Filling stations shut as queues persist In Lagos, Abuja and other neighbouring states over looming fuel scarcity EKO HOT BLOG reports that many filling stations witnessed long queues as others were shut on Monday, which led to motorists spending long hours in the few outlets that dispensed Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, in some … Read more
NNPC has reacted as fuel scarcity hit Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reacted to the ongoing scarcity of fuel in Abuja. Residents of Abuja are currently struggling to purchase fuel at different filling stations in the nation’s capital. Read Also: Court Stops ICPC From Freezing Bank Account Without … Read more
…the government has concluded plans to approach the National Assembly to amend the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government is proposing to extend the period for the implementation of the removal of fuel subsidy by 18 months. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, announced this on … Read more
NLC has suspended nationwide protest over fuel subsidy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its nationwide protest for Thursday and February 2. The NLC said it took the decision at its National Executive Council meeting on Tuesday morning. Read Also: BREAKING: Lagos Govt Suspends NURTW Operations Indefinitely Congress said the … Read more
The FG has given fresh update on petrol pump rice. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government at the weekend insisted that the current pump price would remain for now with the expected high rate of travel during the festive period. Presently, petrol sells at N162/163 per litre in most major petrol stations with … Read more
NNPC has spoken about the increment of petrol price in the country. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has ruled out any hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. It, however, admitted that there are pricing issues at some petrol depots in the country. An … Read more
Petrol price has been increased to N157 per litre. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), fondly known as petrol, has been increased by Private Depots from N148 per litre to N157 per litre across Nigeria. The latest development, this online news platform understands may lead to petrol shortage in the country. An … Read more
Many people have been feared dead as pipeline exploded in Rivers State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that scores of persons were reportedly killed after a petrol pipeline exploded in Rivers State. It was gathered that the incident occurred at Rumuekpe community in the Emohua Local Government Area of the state. Community sources disclosed that the incident which occurred on … Read more
Residents have been feared dead while vehicles were razed as an explosion rocked Rivers State on Tuesday. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than two people have been confirmed dead following a Petroleum tanker explosion in Omerelu in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was gathered that several buildings around the area … Read more
Customs operatives have intercept drugs, rice, others worth N1.2bn in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command in Lagos, have seized contraband consisting of hard drugs, foreign rice and petrol worth N1.2bn. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Western Marine Command, Deputy Controller, Enonche Ochiba, … Read more
Police operatives have arrested women supplying bandits petrol EKOHOTBLOG reports that a team of policemen, operating along Katsina-Jibia road have arrested a mother, her daughter, alongside another woman, for concealing petrol in their bag to take to bandits in the forest. The Spokesman, Katsina Police Command, SP. Isah Gambo, made this known while parading … Read more
Police operatives have arrested bandits petrol supplier. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old lady identified as Rashida Hussaini with six jerry cans loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), well known as petrol, concealed in her hijab. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Gambo Isah, the arrested … Read more
He further noted that emergency responders at the incident scene include LASEMA, Lagos State Fire Service.” EKOHOTBLOG reports that there was pandemonium around the Igando-Ikotun axis of Lagos State in the early hours of Friday as a large volume of petrol gushed out of vandalised pipeline onto the street. The incident occurred at Omoboriowo Street, … Read more
While responding to questions on the Dangote Refinery, the NNPC chief justified the Federal government’s equity share in the plant Nigeria will stop the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, when the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) comes into full effect, and when the Dangote Refinery kicks off operations. The Group Managing … Read more
President Buhari has made a new appointment. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a steering committee to oversee the implementation of the newly signed Petroleum Industry Act. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. The statement was … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has spoken on increasing petrol price to #380 per litre in the country. EKOHOTBLOG reports that barely three months after the Federal Government (FG) turned down the recommendation by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum for an increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, the FG again on Friday … Read more
The Federal Government has revealed when the price of fuel will be increased in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fuel subsidy in Nigeria will end when President Muhammadu Buhari signs the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, made the disclosure while speaking at the Nigeria/Organisation of … Read more
“Before plenary tomorrow, the leadership of the Senate has decided to invite NNPC GMD to come and brief us in a closed session.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has summoned the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari. This was disclosed by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, during … Read more
Petrol marketers have spoken about the directive to shut filling stations across the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has debunked a directive asking members to shut down their petrol stations nationwide. It was gathered that the shut-down directive which has since been … Read more
Policemen, on Monday morning, laid siege on some protesters kicking against the current hike in the pump price of petrol and the price of cement per bag in Edo State. The protesters were said to have been stopped by the policemen at the main gate/entrance of the king square roundabout close to the palace of … Read more