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Senate Approves Establishment of South-east Development Commission

Bell News February 22, 2024 No Comments

On Thursday, the Senate successfully passed a significant bill aimed at establishing the South-east Development Commission (SEDC). Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during…

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Police to Revise Tinted Glass Permit Ban with Stringent Measures

Bell News February 22, 2024 No Comments

The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to reconsider the ban on tinted glass permits, proposing a lifting of the ban with strict protocols to…

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Nigeria Vows to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Transport Sector, Says Minister

Bell News February 22, 2024 No Comments

Balarabe Abbas Lawal, Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, has reaffirmed the country’s dedication to fostering an environment conducive to reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the transport…

Lagos, Nigeria's bustling metropolis, is grappling with a severe fuel scarcity, leaving motorists stranded in endless queues at filling stations across the state. Despite the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) calling off its strike, the situation remains dire. The queues began forming on Tuesday, triggered by fears among Nigerians that premium motor spirit might become scarce following the now-suspended NARTO strike. This panic buying frenzy intensified on Tuesday and Wednesday, exacerbated by the tanker drivers' refusal to lift fuel, which subsequently depleted the supply at filling stations, including those operated by independent marketers. Major areas of Lagos, such as the Alausa axis, witnessed long queues at filling stations like Mobil, Total, and Conoil. Even Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited stations in Ogunnusi, Ojodu-Berger, and Ikorodu Road faced similar queues, alongside Bovas stations. In Isolo, the scarcity was palpable as stations like Apata Roundabout and Total near Isolo General Hospital remained shut, with no fuel available. NPOG filling station at Ishaga had run out of fuel for three consecutive days. The situation was no different at NNPC and Mobil stations at the College Bus Stop. Only Quest fuel station along Asuani Road managed to dispense fuel, albeit with a long queue of vehicles and customers willing to pay N640 per liter. Gbagada Road also faced fuel scarcity, with NorthWest station selling at N610 per liter, while Eternal station at Gbagada Bus Stop remained closed. In Ikotun, a visit to an NNPC filling station revealed no fuel available, while God's Decision station along Governor Road witnessed long queues on Wednesday. The scarcity has left Lagosians frustrated and disillusioned. Many took to social media platforms to express their grievances, lamenting the inconvenience and hardship caused by the fuel crisis. Some even resorted to trekking long distances due to the unavailability of fuel for their vehicles. Despite assurances from the Vice National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers, Hammed Fashola, that the situation would normalize by Monday, the effects of the scarcity continue to be felt across the state. The scarcity has disrupted daily routines, with commuters stranded and motorists forced to navigate through the chaos. In the scorching heat of Lagos, the search for fuel has become an arduous task, leaving many questioning the sustainability of Nigeria's energy policies and infrastructure. As the queues persist and frustrations mount, the people of Lagos can only hope for a swift resolution to this crisis, praying for relief from the turmoil that has gripped their city.

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Fuel Scarcity Hits Lagos Hard, Motorists Endure Long Queues

Bell News February 22, 2024 No Comments

Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling metropolis, is grappling with a severe fuel scarcity, leaving motorists stranded in endless queues at filling stations across the state. Despite the…

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Prophet from Lagos Drowns during Valentine’s Day Outing

Bell News February 22, 2024 No Comments

A tragic incident unfolded during a Valentine’s Day celebration in Lagos as Oriyomi Remilekun, a prophet based in the city, drowned at a beach hangout…

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EFCC Set to Prosecute Former Kwara Governor Ahmed for Alleged N10bn Fraud on Friday

Bell News February 22, 2024 No Comments

Abdulfattah Ahmed, the immediate-past governor of Kwara State, is scheduled to face prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for an alleged fraud…

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Presidency Confirms Ban on Binance, AbokiFx, and Other Forex Platforms

Bell News February 22, 2024 No Comments

The Presidency has officially acknowledged the ban on various online cryptocurrency and Foreign Exchange (Forex) platforms operating within Nigeria. Tope Fasua, the Special Adviser to…

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Anambra Tycoon, Ikenna Okafor, Proposes USD 1 Billion Endowment for the State

Bell News February 22, 2024 No Comments

Dr. Ikenna Okafor, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Keves Global Leasing Limited, has proposed a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering generational wealth…

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Anambra Lawyer Remanded for Alleged Brutality Against 11-Year-Old Housemaid

Bell News February 22, 2024 No Comments

The Children, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence Court in Awka, Anambra State, has ordered the remand of lawyer Adachukwu Okafor in the custody of the State…