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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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Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
The Delta State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Anambra State, arresting key suspects linked to the case.
Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe disclosed on Sunday that operatives of the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), acting on credible intelligence, apprehended 25-year-old security guard Godwin Mngumi on 6 December 2025. Mngumi allegedly murdered the retired judge, and authorities also recovered the deceased’s mobile phone from him.
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According to Edafe, Mngumi confessed to inviting a friend, Nnaji Obalum, and another accomplice — who remains at large — to the residence where the crime was committed. Obalum has since been arrested, while a manhunt continues for the third suspect.
The arrests mark a major step forward in the effort to bring all perpetrators of the high-profile murder to justice.
Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
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Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
The Delta State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has made significant strides in its ongoing campaign against cultism and violent crimes. Recent operations, including an intelligence-led arms recovery in Abraka and the arraignment of 18 suspects, highlight the command’s intensified enforcement efforts across the state.
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Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe said on Saturday that the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), under ASP Julius Robinson, executed a successful operation on December 6, 2025, targeting cult-related activities and the proliferation of illegal firearms. Acting on credible intelligence, officers conducted a coordinated search at No. 2 Umeghe Community, Abraka, the residence of Isiakpere Friday, 67.
The move underscores the Delta State Police’s commitment to restoring safety and security in communities affected by criminal and cult-related activities.
Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
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Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
The Nigerian Army has temporarily frozen both statutory and voluntary retirements for certain officers, including Generals, following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. The decision aims to bolster manpower as the country faces a surge in kidnappings and worsening insecurity.
The move comes after more than 600 abduction cases were reported in November 2025, including the kidnapping of over 300 students in Niger State, 38 worshippers in Kwara State, and 25 students in Kebbi State.
An internal circular dated December 3 and signed by Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff cited provisions in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service Officers (HTACOS) 2024, allowing service extensions “in the interest of the service.” The memo explains that officers usually retire upon reaching age limits, completing 35 years of service, or failing promotion/conversion boards, but these rules can be overridden during national emergencies.
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The suspension affects officers who have:
- Failed promotion examinations three times
- Been passed over repeatedly at promotion boards
- Reached rank age limits
- Failed conversion boards thrice
- Completed 35 years of service
Officers granted extensions will remain in service but will not be eligible for further promotions, courses, secondments, or extra-regimental appointments. Those unwilling to continue can still proceed with standard exit procedures.
Commanders have been instructed to communicate the directive and manage morale across units, with the policy to be reviewed once national security conditions improve.
Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
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