APC and PDP supporters clash in Abule Egba, Lagos

APC and PDP supporters clashed at Ekoro Junction, Command Road in the Abule-Egba area of Lagos this morning. APC supporters were doing their rally in the area when they were confronted by PDP supporters. According to an eye-witness, bottles and cutlasses were used but no one died in the mayhem.

The police was quickly called to the scene and they’ve since brought calm to the area. More pics after the cut..

Niyola speaks on her molestation as a kid...

EME’s first lady, Niyola has revealed that she was molested when she was a little girl as she advocated for women rights in the country.

Niyola was speaking with Pearl on SoundcityCityDivas show.

She said: “I have been molested quite a number of times. Thankfully, I haven’t been raped. I have been molested by both people I never imagined would molest me…and obviously strangers as well. 

And it wasn’t once, it wasn’t twice. It wasn’t three times. But what helped me was that I started to try to figure out at that time why anybody would want to do that to me or to any female. I realised it was cowardice.

Alot of things could be done to prevent the situations and protect yourself. I remember for a very long time, I would never visit guys. And when I started to live alone when I was in school, you would never come to my room for any reason. 

For a very long time I was paranoid. But I realised that if you share your experience with people, your fellow women, you’ll find that it’s not that big a deal that you can’t come out & talk about it because it’s not your fault that someone tried to molest you. Such people should actually be punished and brought to book.”

Child sexual abuse involves an adult who pleasures their selves using a kid.

Child sexual abuse has been defined as every sexual activity between an adult and a child to meet the adult sexual needs or interest.

The United Nation has revealed that one out of ten girls have experienced sexual violence at early stage of their lifetime.

The National Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) report in 2008 suggested that over 25% of adolescent in Nigeria often experience the first sexual abuse at the age of 15.

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Ini Edo finally speaks on her Rumoured Affair with Mike Godson

Few days ago, there were reports on social media that the Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo who recently divorced her husband is now in a Relationship with a Young Upcoming Actor, Mike Godson.

The report went viral after few intimate pictures and selfies of the beautiful actress and the actor pictured together on bed found its way on Blogs.

The alleged affair between Mike Godson and Ini Edo came months after the actress announced that she was divorcing her husband, Phillip Ehiagwina of 6 years.

Fan and critics online have speculated that Ini Edo may have started dating the Actor even while still legally married to her ex-husband, Philip.

After days of receiving calls from reporters, Ini Edo finally reacted. But she only replied with: “I am on set at the moment.”
We promise to keep you updated as the story unfolds.

Asari-Dokubo vows to retaliate attack on Jonathan’s convoy in Buhari’s home state

Founder of the defunct Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, Mujaheed Asari-Dokubo, has vowed that the Niger Delta militants will avenge the Tuesday’s attack on the convoy of President Goodluck Jonathan in Katsina, Buhari’s home town.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Asari-Dokubo threatened that Buhari and his people should watch out for counter attack.

He said, “There is an established pattern of pre and post-election violence in the north. In the 50s when late Awolowo was campaigning in the north, he went with helicopters and he was mocked,” he said.

“People said he was flying over the houses and peeping at their wives. That has continued and everywhere in the country, people say leave them alone. We don’t want any trouble. But I think the game has changed. The rules of the game have changed.

“For every action, there will be an opposite and equal reaction. I knew that the signing of the accord was useless and that the president subjected himself to sign such an accord… for me, it was out of place for a president and commander in chief of the armed forces of a country. But the president is a humble person. He does things that even marvel some of us and make us sometimes to be very angry.

“To be frank, I was very angry on that day they were signing it. The president has sworn to protect the lives of every Nigerian. So, why would he after taking a constitutional oath subject himself to another oath?

“So, what happened in Katsina is not a surprise. But don’t be surprised. We are putting the world on notice that they have started first. When we reply, let nobody talk because we are going to reply. We did not sign any accord with them. They did not sign. They are talking about election violence now because they know that other people will respond.

“Before, they had the monopoly of violence, so nobody cared who died. Our lives were not valuable and they had all the latitude to wreck havoc and did what they liked. But the game has changed. Be bold enough to tell them that game has changed. If they slice our throat, we are going to slice your throat. They stoned the president, you will hear from us. That’s the answer.

“My concern is what happens after the election because we know they will do what they are known to do every time. But this time, they will cry. So all Igbo people who are there, if you don’t come back home and you want to continue to be there and something happens to you, there is nobody to be blamed. If you have a child who is a youth corper and you allow him to be there, you will not hold anybody responsible.

“There is no way Goodluck will not win the election. We will win them and we know they are preparing for violence in consonance with some foreign powers. When they do that, we will respond disproportionately. We will respond. That’s what we are going to do. If you hit me with a stick, I am going to hit you with iron. I am not speaking in riddles. I am speaking in plain language. My English may not be very good. I am speaking in my own street language. We are going respond disproportionately and we are unapologetic.

“The people who are in Katsina who did not hold their children should also know that I will not hold my children. I assure you, nothing will happen anywhere if they do not initiate violence. Did we ask them to stone the President yesterday? Do you want us to fold our arms so that they will kill him?

“Let them stop the violence. When they do, we will stop. A situation where Shekau will stand and say Niger Delta we are coming for you. Goodluck I am coming for you. You are a man and I am a man. We are going to look at each other eyeball to eyeball. You can shoot and I can shoot . You can kill and I can kill. You can destroy and I can destroy.

“The question is not for me. It is for Buhari, el-Rufai, Shekau. They are the people you have to direct this question to. Go and ask Buhari why he allowed his people to stone the president and commander-in-chief in Katsina. There must be balance of terror. One person does not have the prerogative to kill, maim and destroy,” he added

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President jonathan stoned in katsina

Trouble started when Jonathan, accompanied by Vice President Namadi Sambo; National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Adamu Muazu; and Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State among others, decided to pay a courtesy visit to the late President Umoru Yar’Adua’s mother, Hajiya Dada.

As the President and members of his entourage made their way into the Yar’Adua Quarters, the brooms-wielding youths, who were suspected to be members of the APC, chanting “Sai Buhari,” surged forward.

Security agents had a hectic time dispersing the crowd.

The youths regrouped and again moved to attack the President’s convoy as he was ready to leave the residence after the visit.

Security agents fired tear gas canisters to disperse the youths to allow vehicles in the convoy speed off.

As the presidential delegation made their way towards the Katsina Airport, the youths hurled stones at the convoy.

No case of injury was however reported.

While addressing a rally earlier at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in the state capital, Jonathan had attributed his Presidency to the late President, who, he said, chose him as the Vice President in 2007.

For this reason, the President promised to always meet the needs of the people of the state before they ask.

“But for you, I would not have been here today. It was your own son that brought me as his deputy. Anything that you want from me, we will do it without you asking for it.” he said.

He listed some of the achievements of his administration to include the establishment of a federal university and establishment of Almajiri schools among others.

On security situation in parts of the country, Jonathan said, “We have challenges like many other countries in the world but we are still managing because of our focus. We will get through our challenges because we are working hard and you know it.”

Jonathan asked them to vote for him and Sambo to enable them to continue to work for the peace and progress of the state.

Earlier, while on a courtesy call on the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumuni Usman, Jonathan recalled that his political odyssey at the centre started in Katsina when he became vice president to the late Yar’Adua.

Nigerian Army insists they do not have buhari's certificate

The Nigerian Army has released a statement insisting that they do not have the original or copies of the credentials of the presidential candidate of the APC, Generl Muhammadu Buhari. The military made this statement in Abuja on Tuesday, January 20. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig, Gen O. Laleye addressed news men. Continue to read his statement…

Gentlemen of the Press, I am pleased to welcome everyone back from the Christmas and the 2015 New Year festivities. On behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, I wish you all a happy and more fulfilling 2015. Since our last media briefing on 31 December, 2014, some issues relating to the Nigerian Army have occurred and this briefing is holding specifically to address them.

I will begin with the Major General Muhammadu Buhari certificate controversy. Gentlemen, let me state clearly that the Nigerian Army holds the retired senior officer in very high esteem and respect and would not be a party to any controversy surrounding his eligibility for any political office. Suffice to state that Major General Buhari rose steadily to the enviable rank of Major General before becoming the Head of State of our dear country in December 1983.

The media hype on retired Major General Muhammadu Buhari’s credentials as well as the numerous requests made by individuals and corporate bodies to the Nigerian Army on this issue have necessitated that we provide the facts as contained in the retired senior officer’s service record.

Records available indicate that Major General M Buhari applied to join the military as a Form Six student of the Provincial Secondary School, Katsina on 18 Oct 61. His application was duly endorsed by the Principal of the school, who also wrote a report on him and recommended him to be suitable for military commission. It is a practice in the NA that before candidates are shortlisted for commissioning into the officers’ cadre of the Service, the Selection Board verifies the original copies of credentials that are presented.

However, there is no available record to show that this process was followed in the 1960s.

Nevertheless, the entry made on the NA Form 199A at the point of documentation after commission as an officer indicated that the former Head of State obtained the West African School Certificate (WASC) in 1961 with credits in relevant subjects: English Language, Geography, History, Health Science, Hausa and a pass in English Literature. Neither the original copy, Certified True Copy (CTC) nor statement of result of Major General M Buhari's WASC result is in his personal file.

I hope this explanation will put to rest the raging controversy surrounding the secondary school credentials of Major General Mohammed Buhari as it affects the Nigerian Army.

I will also seize this opportunity to make some observations on the recent CNN report titled 'The Battle Against Boko Haram', which was aired a few days ago. I believe we all hold the CNN in high esteem. However, CNN’s report on issues concerning kitting, equipment, medical treatment and corruption in the Nigerian Army is perhaps the best example of a media house’s show of bias, ignorance, poor journalism, unprofessionalism and handiwork of a sponsored documentary. Let me start with kitting. It would interest you to know that there is no Army in the world where personnel do not purchase additional uniforms and kits to augment those officially issued to them. Accordingly, the Nigerian Army without fail issues uniforms and kits to its personnel periodically.

Like other armies, the NA has over the years, established ordnance shops in all its barracks and cantonments where uniforms and kits are sold at subsidized prices to its personnel from allowances already provided in their pay slips. Similarly, you will agree with me that the NA has a very functional health care delivery system in the country. There is no barrack or cantonment that does not have at least one Medical Inspection Room, Medical Reception Station or Medical Hospital.

The NA fully subscribes to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and this is functional in all its health facilities. Specifically, personnel in the North East have the best medical treatment in that the various health facilities in all the barracks and cantonments are well equipped. Notwithstanding this, personnel with extensive injuries are evacuated to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna (44 NARHK), while others are promptly flown abroad for medical treatment. Therefore, issue of a soldier of the NA paying for treatment and drugs covered by the NHIS is absurd. The Nigerian Army’s undoubted operational gains in the North East of recent, have rubbished the claim of Boko Haram out-gunning the NA.

The CNN would do well to beam its searchlight on the atrocities of Boko Haram terrorists against innocent and defenseless Nigerians rather than the NA. Equally, the NA in the past had requested severally that any evidence of corruption in the NA should be reported to the appropriate authority. Till date, no such evidence has been forwarded but rather all we see and hear are sweeping statement of the purported corruption in the NA. In the case of Nick Robertson, his leading questions and introduction of the word ‘corruption’ to the unknown person purported to be a soldier of the NA was most unprofessional and merely justifies a paid exercise. The CNN in the past have interviewed authorised personnel of other countries’ armies and not unauthorized hooded criminals to speak to the media.

The CNN knows very well how to contact the relevant offices to clarify issues concerning the NA but chooses rather to conduct a clandestine interview in a kiosk with a faceless person and a masked individual who obviously know nothing about the NA.

Finally, the Nigerian Army wishes to state that it will remain focused on its mission to rid Nigeria of terrorism and insurgency. To that end, it has commenced the implementation of the extensive operational, administrative and logistical decisions reached during 2014 COAS Annual Conference. In no distant future, law abiding Nigerians will begin to see very positive results in terms of security, particularly in the North East and our dear nation generally. Before I depart, I once again seize this opportunity to reiterate the NA’s unalloyed loyalty and subordination to civil authority as presided over by His Excellency, President and Commander – in – Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR.

The Nigerian Army also wishes to emphasize its adherence to the principles and respect of human rights in the discharge of its constitutional duties. It further calls on everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspected breach of the peace to security agencies.

Thank you and God Bless.

Kenyan police tear gas primary school children protesting removal of playground

Dressed in green primary school sweaters, children as young as 7 chanted alongside teachers, parents and activists on Monday to protest the sale of a school playground in Nairobi. The protest turned violent when police fired tear gas into the crowd. At least 10 students were taken to the hospital for injuries including tear-gas exposure, said a member of Kenya’s parliament.

Students from Langata primary school in Nairobi run past riot police. (Thomas Mukoya/Reuters)

Before Monday’s standoff, teachers and students at the Langata Road Primary School returned from Christmas break to find the school’s play area fenced off. The playground was allegedly part of a land grab by a private developer who a Kenyan human rights activist said is also a powerful politician, according to the Associated Press. Boniface Mwangi said: “The governor, the senator and other government officials are all scared of the politician, they cannot do anything to stop the playground from the being taken.”

The school, which serves about 1,000 students aged between 3 and 14, is run by the Nairobi city council, reported the BBC. Kenneth Okoth, a member of parliament, told Bloomberg the school has owned the land since 1972, but that the land was acquired by a “group of professional land grabbers.”

School children push the newly erected fence. (Dai Kurokawa/European Pressphoto Agency)

Left: A protester clashes with a police. Right: A police officer reacts as his colleague tries to calm him down. (Photos by Dai Kurokawa/European Pressphoto Agency)

On Monday, the protesters knocked down the newly built wall, but were met with clouds of tear gas. Agence France-Presse reported 40 armed officers wielding batons pushed back a crowd of about 100 onto a pedestrian bridge.

Dozens of children were exposed to the tear gas. Many screamed as they sought water to wash their eyes.

Protesters pushed on to a bridge. (Tony Karumba/AFP/Getty Images)

The police officer in charge at the scene was suspended, according to acting police chief Samuel Arachi. Arachi told the AP that five people were arrested during the incident — three for vandalism and two for incitement. Arachi said that, in an incident such as this, tear gas is not used because the protests were not violent. Some reports said protesters threw rocks.

Left: Activist Boniface Mwangi, center, and schoolchildren. (Dai Kurokawa/European Pressphoto Agency)
Right: An injured riot policeman. (Thomas Mukoya/Reuters)

AFP reported senior police officer Mwangi Kuria told Kenya’s Daily Nation newspaper that the police were deployed to “safeguard the property.”

But why would the police come to a school equipped automatic weapons, dogs, and tear gas? Raila Odinga, an opposition leader, told the AP: “This is brutality beyond words and greed beyond description. It is difficult to believe that police can actually deploy against primary school children and lob tear gas at them to defend a land grabber. This image of a nation determined to steal forcefully from its own children cannot be what we aspire to. It cannot be the legacy we want to bequeath the children.”

The incident set off an outcry from social media under the hashtag “#OccupyPlayGround.”

Students from Langata primary school hold placards. (Thomas Mukoya/Reuters)

Nabeel Rajab: Bahrain activist jailed for tweet

One of Bahrain's most prominent human rights activists has been sentenced to six months in prison over a comment he tweeted last year.

Nabeel Rajab was charged with insulting a public institution and the army.

In the tweet, he suggested that security institutions in Bahrain had served as what he called an "ideological incubator" for jihadists.

The court has granted Mr Rajab bail of $500 (£430) while he appeals against the verdict, if he chooses to pay it.

Mr Rajab has served several prison sentences since setting up the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights in 2002.

He confirmed his latest sentencing in a tweet that read: "I was sentenced to 6 month."

Rights groups say this sentence is the latest move against activists by authorities in Bahrain.

On Monday, the head of the country's main opposition group was charged with promoting violent regime change.

Beauty: Get Evenly Beautiful Skin! 5 Fruits Great for Fading Dark Spots & Discolorations

One of the major problems when it comes to skin is discoloration. From having dark spots and scars to large patches of dark skin, it can be quite unflattering especially when you have to wash off all your makeup.

The skin is the foundation of any makeup look you want to create, and without making sure the foundation is in great condition your masterpiece will not come out well. Think Picasso painting on a rumpled canvass, you get the picture.

First of all, before you find the solution to your skin discoloration, you have to know what causes dark spots and discoloration to begin with.

Discoloration is caused by excess production of melanin (the skin’s natural pigmentation) in certain areas of the skin. This affects the topmost layer of the skin which then leaves you with brown or dark patches due to over/hyper pigmentation. The causes of melanin overproduction ranges from excess sun exposure, poor diet, indigestion, liver problems etc.

Dark spots on the other hand are caused by the scarring of the skin. This can be due to excessive pressure on the skin which can lead to the death and rot of he skin cells in that area. Take for example when you pop a pimple that isn’t ready to be popped; you will end up damaging your skin by killing the skin cells in that area which turn black from rot after a while.

So today to help get rid of these skin problems in the most natural way possible, we are letting you in on 5 fruits that are great for fading dark spots and discoloration.

1. Lime/Lemon

This is probably one of the most popular natural solutions for dark spots and discolorations. The citric acid prominent in limes & lemons are very potent and can lead to the bleaching of the skin causing dark spots and discoloration to fade.

However it is important to make sure your skin is not too sensitive as it could get burned in the process of using the fruit. If you have sensitive skin try mixing it with honey or rose water to dilute its potency.

Also it is important to avoid sunlight while the lime or lemon is on your face; its reaction to sunlight might cause skin burns.

2.Papaya

Papaya  is also a great way to lighten discolorations and dark spots. Naturally, papaya contains an enzyme called Papain which is the key lightening ingredient in the fruit and also helps with the smoothing of the skin.

Papaya also contains Vitamin C and other Alpha Hydroxy Acids that help maintain the skin’s PH balance as well as reduce pigmentation which lead to a more even skin tone.

A great way to incorporate this in your beauty routine is to mix mashed papaya with honey or olive oil and massage into your skin for 10 minutes daily. This gives your skin the chance to soak up the lightening enzymes that will brighten the skin. You should begin to see improvements after a few weeks.

3. Oranges

This is another member of the Citrus family that can get rid of discoloration and dark spots. Oranges are high in Vitamin C which help lighten skin and also contains antioxidants and other substances that help improve the skin’s elasticity.

A great way to incorporate this into your beauty routine is to mix 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice and powdered tumeric. Mix them together until they form a paste and then apply to your face and neck overnight. If you are a ‘tosser and turner’ while sleeping, it’s best you do this earlier then wash off before you sleep. Be sure to let your face air dry so your skin can have some moisture to work with during the night.

4. Tomatoes

These red balls pack a punch when it comes to the antioxidant – Lycopene. This protects your skin from damaging UV rays when you’re in the sun, boosts collagen production which helps keep the skin smooth and firm and repairs skin. In addition it makes the skin brighter with the presence of Vitamin A and C.

A great way to use tomatoes in your skincare routine is to cut a whole tomato in half and rub on your face. Then let it dry and wash off with cold water.

Another great way to use tomatoes for your beauty routine is to sprinkle brown sugar on the other half of the tomato and rub gently on your face. This exfoliates the skin while giving it all the nourishment in the fruit.

5. Strawberries

Strawberries are super fruits that are high in anti-oxidants, Vitamin C and polyphenols such as flavonoids and ellagic acid which help fade dark spots on the skin. They also contain a high concentration of the alpha-hydroxyl acid which helps remove dead skin cells and excess oil on the skin’s surface.

To use a strawberry in your beauty routine, simply soak a cotton ball in fresh strawberry juice and apply on your skin. Leave it on for a few minutes and rinse off thoroughly.

24 Year Old Tosin Akingbulu Emerges As Best Graduating Student at the Pan-African University’s SMC

24-year old Oluwatosin Akingbuluemerged as the Best Graduating Student from the Pan-Atlantic University’s School of Media and Communication (SMC) full-time Masters program.

At the award ceremony which was held at Havilah Events Centre, Oniru, Victoria Island, Oluwatosin was awarded with a degree of  Distinction in Media and Communication, specializing in Media Enterprise.

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Meet the 86-year-old widow who’s spent 10 years living on a cruise ship

86-year-old Lee Wachtstatter isn’t your ordinary cruise passenger.

More than a decade ago, not long after the death of her husband, she decided to sell her five-bedroom Florida home. But instead of downsizing, she opted for something far bigger - relocating to a cruise ship, where she’s remained ever since.

“My husband Mason introduced me to cruising," she explains in an interview with USA Today. "He was a banker and real estate appraiser and taught me to love cruising. During our 50-year marriage we took 89 cruises.

"The day before my husband died of cancer in 1997, he told me, 'Don't stop cruising.’ So here I am..."

She certainly took his request to heart. Three years were spent on board a Holland America ship; she’s been a resident on the 1,070-passenger Crystal Serenity for the last seven – longer than most of vessel’s 655 crew members, who have given her a nickname “Mama Lee”.

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Six foreign firms, Dangote to begin mining gold, iron ore in 2015

The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office said on Monday that six foreign mining companies and Dangote Group of Companies would commence mining of gold, iron ore, coal and lead/zinc in 2015.

The Director-General of the Office, Mr Mohammed Amate, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

Amate said the companies were Kogi Mines Ltd, Segilola Nig. Ltd and Mines Geotechniques Nig. Ltd.

Others are Northern Numero Resources Ltd, West African Polaris Investment Ltd. and Tongyi Allied and Mineral Services Ltd.

He said Kogi Mines; an Australia Mining Company based in Kogi had concluded exploration programmes, adding that it would commence mining of iron ore in Agbaja in the state in 2015.

Amate said that the company had completed its four-year exploration and that it had delineated more than 500 million tonnes of iron ore.

He said Segilola Nig. Ltd would also begin mining of gold in Iperindo area of the IIesha Schist belt of Osun.

Amate said that so far, the companies had also carried out the same exercise and delineated more than one million ounces of gold in the area.

He said that Mines Geotechniques Nig. Ltd and Northern Numero Resources Ltd, both Australian companies and would begin mining of gold this year in Kebbi.

Amate said the Federal Government had last year signed Memorandum of Understanding with the companies to commence mining in the state.

He disclosed that Dongote would conclude its coal exploration in 2015 and was expected to immediately commence mining of coal in Kogi and Benue.

He said that Dangote had been working toward commencing coal mining in both states, adding that the company held mining titles covering limestone, coal and gypsum.

The director-general said the West African Polaris Investment Ltd, a Chinese company, would commence mining of tin and columbite in Nasarawa State.

He said the Tongyi Allied and Mineral Services Ltd, another Chinese company, would begin mining of lead/zinc in Wasa, Plateau State.

Amate said the two companies would commence major mining operation in various locations in the two states as they had delineated their reserves.

He further said that 169 Small Scale Mining Companies had already begun mining gemstone, gold, lead/zinc, columbite/Tantalite among others across the country.

Amate advised the miners to carry out their operations legally, pay their fees promptly to the government as well as reclaiming mines sites as provided by the law.

He also warned miners not to discharge any harmful materials into any environment that could pose danger to lives.

“If you are discharging anything you make sure that you discharge safely. You make sure you check the acidic, PH value. Do not discharge anything harmful’’, he stressed.

He said Nigeria had been losing a lot of money to illegal mining but the government had put in place measures to checkmate the challenge.

Photos : Buhari, Osinbajo, Tinubu visit IBB at his home in Minna

APC presidential candidate and his vice, Gen. Buhari and Prof Osinbajo, APC chieftain Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi paid a courtesy visit to IBB at his Minna, Niger state home this afternoon. 
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NNPC Plans To Cut Kerosene Price To N50 Per Litre

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation [NNPC], has created a scheme aimed at getting kerosene to consumers across the country at the regulated price of N50 per litre.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, of the corporation, Mr Ohi Alegbe.

It revealed that the scheme ‘Kero Correct’ initiative’ was also aimed at cutting off the several layers of middlemen who made it difficult for the end user to enjoy the subsidy on the product.

Mr Frank Amego, the Executive Director, Commercial, of the Pipeline and Products Marketing Company (PPMC), also announced the initiative in a statement at the one-day workshop in Abuja.

“The Kero Correct initiative is thus designed to distribute and sell kerosene directly to end users from NNPC Retail mega and affiliate stations across the country at the government-regulated price of N50 per litre to ensure effective control,”he stated.

He also said the scheme which would be officially launched soon, would involve the distribution of a total of 1,500 trucks of kerosene across NNPC Retail’s mega and affiliate stations across the country.