Retailers in the downstream petroleum sector have reduced petrol pump prices below the N739 per liter threshold of Dangote Oil Refinery, intensifying price competition as operators compete for customers.
In Rivers State, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has concluded a tour of the local government area as lawmakers alleged a conspiracy to obtain a court order to block impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalai Hubala.
The legal representative of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has written to a Lagos hospital over the death of her 21-month-old son, demanding that the doctor be suspended pending an investigation.
On traditional issues, the Awujale Governing House rejected a letter of protest from Fuji musicians KWAM 1 over the chief selection process, calling it baseless.
In sports, Luca Zidane, the son of French football great Zinedine Zidane, came under fire for his involvement in the post-match brawl following Algeria’s defeat to Nigeria in the AFCON.
Here are this morning’s top stories:
1. Retailers reduce petrol price to below N739/litre in Dangote
Some petrol retailers have reduced the price of premium motor spirit (petrol) pumps below the N739 per liter figure set by Dangote Oil Refinery, increasing competition in the downstream market. Gas stations such as NIPCO, SAO and Akiavic were observed selling gasoline at rates below the refinery’s recommended price as market players look for customers amid mounting losses due to price competition. Read here: https://punchng.com/price-war-retailers-drop-petrol-below-dangotes-n739-litre/
2. Wike ends LG tour as Rivers House insists on plans to delay impeachment
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have announced that they have uncovered a conspiracy to use a High Court order to halt legal proceedings against Governor Siminalai Hubala and his deputy Ngozi Odu. The accusations came as the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, completed a tour of local governments in the state. Congress has launched impeachment notices against the governor and his deputy, marking a new escalation in the protracted political crisis. Read here: https://punchng.com/wike-ends-lg-tours-assembly-alleges-plot-to-stall-fubaras-impeachment/
3. Chimamanda’s lawyer writes letter to Lagos hospital, doctor suspended
Lawyers representing renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie have written to Euracare Multidisciplinary Hospital in Lagos over the death of her 21-month-old son Nkanu Nnamdi, alleging a breach of duty of care and demanding medical records. The Lagos State Government has confirmed the suspension of the facility’s anesthesiologist as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death continue. Read here: https://punchng.com/chimamandas-lawyers-write-lagos-hospital-doctor-suspended/
4. Awujale ruling party slams KWAM 1 over protest letter to Abiodun
The Husembwa Governing House has rejected a letter of protest from Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (popularly known as KWAM 1) regarding the Awujale selection process in Ijebrando, saying his claim of deprivation of traditional rights of succession lacks basis in the Chieftaincy Declaration and the law. Read here: https://punchng.com/awujale-ruling-house-slams-kwam1-over-protest-letter-to-abiodun/
5. Zidane’s son comes under fire over Nigeria brawl
Luca Zidane, the son of legendary French midfielder Zinedine Zidane, has drawn criticism for his involvement in a post-match brawl following Algeria’s 2-0 loss to Nigeria in the African Cup of Nations quarter-finals, which was widely discussed on social media. Read here: https://punchng.com/zidanes-son-under-fire-for-nigeria-brawl/
