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Fuel Scarcity Hits Ibadan, Pump Prices Soar to N1,200

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Long queues of commercial vehicles, private cars, motorcycles, and tricycles have resurfaced at many petrol stations in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.

This development is a direct result of the ongoing shortage of petroleum, commonly referred to as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), that has recently gripped the city.

Our correspondent, who monitored the situation, noted that residents of Ibadan have been facing this fuel scarcity since the previous week.

However, the crisis took a turn for the worse on Monday when several fuel stations shut their gates, further aggravating the situation.

The scarcity has affected several key areas in the city, including Sango, Ijokodo, Apete, Awotan, and Bodija.

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Other affected locations include Agodi Gate, Total Garden, Yemetu, and the UI-Secretariat Road. While a few petrol stations remained open in these areas, they had significantly increased their pump prices.

Petrol stations owned by independent marketers are now selling PMS at prices ranging between N950 and N1,200 per liter, depending on the location.

However, stations operated by major marketers, such as those affiliated with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), are selling the product at a much lower price of N580 per liter. Additionally, stations operated by BOVAS have raised their prices from N650 to N670 per liter.

The impact of the fuel shortage has been felt across the city, with some commuters left stranded due to the scarcity of public transportation options.

The scarcity has led to disruptions in daily commuting, as many bus drivers and commercial transport operators struggled to obtain fuel to run their vehicles.

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This situation has created further inconvenience for residents trying to navigate the already congested city.

One civil servant, Mr. Adekunle, expressed his frustration with the situation.

“It’s deeply troubling,” he said. “We are now forced to buy fuel at outrageous prices, ranging from N960 to N1,200 depending on the area. This is beyond frustrating; we are tired of this mess.”

The ongoing fuel crisis has not only resulted in long queues but has also caused an economic strain on commuters and transport operators alike.

The unpredictability of fuel prices has left many Ibadan residents worried about how long the situation will persist and the broader implications it may have on their daily lives.

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US President Trump Expresses Gratitude to Cabinet, Pledges Support for DOGE

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United Stated President, Donald Trump reveals his intention of keeping Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, services.

The president revealed his intention during a recent meeting at the White House with his cabinet. Donald trump expressed gratitude and desire to keep working with the team during the meeting.

“Your people are fantastic, hopefully, they’ll stay around for the long haul. We’ll like to keep as many as we can. They ‘re great, smart, sharp, finding things that nobody thought of, and very computer savvy.”


 

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Peter Obi Calls for Release of 15-Year-Old Yusuf Alabi After His Unlawful Detention

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There is growing outrage over the case of 15-year-old Yusuf Alabi, a supporter of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who has been held at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre since January this year.

Alabi gained national attention in 2023 after a viral photo showed him standing in front of Obi’s convoy during a rally in Lagos. The image became a symbol of hope for Nigerian youth, with many supporters rallying behind him.

Peter Obi, shocked by the boy’s detention, expressed his concern on social media, urging authorities to respect the rule of law. He also revealed that he had contacted lawyer Inibehe Effiong, who has been working hard to secure Alabi’s release.

Obi called on the police and government officials to operate within the law, warning against using citizens, particularly the youth, as political tools.

Effiong visited the facility where Alabi is being held and shared his findings on Facebook. After interviewing Alabi, the lawyer explained that the boy was abducted by local “area boys” in January while returning from work.

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The area boys had been threatening him for not sharing the money he received after the viral photo with Obi. Effiong revealed that after the abduction, Alabi was taken to Amukoko Police Station, where he was falsely charged with armed robbery alongside four strangers.

Effiong found the charges suspicious, noting that Alabi had been wrongly accused of robbing two victims of N579,000 in cash and phones. After his investigation, Effiong concluded that Alabi is another victim of Nigeria’s flawed criminal justice system.

Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju also reacted, mentioning how such injustices are part of the daily struggles faced by the country’s poor and helpless citizens.


 

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Sowore Says He Will Not Join Atiku and Peter Obi’s Coalition

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Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the Take-it-Back Movement, has made it clear he wants nothing to do with the proposed alliance between former presidential hopefuls Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party.

Speaking on Arise TV’s Politics Today, Sowore said he has no plans to align with the Social Democratic Party or any coalition that includes the usual political faces. He stressed that his focus remains on building a movement with ordinary Nigerians, not recycling failed alliances.

“I’m not joining any coalition,” he said. “The kind of coalition they formed in 2013 and 2015 gave us the APC, and now they want to repeat the same play in 2025. That’s not the path to real change.”

Sowore argued that partnering with the same political actors responsible for Nigeria’s problems would only harm the people further.

“The coalition we need is one made up of the oppressed. I will never join a group made up of those who helped destroy the country. I’m not interested in the SDP or in political games that toy with the future of Nigerians.”

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Meanwhile, Atiku, Obi, and former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai have started talks aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Atiku spoke about the plan during a press conference hosted by a group of concerned political leaders and stakeholders.

He cautioned the current government against placing personal power above national interest, warning that ignoring the principles of democracy and federalism could push Nigeria into a dangerous political crisis.


 

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