy product to buy at ₦8 million. Now we are buying at the cost of ₦40 million to ₦50 million,” Ukadike added.
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Breaking: Three Serving PDP HoR Member Defect to APC

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Again, three members of the House of Representatives from Katsina State officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) during plenary at the National Assembly today.
The defection was formally announced during plenary and has immediately altered the political composition of Katsina’s representation in the House.
Lawmakers who Defected: Hon. Salisu Yusuf Majigiri – Representing Mashi/Dutsi Federal Constituency Hon. Aliyu Iliyasu Ruma – Representing Batsari/Safana/Danmusa Federal Constituency Hon. Abdullahi Balarabe Dabai – Representing Bakori/Danja Federal Constituency
Defection Confirmed in House Plenary The Speaker of the House of Representatives formally acknowledged the defection letters submitted by the lawmakers. The legislators cited internal crises within the PDP in their respective constituencies and the inability of the party to uphold democratic principles as key reasons for their decision. Hon. Salisu Majigiri, a former chairman of the PDP in Katsina State, was considered one of the strongest opposition figures in the region. His move to the APC is seen as a major win for the ruling party, particularly ahead of future political calculations in the North-West.
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Fed govt urged to constitute new governing council for UniAbuja

By Francesca Hangeior
Some academics and alumni have called for the urgent constitution of a new governing council for the University of Abuja.
They also asked the federal government to extend the tenure of the acting vice-chancellor of the University, Patricia Lar who has three months left in her appointment.
Although her mandate is for six months, they want it extended to allow for the completion of ongoing reforms.
The academics said this would enable her to continue the ‘rescue mission’ gains the university is experiencing under her leadership.
They said this in a joint statement signed by Godwin Okaneme of the department of philosophy, Iheanyichukwu Ukpabi of the department of policy and strategic studies, Abuja Leadership Centre, and Umoru Abdulrasheed Oseni of the faculty of education at the university.
The academics described her emergence as a “rescue mission” following the removal of Aisha Maikudi, the former VC, on February 6.
The statement said: “The University does not yet have a full-fledged Governing Council. We appeal to the Federal Government to expedite action on the appointment of a Governing Council for the University to enable the institution run effectively and efficiently without encumbrances.
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BREAKING: Court Quashes MultiChoice Request To Uphold ‘GOtv, DStv Price Increases’ In Nigeria

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Federal High Court in Abuja has quashed a suit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, challenging the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) intervention in its recent subscription price hike.
Delivering judgement on Thursday, Justice James Omotoso ruled that the suit constituted an abuse of court process as similar proceedings were already pending elsewhere.
He stressed that the plaintiff should have pursued its arguments in that court, rendering the current filing procedurally inappropriate.
Justice Omotoso noted that while the FCCPC has investigative powers under its establishing Act, it lacks the authority to fix or suspend prices unless specifically delegated by the President through a gazetted instrument. No such delegation was presented to the court.
“The power to fix prices is exclusively that of the President. Any decision taken without such delegation is a nullity,” he stated.
He added that Nigeria operates a free market system, and service providers like MultiChoice retain the right to set their prices, with consumers free to accept or reject them.
The judge further ruled that FCCPC’s actions, including directing MultiChoice to suspend its price increase, breached the company’s right to fair hearing and appeared selectively targeted.
He dismissed the FCCPC’s claim that MultiChoice held a dominant market position, calling the argument untenable.
The use of services like those provided by the plaintiff is discretionary and not essential. Nigeria can do without it,” he added.
He warned that attempts to fix prices by regulatory bodies could scare off investors and harm the economy.
The court held that while the FCCPC may investigate market practices, it cannot impose price controls without proper legal backing.
MultiChoice had increased subscription rates by up to 25% on March 1, 2025, citing inflation and operational cost pressures.
The FCCPC opposed the move and threatened to sanction the firm.
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