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Umuahia Residents Decry Fuel Price Hike, Warn of Economic Fallout
In Umuahia, Abia State, the recent surge in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices has sparked significant concern among traders, transport operators, and artisans.
The removal of the fuel subsidy has exacerbated the situation, leading to widespread fears of severe economic repercussions.
During interviews with NAN on Thursday, several locals voiced their frustrations, highlighting how the price increase is straining their businesses and daily lives.
Many expressed that the hike would likely lead to business closures and further economic instability.
Chidubem Okoye, a local trader, reported a noticeable downturn in his business.
“The price increase has made life increasingly difficult for both traders and customers,” he said.
He noted that his supplier from the North had raised prices due to the higher cost of goods, which will force him to adjust his prices accordingly.
Anayo Udensi, a tricycle operator, is worried that the new fuel price could drive him out of business.
He explained that the cost of fuel, which has now risen to around N1,000 per litre, significantly impacts his daily earnings.
“With fuel consuming most of my daily income, there’s little left after settling the owner of the tricycle,” he lamented.
He also mentioned that reduced passenger numbers are forcing many to walk to save on transport costs.
Mrs Nkiruka Ejiofor, a hairstylist, shared that the increased cost of running her salon’s generator has made her business less profitable.
She revealed that customers are opting for cheaper services due to higher prices, impacting her earnings.
Andy, a generator repairer, described the fuel price hike as a severe blow to his business.
He noted that fewer people are using generators due to the high cost of fuel, leading to a significant drop in the number of repairs he handles.
“With the latest price increase, we’re facing even tougher times,” he said.
Civil servant Mrs Priscilla Onyemaechi added that workers are particularly hard-hit by the fuel price surge.
She pointed out that many employees are struggling to afford daily commutes due to rising transportation costs, especially since the minimum wage has not been adjusted to reflect current economic conditions.
The affected individuals are calling for an immediate reversal of the fuel price increase and urging President Bola Tinubu to implement policies to mitigate the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians.
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.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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