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Oil marketers have warned Nigerians to prepare to buy petrol for as much as N700/litre in the coming days. This development follows the sudden petrol hike from N540 to N617 per litre on Tuesday by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. The NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, on Tuesday, attributed the recent rise in petrol pump price from N540 to N617 per litre to market forces. Kyari offered this explanation Tuesday following a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Aso Villa. Against this backdrop, oil marketers have forecasted that petrol might sell as high as N700/litre once fresh products being imported by independent firms start arriving in Nigeria, Naija News gathered. According to the National Controller, Operations, Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria, Mike Osatuyi, Lagos residents should prepare to buy petrol for as high as N600/N620/litre. At the same time, those living up North could pay as high as N700/litre. Osatuyi told ...

  Today marks a momentous occasion as Peter Gregory Obi, the highly esteemed former Governor of Anambra State and former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, is joyfully celebrating his 62nd birthday. The significant event is being commemorated with a special gathering of family, friends, and well-wishers at a prestigious venue in [City]. As a seasoned politician and a respected figure in Nigerian politics, Mr. Obi's contributions extend beyond the boundaries of Anambra State.he contested as the presidential candidate for the Labour Party, presenting a vision of inclusive governance, economic growth, and social development for the nation. During his tenure as Governor, Peter Gregory Obi focused on key sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of Anambra residents. His prudence in financial management earned him accolades and recognition both nationally and internationally. Today's birthday celebration has brought tog...

Women’s hurdles world record-holder, Tobi Amusan, on Wednesday said she has been charged with an alleged anti-doping rule violation, casting doubt on her participation in next month’s world championships. “Today the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has charged me with an alleged rule violation for having 3 missed tests in 12 months,” she said in a post on Instagram. The Nigerian athlete set the current world record for the women’s 100m hurdles of 12.12 seconds at last year’s World Athletics Championships. Amusan, 26, vowed to resolve the charges against her before this year’s competition, set to be held next month in Budapest. “I intend to fight this charge and will have my case decided by a tribunal of 3 arbitrators before the start of next month’s World Championships,” she said. “I am a CLEAN ATHLETE, and I am regularly; (maybe more than the usual) tested by the AIU – I was tested within days of my third ‘missed test.’ I have FAITH that this will be resolved in my favour and that I wil...