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How Fuel Price Hike Is Driving Kano Residents To Extreme Measures

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Following a sharp rise in fuel prices, residents in Kano are taking drastic measures to manage the increased costs.

Many have opted to leave their cars at home, choosing instead to use commercial tricycles or walk longer distances while others are turning to black market sellers for fuel.

On Wednesday, an inspection of various locations in the Kano metropolitan area revealed that major filling stations, including the NNPC Ltd, A.A. Rano, Total, and Aliko, were out of fuel.

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This shortage has led to notably reduced traffic on major roads, highlighting the extent of the impact on local transportation.

Paul, a resident of Jaba in Unity Estate, shared that he opted for a commercial tricycle to get to work due to the difficulties in obtaining fuel.

He noted that prior to the price hike, he spent around N20,000 weekly on fuel, an expense he now finds unsustainable.

He said “Even yesterday (Tuesday) that the PMS price rose to about N950 in some filling stations, there was still queues. I can’t go and waste my time queuing and going late to work and overburdening myself.

“Besides, with N1,000, I can join keke to and fro to work, after all, I have school fees of four children to pay as school is resuming.”

Expressing concern over the lack of available fuel despite the price hike, Mr. Paul urged the government to address the difficulties faced by ordinary citizens who are struggling to support their families amid economic hardships.

He warned that the increase in pump prices will likely exacerbate inflation and drive up food costs.

Another resident from Gama, Tukur Abdullahi, reported purchasing a litre of fuel from a ‘black market’ filling station in his area at N1,112 to fuel his motorcycle for work.

Abdullahi mentioned that he parked his car to cut expenses, explaining that his job requires frequent movement, making his motorcycle a more cost-effective option in the face of rising fuel prices.

Similarly, Bilkisu Nasidi, a resident of Zoo Road, expressed frustration over the situation, noting that she has turned to using tricycles and, on occasion, walking longer distances for exercise.

She mentioned that once school resumes, she will have no choice but to use her car for commuting and transporting her children, as finding a tricycle in the morning is often challenging.

Nasidi called on the federal government to intervene to alleviate the burden on the public.

On Tuesday, following NNPCL’s price increase of PMS from N617 to N897, most filling stations began selling fuel between N904 and N950.

However, by Wednesday, many of these stations had ceased dispensing fuel, forcing residents and motorists to rely on black market sellers who were charging between N1,020 and N1,500 per litre.

 

 

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Showunmi Urges South-East to Judge Tinubu by Projects, Not Propaganda

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Otunba Segun Showunmi, a member of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) for 2027, has urged the South-East to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration based on verifiable projects and measurable results rather than political propaganda.

Showunmi made the call in a statement posted on X on Saturday, urging Nigerians to evaluate the government’s performance based on infrastructure delivery, funds committed to projects and their impact on communities.

He said federal infrastructure initiatives targeting the South-East under Tinubu’s administration deserved serious scrutiny and factual assessment, adding that unfulfilled promises should continue to be pursued until the expected results were delivered.

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“Our message is clear: We will not trade facts for propaganda, nor accountability for political loyalty!” he said.

The political figure challenged critics of the administration to provide evidence to support their claims, while urging those defending the government to present the projects and demonstrate their impact.

He also called on government officials to publish relevant figures, disclose project timelines and provide measurable results, insisting that no public official should be exempt from scrutiny.

According to Showunmi, the South-East deserves infrastructure that supports economic growth, including roads that connect markets, investments that create jobs and policies that expand economic opportunities.

He maintained that political representation must translate into tangible benefits for citizens, stressing that public office should deliver value to the people.

As part of his call to action, Showunmi urged Nigerians to scrutinise government records, challenge misinformation with evidence and demand the completion of outstanding projects.

He further called for public commitments to be matched by measurable delivery, arguing that leadership should be assessed by facts and results rather than political rhetoric.

Ending his statement with the slogan, “Asiwaju is a goal,” Showunmi called for accountability and greater inclusion of the South-East in Nigeria’s development.

Showunmi is associated with The Alternative and is a member of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections.

 

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Lagos: LASTMA Announces Traffic Restrictions Along Route to Toll Gate

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Saturday announced a temporary road closure near Apostolic Church, inward Toll Gate, to allow engineers to install a beam on a height-restriction structure.

The agency said the installation was aimed at preventing high-rise trailers from accessing the newly constructed pedestrian bridge.

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“Currently, one lane has been occupied to facilitate the ongoing construction work, while the remaining two lanes are available to motorists,” LASTMA stated.

The agency advised road users to approach the affected corridor with caution and follow the directions of its personnel deployed to the area.

“Road users are advised to approach the affected corridor with caution and follow the directions of our personnel who are on ground to ensure the smooth flow of vehicular movement,” the statement added.

LASTMA also urged motorists to remain patient while the installation work continued.

“Motorists are encouraged to exercise patience while the installation work is in progress,” the agency stated.

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‘Oseni Rufai Helped Me, Not NiDCOM’ — Ekene Chukwuma on Return to Nigeria

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Nigerian national Ekene Chukwuma has said he returned to Nigeria with assistance linked to Oseni Rufai rather than the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), while renewing allegations against the commission’s chairperson, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, over his travel documents.

Chukwuma made the remarks in an interview in which he explained how he returned to Nigeria after spending months at a deportation camp in India.

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“My name is Kenneth Chukwu, from Enugu State,” he said, introducing himself before explaining how he returned to the country.

“I came back here with the assist of Osini Roufai, a good friend of him,” he said.

Chukwuma denied that NiDCOM facilitated his return, alleging that the commission had published false information about his case.

“NiDCOM made a lots of false, uh, news acquisition against me, which is still in Abike Dabiri handle in Twitter,” he said.

He also accused Dabiri-Erewa of sharing his expired international passport and a travel certificate he claimed was issued six months after he entered the detention camp.

“He also, she also posted my international passport that expired. He also, she also posted my TC that issued after 6 months,” he said.

His comments renew questions surrounding the handling of his case and the circumstances under which he obtained the documents needed to return to Nigeria.

Chukwuma’s detention in India previously sparked a public disagreement between ARISE News presenter Oseni Rufai and Dabiri-Erewa over NiDCOM’s response to reports of his situation.

Oseni raised concerns about Chukwuma’s detention and the commission’s handling of the case, while Dabiri-Erewa defended NiDCOM’s position and explained the process for submitting information to the commission.

NiDCOM subsequently issued its account of Chukwuma’s detention, stating that he had been arrested in India over a visa overstay and addressing the circumstances surrounding his travel documents.

The differing accounts prompted public debate about the commission’s response to Nigerians facing immigration difficulties abroad.

 

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