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NNPC hikes petrol price to N945 in Abuja, N915 Lagos
NNPC hikes petrol price to N945 in Abuja, N915 Lagos
Retail outlets owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have effected an upward adjustment in the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, to N945 per litre in the FCT on Monday.
The NNPCL increased petrol pump prices to ₦915 per litre at various Lagos retail stores, indicating a positive trend in the downstream market.
The newest rise is N45 and N35 in Lagos and Abuja, respectively, up from previous prices of N870 and N910 per litre.
The price modifications come only days after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery raised its ex-depot price of petrol from N825 to N880 per litre, provoking an industry-wide response.
Our correspondent reported that the new pricing was imposed at some NNPC-owned filling stations, putting further financial hardship on consumers already dealing with expensive transportation and living expenditures.
The new price of N945 per litre was prominently advertised at the NNPC retail location in the Federal Housing section of Kubwa, Abuja, with similar changes reported at the state-owned mega station on Obasanjo Way.
In Lagos, stations in Igando and along the Badagry Motorway displayed the revised N915 per litre pricing.
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The rippling effect was also seen in private retail stores. MRS Filling Stations, a major partner of the Dangote refinery, increased pump prices in Lagos to ₦925 per litre, up from ₦875.
TotalEnergies followed suit with a new price of N910, while other marketers, such as Oluwafemi Arowolo Petroleum in Iba, raised prices to N920 a litre.
Depot sources verified to the press that key Lagos supply hubs, including Wosbab, Pinnacle, and NIPCO, have set PMS ex-depot rates between N920 and N925 per litre as of June 23, citing higher upstream expenses and international oil prices.
On the global stage, the intensifying dispute between the United States and Iran has continued to shock the oil market, with many predicting that crude oil prices will soon exceed $80 per barrel. A weekend bombing reportedly carried out by US-Israeli forces on Iranian nuclear sites has raised concerns about supply disruptions.
Concerned about this trend, independent marketers have warned that unless action is taken quickly, petrol prices may rise above ₦1,000 per litre in the coming weeks, owing to rising international oil prices and a weakening naira.
Olatide Jeremiah, Chief Executive Officer of PetroleumPrice.ng, claimed, “Private depots are likely to increase petrol prices to N1,000 in the coming days with the current trend observed in the market. If by tomorrow morning, crude prices increase to $80 or exceed that threshold, Nigerians would pay N1,000 at depots.
“The situation means they will take advantage of Nigerians, but we can only hope that Dangote maintains its current price; that is the only way depot owners won’t jack up the price anyhow.
“The price surge seen last week was basically because Dangote stopped selling for some days. But it has opened up its portal and is now selling at ₦880 for two million litres. Dangote remains a major determinant of petrol price.”
NNPC hikes petrol price to N945 in Abuja, N915 Lagos
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“No Calls, No Love”: Woman Shares Pain of Being Single at 50
“No Calls, No Love”: Woman Shares Pain of Being Single at 50
A 49-year-old woman has stirred emotional reactions online after sharing her distress over remaining single and unmarried as she approaches her 50th birthday.
In a video posted on social media, the visibly emotional woman expressed deep frustration about her personal life, revealing that she has never experienced open romantic interest from a partner. According to her, no one has ever directly expressed love for her or indicated a desire to marry her.
She lamented what she described as a complete absence of communication typically associated with relationships, such as phone calls, text messages, or meaningful emotional connections. Comparing her situation with that of others, she questioned why her experience has been markedly different.
As her milestone birthday draws closer in June, the woman said the weight of her situation has become increasingly difficult to bear. She suggested that her prolonged singlehood might be linked to deeper underlying issues and indicated she may seek spiritual guidance in an attempt to understand her circumstances.
Her emotional outpouring has since sparked conversations on social media, with many users expressing sympathy, while others highlighted broader societal pressures surrounding marriage and age.
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“No Calls, No Love”: Woman Shares Pain of Being Single at 50
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Viral Threesome Video: Sisi Alagbo’s Husband Accepts Responsibility, Seeks Forgiveness
Viral Threesome Video: Sisi Alagbo’s Husband Accepts Responsibility, Seeks Forgiveness
The husband of popular Nigerian social media personality Eniola Fagbemi, widely known as Sisi Alagbo, Akeem Adesola has publicly apologised following the circulation of a private video involving himself, his wife and another woman that triggered widespread reactions online.
The video surfaced earlier this week and quickly spread across WhatsApp groups, Telegram channels, gossip blogs and other social media platforms, generating intense public debate and criticism.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Thursday, Adesola Akeem accepted responsibility for the incident and expressed remorse over the embarrassment and disappointment caused by the controversy.
“I write with a deep sense of responsibility and sincere remorse to extend my heartfelt apologies to my family, friends, business associates, religious leaders, fans, loved ones, and the entire Nigerian public over the recent incident involving a leaked scandal,” he wrote.
“I acknowledge the disappointment, embarrassment, and concern this situation has caused, and I take full responsibility for my actions.”
Akeem said his behaviour fell below the standards expected by people who had supported and trusted him over the years. He also apologised specifically to his family members, supporters, business associates and religious community.
“To my fans and supporters, I deeply regret letting you down,” he added.
According to him, the incident has become a period of personal reflection, noting that he intends to rebuild trust and make better decisions moving forward.
“I am committed to making better decisions, rebuilding trust, and upholding integrity in both my private and public life going forward,” he stated.
Sisi Alagbo had earlier reacted to the controversy through a statement shared on her verified Facebook account on Wednesday. She apologised to followers and supporters, saying the situation had left her emotionally distressed.
“I own my mistakes, and I apologize with all sincerity for the video circulating online. I am deeply sorry to everyone who felt disappointed in me,” she wrote.
The incident has continued to dominate conversations on Nigerian social media, with reactions ranging from criticism to calls for privacy and restraint in sharing sensitive personal materials online.
Some social media users also raised concerns over the growing trend of leaked private content and cyberbullying, urging the public to avoid further circulation of the video.
Sisi Alagbo became widely known online through her promotion of herbal products and lifestyle content. She gained additional national attention during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after a viral moment involving Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.
The couple has not disclosed whether legal action will be pursued regarding the source of the leaked material.
Viral Threesome Video: Sisi Alagbo’s Husband Accepts Responsibility, Seeks Forgiveness
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Lagos faces major power outage after twin failures at Egbin, transmission line
Lagos faces major power outage after twin failures at Egbin, transmission line
Lagos is facing a widespread power outage after a critical double disruption knocked out a major chunk of electricity supply to the nation’s commercial hub.
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) said a sudden shutdown of the Egbin Power Station and a transmission line failure had significantly weakened power delivery to the state, forcing emergency load-shedding measures.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the system operator disclosed that the Egbin plant suffered a major operational disturbance late on April 28, wiping out its entire output and tightening supply constraints across Lagos.
The incident has also sparked unconfirmed reports of a contractor’s death at the facility, though officials have yet to verify the claim or provide details on what may have occurred.
According to NISO, the disruption happened at about 8:21 p.m., when Egbin’s generation abruptly dropped from approximately 641 megawatts to zero.
The outage was traced to critical equipment failure within the plant, specifically the breakdown of its central compressor and a malfunction in the circulating water pump system. The faults forced an immediate shutdown of all generating units to protect the facility from further damage.
The situation was further worsened by a transmission constraint limiting power flow into Lagos.
“Power supply to the Lagos region is currently further restricted due to the forced outage of the Osogbo–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line,” the operator said, noting that the fault has hampered the evacuation of available electricity into the Lagos load centre.
The combined impact of the generation collapse and transmission failure has created a major supply gap, prompting authorities to ration electricity to stabilise the grid and prevent a broader system failure.
NISO said contingency measures have been activated, including redistributing available power among distribution companies and prioritising critical infrastructure.
Efforts are also underway to ramp up generation from other plants to cushion the impact on consumers.
The agency apologised for the disruption, acknowledging that Lagos and surrounding areas have been hardest hit, and assured residents that stakeholders are working to restore normal supply as quickly as possible.
Located in Ikorodu, Egbin Power Station remains Nigeria’s largest thermal plant on the national grid, with an installed capacity exceeding 1,300MW. Its strategic importance means any outage typically triggers immediate and widespread supply shortages, especially in Lagos, the country’s biggest electricity market.
The Osogbo–Ikeja West 330kV line is equally vital, serving as a key transmission backbone that channels power into Lagos from other parts of the country.
The latest incident once again underscores the vulnerability of Nigeria’s power infrastructure, where isolated failures in generation or transmission can quickly cascade into large-scale outages, highlighting the urgent need for system upgrades and improved maintenance.
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