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Fuel scarcity’ll last for 2 more weeks — IPMAN

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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, said yesterday that the petrol scarcity currently spreading to more states across the country will take at least two weeks to normalise. This is even as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NPCL insisted yesterday that it has adequate stock of the product.

However, the Public Relations Officer of IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike, said the product is not available in the country. He said it has become a bit of a challenge to source the product because most refineries in Europe are undergoing turnaround maintenance.
‘Importation bottlenecks behind scarcity’

Ukadike also blamed the acute shortage in supply on importation bottlenecks and the slow pace of marketers’ licence renewal by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA. He disclosed that only 1,050 marketers out of 15,000 have had their licences renewed by NMDPRA.
He said: “The situation is that there is no product. Once there is a lack of supply or inadequate supply, what you will see is scarcity and queues will emerge at filling stations.

“On the part of NNPCL, which is the sole supplier of petroleum products in Nigeria, they have attributed the challenge to logistics and vessel problems.
“Once there is a breach in the international supply chain, it will have an impact on domestic supply because we depend on imports. I also have it on good authority that most of the refineries in Europe are undergoing turnaround maintenance, so sourcing petroleum products has become a bit difficult.
“NNPC Group CEO has assured us that there will be improvement in the supply chain because their vessels are arriving. Once that is done, normalcy will return. This is because once the 30-day supply sufficiency is disrupted, it takes two to three months to restore it. “We expect that by next week or so, NNPC should be able to restore supply and with another week, normalcy should return”.

SOURCE: Vanguard

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Breaking: APC senator Ifeanyi Ubah dies in London

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Nigerian Senator from Anambra South, and an All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead, Ekwutosblog  Reports.

Ubah died in a hotel in London, the United Kingdom. He had left for London two days ago.

Reports said he died after a brief illness,Ekwutosblog gathered

His death was also confirmed on a group chat of senators who had started to pour in tributes.

Just days ago, his campaign council donated a total of N71 million to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, bolstering the party’s presence and strength in the region.

The donation, which includes N50 million from Senator Ubah himself, was part of his pledge to support the party and enhance its effectiveness in the state.

The senate has yet to comment on the incident at the time of filling this report.

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EBONYI STATE GOVERNOR NWIFURU MOURNS THE PASSING OF IWUANYANWU AT 82

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The Governor of Ebonyi, Rt Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has expressed shock over the death of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu —President General, Ohaneze Ndigbo World.

Governor Nwifuru who is saddened by the death of the Igbo leader, described late Iwuanyanwu as a visionary leader who lived for his people.

The Governor said “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Engr Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu —the President general of Ohaneze Ndigbo World wide and a renowned elder statesman”.

“His demise is a monumental loss to the entire Igbo race and our nation Nigeria.

“He was a visionary leader, a champion of unity, and a tireless advocate for the welfare of his people.
“His wisdom, counsel, and contributions to the Igbo cause will be greatly missed.
“As an elder statesman, he played a significant role in shaping the Igbo history and promoting peaceful coexistence among our diverse ethnic groups.
“His legacy will continue to inspire and fuel the Igbo cause.

“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, Imo State— the Igbo community, and all those who mourn his passing”.

Dr. Monday Uzor
Chief Press to the Governor of Ebonyi State
July 25, 2024

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Explosion Rocks Livestock Market In Yobe State.

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A suspected improvised explosive device (IED) detonated at the bustling Buni Yadi market in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State on Friday, leaving one girl injured.

According to eyewitnesses, the explosion occurred at approximately 12:30 PM, causing panic and chaos in the area.

Captain Muhammad Shehu, spokesman for the Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, confirmed the incident and reported that a second IED was discovered and safely detonated by the Army.

The sole victim, a girl, is currently receiving medical treatment at a local health facility in Buni Yadi. Authorities have stressed that the incident was a planted IED and not a suicide bombing.

Buni Yadi, located 54 kilometers from the state capital Damaturu, has been a target of Boko Haram insurgents in the past.

The area has witnessed significant security operations aimed at curbing the activities of the insurgent group.

The incident is currently under investigation, and further details will be provided as more information becomes available.

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