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Oil marketers accuse NNPCL of massive fraud.
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has accused the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, of fraud.
The oil marketers urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop the alleged exploitation in the distribution of petroleum products.
The Secretary of IPMAN/NNPC PDO Forum, Folalu Ebenezer addressed reporters on Thursday during a protest in Apapa, Lagos,
Ebenezer expressed their support for fuel subsidy removal, urging the President to focus on alleged racketeering perpetrated by NNPCL officials.
He said IPMAN was required to pay ahead of product supplied by the NNPCL via Authority To Pay (ATP) for product loading at designated Private Deport (PDO).
Ebenezer lamented that months after the payments were made through the NNPCL portal, marketers were yet to get access to the product.
“Some of our members have tickets up to nine months before the fuel subsidy removal but have not been able to load products,” he said.
Ebenezer recalled there was an increment in January 2023, with marketers obligated to pay an additional N1,072,000 naira per ticket.
“Even after the payment, our members are yet to lift the products. There are over 4,500 tickets, including 500 Dynamic tickets yet to drop on the portal.
“NNPCL is now asking IPMAN members, who already have tickets for the products, to pay an additional N13,702,000 on each ticket”, he complained.
The scribe further accused the national oil firm of diverting the product its members paid for to private companies and personal tank farms.
1. President Bola Tinubu’s Directive Awaited as APC State Chapters Vie for Ministerial Appointments
State chapters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, eagerly anticipate President Bola Tinubu’s guidance on submitting lists of ministerial nominees to the party headquarters for further transmission to the Presidency. Prominent figures, including former governors, ex-ministers, and other party leaders, have already commenced their quest for ministerial positions.
2. National Economic Council Considers N702bn Cost of Living Allowance for Civil Servants
In an effort to alleviate the impact of the discontinuation of petroleum subsidy, the National Economic Council met in Abuja on Friday and discussed recommendations from the National Salaries Income and Wages Commission. These recommendations propose the allocation of N702 billion as a cost of living allowance to civil servants as part of intervention plans.
3. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Mulls Extension of Validity for Old Naira Notes
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Policy Advisory Council, headed by Senator Tokunbo Abiru, has released an Advisory Report suggesting the possibility of extending the validity of old naira notes. The report considers a December 2024 deadline for the usage of the existing currency.
4. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Appoints Eight Special Advisers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of eight Special Advisers. The announcement was made through a statement released by Abiodun Oladunjoye, the Director of Information at the State House.
5. Abdulrasheed Bawa Suspended as EFCC Chairman, Abdulkarim Chukkol Assumes Acting Chairman Role
Following the suspension of Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, by the Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu, Mr. Abdulkarim Chukkol has stepped in as the Acting Chairman of the Commission.
6. Nigeria Customs Service Destroys N12.8bn Worth of Illicit and Expired Drugs
In Lagos State, the Nigeria Customs Service destroyed 96 containers containing various illicit and expired drugs worth N12.8 billion. During the destruction process in the Epe area of the state, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs Adonye Dappa-Williams informed journalists that the goods were brought for disposal following a court order.
7. Senator Abdulaziz Yari Expresses Betrayal over 10th Assembly Leadership Election Result
Senator Abdulaziz Yari, a prominent contender for the position of Senate President in the 10th Assembly, has expressed his sense of betrayal regarding the outcome of the leadership election. During the inauguration of the 10th Assembly, Senator Godswill Akpabio emerged as Senate President, disappointing Senator Yari and others.
8. Veteran Nollywood Actor Don Brymo Uchegbu Passes Away
Don Brymo Uchegbu, a revered actor in Nollywood, has sadly passed away. The 56-year-old actor, originally from Anambra State, reportedly died peacefully in his sleep. His close colleague and friend, Mr. Mayor Ofoegbu, confirmed the news in a Facebook post on Friday morning.
9. Motion to Address “Japa Syndrome” Rejected by House of Representatives
The House of Representatives has rejected a motion aimed at tackling the issue of incessant emigration of Nigerian youths, especially professionals, to other countries, commonly referred to as the “Japa syndrome.” The motion titled “Need to Declare Emigration of Young Nigerians Abroad A.K.A. ‘Japa Syndrome’ a National Emergency” was sponsored by Philip Agbese, the representative of Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State.
However, the motion failed to garner support and was subsequently rejected by the House of Representatives. The rejection implies that the issue of youth emigration will not be declared a national emergency at this time. The reasons behind the rejection were not immediately available.
It remains to be seen whether alternative measures or discussions will take place to address the concerns surrounding the “Japa syndrome” and its impact on the country’s youth population.
10. President Bola Tinubu Meets Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
President Bola Tinubu held a meeting with Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the former Emir of Kano, at the State House in Abuja on Friday. The former Central Bank of Nigeria governor praised the president for his recent efforts towards economic recovery.
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