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IPMAN Adamawa/Taraba Pledges to Continue Strike as Petrol Reaches ₦2,000 per Litre
The Adamawa/Taraba chapter of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has vowed to persist with its strike despite petrol prices reaching ₦2,000 per litre.
The IPMAN Chairman, Alhaji Dahiru Buba, announced in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola that the strike by the Adamawa/Taraba chapter will persist due to continuous harassment and illegal tanker seizures by Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officers. He criticized customs officers for abandoning their border duties to target legitimate businesses, causing financial losses, artificial scarcity, and price hikes. The strike will continue until these activities cease.
The strike has led to high petrol prices, reduced vehicular movement, and increased transport fares, with commuters paying ₦700 instead of ₦300. Many fuel stations in Yola are closed, forcing motorists to buy from black markets. On June 10, NCS Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi urged cooperation to combat petrol smuggling, calling it economic sabotage.
Fashion
Nigerian Ex-Governor Sparks Debate with £2,125 Versace Outfit
The former governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike appeared in a £2,125 (N4.1m) Versace denim jacket and trousers, paired with blue shoes and a blue and white cap, accessorized with a traditional black walking stick. His calm demeanor while posing for @ijeomadaisy’s Instagram drew attention and sparked discussions on social media about his outfit’s appropriateness.
In Nigeria, where economic disparities are significant, such displays by public officials often provoke mixed reactions, from admiration to criticism. This incident underscores ongoing debates about the lifestyles and spending habits of Nigerian leaders, highlighting the need for public figures to consider public perception and expectations amid economic challenges.
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Wike Angry Over Politician’s Land Allocation Meant for Bus Terminal
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticized the allocation of land meant for a bus terminal in Abuja’s Central Business District, describing it as a significant departure from the Abuja Master Plan. During the inauguration of the Mabushi Bus Terminal Phase I, he disclosed that the designated land, crucial for a planned train track, had been given to another party.
Despite the controversy, Wike proceeded with the terminal’s inauguration at Mabushi, highlighting the difficulties in maintaining the integrity of Abuja’s Master Plan amidst conflicting interests and distortions. He stressed the importance of constructing terminals in strategic locations like Mabushi and Kugbo to improve commuter convenience and safety, underscoring the city’s need for enhanced infrastructure to achieve world-class status.
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12 Ajayi Crowther University Students Cleared of Murder Charges
Twelve out of the 25 students from Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, who were brought before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for alleged murder, were discharged on Monday. The students had been arraigned on June 5, facing charges of conspiracy, murder, and negligence.
Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi had earlier remanded the students in a correctional facility in Ibadan pending legal advice. Following the release of the legal advice, the magistrate discharged Kehinde Martins, Samuel Okorie, Mustapha Khalid, Yusuf Adeniran, Joseph Areoye, Iyanuoluwa Oyelakin, Obaloluwa Olalekan, Emmanuel Adejumobi, John Daudu, Moses Abiola, Hammad Tijani, and David Kolawole. The advice indicated no evidence linking these students to the alleged offences.
Femi Oladoye, a security guard at the university among the defendants charged with negligence, was granted bail at ₦250,000 with two sureties in like sum.
The case was adjourned till July 8 for further proceedings. Earlier, Prosecutor CSP Funke Fawole had stated that the defendants allegedly caused the death of 22-year-old Jefry Akro, a student, by beating him with planks and electrical wire on May 24 at the university.
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