All Posts in "Day: April 25, 2024"

NNPC Blames Logistic Issues For Fuel Shortage

Mohammed Shosanya

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd),has explained that the tightness in the supply of Premium Motor Spirit currently being experienced in some areas across the country is as a result of logistics issues.

Olufemi Soneye,Chief Corporate Communications Officer,NNPC Ltd,who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday,said the issues been resolved.

He reiterated that the prices of petroleum products are not changing.

He implored Nigerians to avoid panic buying as there is a sufficiency of products in the country.

admin by — April 25, 2024 in Oil&Gas 0
Sack: Onifiditi Appeals Court Verdict

Mohammed Shosanya

The Onifiditi of Fiditi, Oba Sakirudeen Oyelere has appealed the ruling of an Oyo State High Court that nullified his appointment as the Onifiditi of Fiditi.

Justice K. B. Olawoyin had set aside the appointment while ruling over a suit, marked IHOY/59/2013, filed by two applicants, Prince Samuel Ogunkunle and Bayo Oyewale against the traditional ruler and seven others.

The others respondents in the suit are :Prince Ademola Akande, Prince Depo Oguntoyin, Prince Kunle Oniyitan, the Oyo State governor, Commissioner for Justice, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters and Chief Adebola.

Justice Olawoyin granted an order of mandatory injunction setting aside the selection, appointment and presentation of staff of office to Oba Sakirudeen as the Onifiditi by the Oyo State Governor on Oct.18,2021.

The judge also granted an order restraining the defendants and their agents from taking any further actions, steps or proceedings towards or in pursuance of filling of the vacant stool of Onifiditi of Fiditi pending the determination of this suit.

Justice Olawoyin also awarded a cost of N200,000 in favour of the applicants against the defendants and adjourned the suit to May 22.

But,in the notice of appeal filed at the Court of Appeal Ibadan Division by Onifiditi’s, Counsel, Mr Femi Alamu and obtained by newsmen, said the lower court erred by setting aside the selection and appointment of Oba Sakirudeen as Onifiditi of Fiditi.

The counsel said that the judge failed to consider that the governor has powers to upgrade and jettison the baaleship which had been in contention among the people of the town and create new kingship title which has now put an end to the problem in Fiditi town.

The counsel in the notice of appeal urged the court to set aside the ruling of the lower court which nullified the selection and appointment of Oba Sakirudeen as the Onifiditi of Fiditi.

admin by — April 25, 2024 in Law/Human Rights 0
Accident:FG Suspends Dana Air Operations

Mohammed Shosanya
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation,has directed the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has been directed by

The development was sequel to the incident involving a Dana Air plane at Lagos airport on April 23, which veered off the Lagos airport runway.

In a letter to the NCAA director general dated April 24, signed by Emmanuel Meribole, permanent secretary, ministry of aviation, and seen by TheCable, the ministry said Keyamo’s attention has been drawn to the “serious concerns” that followed the incident.

The Ministry said the incident has raised concerns regarding both the safety and financial viability of Dana Air operations.

“In light of these incidents and with the paramount priority being the safety and well-being of our citizens and travelers, the Honourable Minister has directed that you immediately initiate the suspension of Dana Airline’s fleet until a comprehensive audit can be conducted. This audit should encompass all aspects of safety protocols, maintenance procedures, and financial health to ensure full compliance with our aviation regulations,” the ministry said.

It added:“The recent incidents have underscored the urgency of this matter, and it is imperative that swift and decisive action be taken to safeguard the interests of all stakeholders involved. I trust in your expertise and diligence in carrying out this audit thoroughly and expeditiously.”

admin by — April 25, 2024 in Aviation 0
How To Fast-track N’Delta Development-Ekpo

Mercy Salawu

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has called on Governors and Ministers from the Niger Delta region, as well as government agencies, International Oil Companies (IOCs), development partners and other critical stakeholders to join hands with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in fast-tracking the development of the region.

He made the call in a speech delivered at the 6th Meeting of the National Council on Niger Delta (NCND), with the theme: “Stimulating Strategies for Economic Growth and Development in the Niger Delta Region” held yesterday at Unity Hall, Government House Complex, Asaba, Delta State.

A statement by Ekpo’s spokesman, Louis Ibah, quoted him as lauding the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for projects executed so far to boost infrastructure and human capital development in the region.

Ekpo,however,said working unilaterally without inputs from other critical stakeholders had its limitations for the NDDC in the formulation of policies and projects for the region.

Said Ekpo: “The Niger Delta region has what it takes to develop this country and the region, but we have to be formidable in whatsoever we are doing. The NDDC is just a smalll entity that is crafted for the Niger Delta region, all of us should bring in inputs into whatsoever they are doing, we should come in and contribute, we should come in and say this is what we want. So, I call on stakeholders in the region to come down and sit with the NDDC and marshal out what needs to be done to move this region and our nation forward.”

According to the gas minister, “when the NDDC acts on its own, they will only do what they believe they should do, and to the level that they think they should do it, but when we come together with them, we can fashion out something more important and sustainable for the region.”

admin by — April 25, 2024 in News 0