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February 16, 2025

February 16, 2025 IFMNEWS

NNPCL Dismisses Claims About Fuel Efficiency as Misleading

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has debunked claims made in a viral video alleging that its premium motor spirit (PMS) does not last as long as fuel from Dangote Refinery.

In a statement released on Saturday, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, described the claim as misleading, false, and entirely unfounded.

The viral video featured a content creator who claimed to have purchased a liter of Dangote petrol from an MRS filling station in Alapere, Lagos, at ₦925 and the same quantity from an NNPCL station in Ojodu Berger at ₦945. The video further alleged that when used in separate generators, the one running on NNPCL fuel stopped after 17 minutes, while the Dangote petrol-powered generator lasted 33 minutes.

NNPCL dismissed this claim, stating that it was based on unverified, amateur research that lacks credibility, accuracy, and professional oversight. The company further clarified that a significant percentage of the fuel sold at the NNPCL station in question was sourced from the Dangote Refinery.

NNPCL firmly refuted the allegations, stating:

“The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd strongly refutes the false and misleading allegations made in a viral video circulating online, which claims that NNPC fuel does not last. This assertion is baseless and entirely unfounded, originating from unverified and amateur research that lacks credibility, accuracy, and professional oversight.

“NNPC Ltd reaffirms that its fuel is carefully formulated with high-quality composition to ensure optimal efficiency, durability, and environmental sustainability. Additionally, a significant percentage of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) sold at NNPC retail stations in Lagos—where this misleading video was recorded—is sourced from the Dangote Refinery, a strategic partner in promoting local production and energy security.

“Dangote Refinery adheres to strict industry standards, ensuring the quality of petroleum products supplied to consumers. This misleading video is yet another desperate attempt by economic saboteurs to misinform the public and tarnish NNPC Ltd’s reputation.

“We will not tolerate deliberate misinformation designed to undermine our operations and mislead Nigerians. Moving forward, NNPC Ltd will take firm legal action against individuals or groups who intentionally spread falsehoods about our brand and operations. Those engaged in such malicious activities will be held fully accountable under the law.

“We urge the public to disregard such fabricated content and rely on verified sources for accurate information. NNPC Ltd remains steadfast in its mission to ensure fuel availability, affordability, and quality for all Nigerians while maintaining global industry standards.”

NNPCL reassured the public of its commitment to providing high-quality fuel and warned against attempts to spread misinformation. The company urged Nigerians to rely on credible sources for accurate information regarding fuel quality and supply.

February 15, 2025

February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 IFMNEWS

Obasa Takes Lagos Assembly and Meranda to Court Over Removal

Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has taken legal action against the Assembly and its newly elected Speaker, Mojisola Meranda. Obasa filed a suit before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, contesting the legitimacy of his removal from office.

In the yet-to-be-assigned case, Obasa is urging the court to rule that his impeachment was unlawful, arguing that his colleagues acted beyond their authority by removing him while the House was on recess.

According to court documents filed on February 12, 2025, by his counsel, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), Obasa asserts that 36 lawmakers voted for his removal on January 13, 2025, while he was out of the country. He contends that this action violated constitutional provisions and the Standing Orders of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Obasa is seeking the following legal reliefs: an order for an expedited hearing of the case, a directive limiting the time for the defendants to file counter-affidavits or written responses to seven days, and a restriction on the plaintiff’s time for filing replies on points of law to three days.

His arguments rest on nine legal grounds, including the interpretation of relevant sections of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the House’s procedural rules. He argues that a legislative sitting during recess—without proper authorization from the Speaker—renders all decisions taken during that period unconstitutional.

Obasa insists that the case requires urgent adjudication to prevent disruptions in the legislative process. He maintains that the Assembly’s leadership transition was unlawful and that the court has the authority to fast-track hearings on such critical constitutional matters.

On January 13, 2025, more than two-thirds of the 40-member House voted to impeach Obasa over alleged misconduct and other infractions. In his absence, his deputy, Mojisola Meranda, was elected Speaker, making history as the first female to lead the Lagos State Assembly.

Following his return to Lagos on January 25, Obasa addressed supporters at his Ikeja residence, reiterating that he was not afraid of impeachment but emphasizing that due process was ignored. He accused the Lagos State Commissioner of Police of facilitating his removal, alleging that security forces stormed both the Assembly complex and his residences in Agege and Ikeja, locking his family inside with over 200 officers present.

Dismissing allegations of financial misappropriation, Obasa maintains that his removal was orchestrated behind closed doors while he was abroad.

No court date has been set for the hearing of the case.

February 14, 2025

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 IFMNEWS

FG to Establish ‘Power Rangers’ Task Force to Curb Electricity Asset Vandalism – Minister

Nigeria has decided to establish a special security unit to protect its power installations and infrastructure.

“We have decided now, in collaboration with the Minister of Power, to set up what we call the ‘Power Rangers,’” Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced during an interview on Friday.

The ‘Power Rangers’ will be a specialized unit within the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), tasked with preventing the vandalism of power infrastructure, which has been a major cause of blackouts across the country.

With increasing incidents of vandalism and public outcry over frequent power outages, the minister emphasized the need for a tailored approach to addressing the issue.

He explained that the decision to create the ‘Power Rangers’ was inspired by the success of the Mines Marshalls, a security initiative launched by the Federal Government in March 2024 to tackle security challenges in the mining sector.

“Before this administration came into office, the security of national assets was handled in a generalized manner. But we realized that a one-size-fits-all approach cannot work,” the minister stated.

“So, we decided to analyze each sector separately – the power sector, water sector, education sector, health sector – and establish specialized units within the Civil Defence to focus on each area.”

Although the decision to set up the ‘Power Rangers’ has been finalized, the minister did not specify when the unit will be officially launched.

However, he provided insight into the steps being taken to set up the team.

“We have already agreed on the operational framework, and as I speak, the officers are being screened,” he revealed.

“Keep in mind that we will have officers in all 36 states plus the Federal Capital Territory because every state has power infrastructure, just like in the solid minerals sector.

“We are currently in the process of onboarding these officers. We need to profile them, assess their capabilities, evaluate their competence, consider their areas of specialization, and even examine their physical strength.”

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