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Coalition Calls for Oil Sector Corruption Probe Amid Price Hike
The Coalition for Energy Reforms and Good Governance Advocacy has urged the Federal Government to investigate alleged corruption in the oil sector.
This call came during a press conference in Abuja on Friday, following the recent increase in petrol prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The coalition’s convener, Yakubu Dauda, criticized NNPCL’s leadership under Mele Kyari for failing to fulfill promises to improve the petroleum sector, particularly in reviving local refineries.
Dauda emphasized the need for a thorough audit of NNPCL’s operations, particularly concerning corruption allegations and unjustified price hikes for petrol. He called for accountability for those responsible for inflating fuel prices and undermining local refineries, regardless of their status. Additionally, he urged the government to invest in local refineries and reduce reliance on imported fuel, asserting that Nigeria has the resources and expertise to become a net exporter of petroleum products if it can eliminate corruption in the industry.
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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