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Federal Government Promises Quick Resolution to Fuel Crisis
The federal government has offered a reassuring update to Nigerians regarding the ongoing fuel crisis, promising that the current difficulties will soon be resolved.
On Thursday, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), addressed the media following a significant meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima and Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
During the briefing at the State House, Lokpobiri conveyed the government’s commitment to addressing the fuel shortages and stabilizing the sector.
He assured the public that the challenges affecting fuel supply and pricing are being actively managed and that solutions are on the horizon.
The meeting, which included high-level discussions with Vice President Shettima and Kyari, was focused on implementing strategies to mitigate the current fuel crisis.
Lokpobiri emphasized that the administration is dedicated to ensuring that the fuel supply chain is restored to normalcy and that the issues affecting availability and pricing are swiftly resolved.
“Our government understands the hardships that Nigerians are facing due to the current fuel crisis,” Lokpobiri stated.
“We are working diligently to address these issues and are confident that the situation will improve shortly.”
He highlighted that the government’s efforts include enhancing the distribution network and addressing supply chain disruptions that have led to inconsistent fuel availability.
By working closely with key stakeholders, including the NNPCL, the administration aims to streamline operations and ensure that fuel reaches all regions effectively.
Lokpobiri’s statements come at a time when fuel shortages and rising prices have significantly impacted daily life and economic activities across the country.
The government’s assurance is intended to provide relief to Nigerians who have been grappling with the repercussions of the fuel crisis, including increased transportation costs and disruptions to businesses.
Vice President Shettima and Kyari also echoed Lokpobiri’s optimism, emphasizing the collaborative approach being taken to resolve the crisis.
They reiterated the commitment to ensuring that fuel becomes more accessible and affordable for all citizens.
As the federal government continues to work on resolving the fuel crisis, Nigerians are hopeful that the measures being put in place will lead to a more stable and predictable fuel supply, ultimately alleviating the challenges that have been affecting the nation.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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