Fuel Scarcity Left Nigerians Frustrated In Petrol Station

As fuel scarcity across the nation continues, many businesses and enterprises are threaten to shut down.
The queues at petrol station have been a menace to the society as traffic is left to play a pivotal role in the citizens’ everyday life.
To this regard, many are left frustrated at petrol stations after hours of patiently waiting to get fuel.
However with reports of a glimpse of hope last night following a statement by Ifeanyi Ubah, managing director of capital oil and gas industries limited, promising to ease the suffering of Nigerians by releasing about 13 million litres, Nigerians have taken to social media to add their voices to the devastating controversy.
As many businesses and enterprises threaten to shut down as a result of the ravaging fuel scarcity, some Nigerians have resorted to making tribalism prevail in this challenge and embracing the blame game.
With Mr Ifeanyi Ubah , promising to make available 13 million litres to ease Nigerians’ stress, some have called for Oil King, “Oil King”, Wale Tinubu (Group Chief Executive of Oando PLC) and Femi Otedola, (Chairman of Forte Oil Plc) to do so.

Why Jonathan Lost The Presidential Election - PDP Chair

Captain Olatunji Shelle, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Lagos State Chapter has explained why President Jonathan lost the presidential elections in the state and other parts of the country.

Speaking during an interview with our correspondent on the claims that Jonathan lost because he failed to do certain things, Shelle said he had expected the president to have raised some objections when the issue of underage voting in certain parts of the country cropped up.

Sacked PDP Chairman, Tunji Shelle

“I also expected him to raise issues when he saw a sort of romance between the INEC chairman, Jega and the APC. INEC is supposed to be independent but that doesn’t imply they cannot be cautioned if they are going astray. I think Mr. President didn’t do all these because he is a complete gentleman.
“I also believed that some authorities who are supposed to be in charge of security worked against Mr. President too. These are some of the facts that many people are not ready to reel out because they want a united country,” he said.
Speaking on how he felt when it was announced that PDP lost the presidential election, he said: “Naturally, I will feel bad as the chairman of the party in Lagos because we worked very hard. We pointed out two areas that could militate against us like the distribution of PVC’s which was skewed in favour of one region against another and card readers which didn’t function maximally during the presidential election, and yet they counted the votes.
“These are some of the irregularities that affected the chances of Mr. President and our candidates in the National Assembly election. In Lagos in particular, a lot of rigging took place and that is why we approached the tribunal for redress,” he alleged.

Jonathan had lost the March 28 president election to Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress. He has been named a hero in some quarters for conceding defeat, thereby averting the crisis that would have erupted in the nation.
Meanwhile, since the PDP’s loss at the polls, the party has been embroiled in crisis both at the state and federal level.
The executive Committee of the PDP had sacked Shelle for misusing election campaign funds.
At the national level, some top members of the party are calling for the removal of the party’s national chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, for failing to lead the party to victory. Mu’azu finally resigned last week.

GMB Releases New Official Portrait

The president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has released a new official portrait.

On the previous one, which was released one week ago, the president-elect is frown, and his look seems to be angry, while on the new one he is smiling.

The old official portrait of the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari.

The new official portrait of the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari

He also took to his Twitter account to speak about what leadership means to him.
Buhari noted that the task ahead will be challenging and daunting, but it is surmountable.
See his tweet below:



His running mate and now Vice-President-elect Professor Yemi Osinbajo also smiles on his official portrait.

The official portrait of the Vice-President-elect Yemi Osinbajo

It should be mentioned that Buhari who is former military ruler will drop the title ‘General’ from his name after his inauguration on May 29, 2015.
The inauguration activities commenced last Friday with prayer service for the president-elect.
However, Muhammadu Buhari didn’t attend the service as he is currently in London for the private visit.
The president-elect was represented by the former vice-president Atiku Abubakar.
Prof. Osinbajo alongside with his wife Dolapo worshipped together with the outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan and his his wife Dame Patience on May, 24, Sunday.

Why GTB May Join List Of Fuel Scarcity Casualties

One of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, Guaranty Trust Bank, GTB may soon join the growing list of casualties of the lingering fuel scarcity in the country, Naij.com has learnt.
This is coming on the heels of a total shut down by various radio stations in the country following their inability to power their generating sets as the ongoing fuel scarcity scourge gets thicker.
In a press statement released Sunday evening, the management of the bank stated that from Monday, May 25, all branches of the company will start closing by 1pm as they have found it difficult to get diesel to power their plants across the country.
The statement made available to Naij.com reads: “the current shortage of petroleum products in the country has limited our ability to supply diesel to all our branches in order to continue normal branch operations. Due to this, we unavoidably have to close our branches nationwide at 1pm from tomorrow (Monday)
“Whilst we have had to take this step to close branch operations early, we would like to seek your understanding at this time, and assure you that we will continue to work hard at finding alternative solutions to this situation and will advise you once the situation has abated.
“We sincerely apologise for every inconvenience this might cause you”.
Telecommunication giant, MTN had earlier informed of the possibility of shutting down within the next 24hours as the fuel scarcity keeps biting hard into the nation’s economy.
Meanwhile, Capital Oil and Gas boss, Ifeanyi Uba, has promised to rescue the country from its present state as he has reportedly ordered that 13million litres of petroleum be circulated throughout the federation before dawn today.

FUEL SCARCITY: Akindele Rides Bicycle To Church

The fuel scarcity has eaten deep into Nigeria’s economy for many days now, making both ordinary and notable Nigerians do extraordinary things in order to combat the sad situation.

Funke Akindele

The Nollywood star Funke Akindele stunned everyone around her yesterday as she left her car at home and decided to ride a bicycle to church yesterday. The actress took to her Instagram page to explain how the bicycle she rode to church was a life saver due to the fact that the fuel scarcity has reached her also.
The actress also revealed later in the evening yesterday how the stress of riding a bicycle to the church got to her, and she has decided to ride a bike for other purposes. She said this would save more energy and more fuel. See her posts below:

Thank God for my bicycle! wonder how I would have gotten to church today. #fuelscarcity

A photo posted by Funke akindele (@funkejenifaakindele) on May 24, 2015 at 8:37am PDT

Man must waka #fuelscarcity thanks for the 1litre o! Dumped my bicycle for now. Riding bicycle no be yam! @medlinboss
A photo posted by Funke akindele (@funkejenifaakindele) on May 24, 2015 at 12:15pm PDT

The 38-year-old actress  became popular with her comedy movie ‘Jenifa’ in which she played the lead role of a village girl who goes to the city with hopes of feeling part of the sophisticated crowd.

FUEL SCARCITY: The Beat FM Goes Off

The Beat FM has joined the bandwagon of companies in Nigeria groaning under the current scarcity of diesel and other petroleum products.


The Beat and its sister station Naija FM known to operate on a 24/7 basis now close as early as 8:30 pm due to diesel shortage.
The station has been intimating its listeners via its Twitter handle regarding the current dilemma it has found itself.
See tweets below:

We will be shutting down at 8.30pm today due to diesel shortage. We have to ration. We will be back on tomorrow. We will keep you updated

— THE BEAT 99.9FM (@THEBEAT999FM) May 23, 2015

We’re going off again. We’ll be back tomorrow at 6am
— THE BEAT 99.9FM (@THEBEAT999FM) May 24, 2015

Mobile phone operators, such as MTN and Airtel have also warned that the lingering scarcity may affect their ability provide quality service to their numerous subscribers.

Resign - EX Chairman Tells NWC Members

Vincent Ogbulafor, former Chairman of PDP has asked members of the National Party to honorably resign in the interest of the party.

Vincent Ogbulafor

Ogulafor, speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in Umuahia on Sunday, said the members of the party should be honourable by bowing out of its National Working committee.
The former Chairman said their resignation would be in the interest of the party as it would pave the way for fresh hands to steady the PDP ship ahead of the 2019 general elections.
Using the resignation of the National Chairman and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the party, Adamu Muazu and Tony Anenih as excuses for party interest before personal interest, Ogbulafor called on the NWC members to resign.
“I feel happy about their resignation because I feel they did so in the interest of the party. So, I feel it is better for all the committee members to voluntarily resign if they love the party and want it to survive,’’ he said.
Ogbulafor said the present composition of the party took steps which worked against the re-election of president Goodluck Jonathan.
“The party played the politics of hate and exclusion, past national chairmen were completely excluded and were never invited to offer our own ideas on how to deliver Jonathan.
“When I was the chairman, I controlled 28 states and a majority in the National Assembly and also won additional four states for the party.
“Some of us performed better and have good ideas on how to keep PDP in power for as long as I predicted,’’ he said.
Ogbulafor had earlier predicted that PDP would rule Nigeria for uninterrupted 60 years but explained why his vision was not achieved.
“I made the prediction in clear conscience and realisation that it was achievable, given that PDP controlled 28 states, majority in the National Assembly and local government administration.
“So, there is nothing that could have stopped PDP if we were able to control the line-up.’’
Ogulafor also lamented the constant change in leadership of the party, “Since I left office, PDP has changed its chairmen five times. This is a pointer that all is not well with the party.
“This is why I am calling on the NWC members to quit without compulsion to pave the way for fresh blood that will bring vibrancy and help to move the party forward,’’ he said
Debunking rumours of a defection, the PDP Chieftain said his visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, John Oyegun, congratulate him in the spirit of sportsmanship following the party’s win at the Presidential elections.
Earlier today, the PDP Board of Trustees revealed that it will meet in Abuja on Monday to discuss the replacement of Chief Tony Anenih who resigned as chairman of the board during the week.
Meanwhile, former National Administrative Secretary of the party, Alhaji Habu Fari has declared interest to replace Adamu Muazu as the next National Chairman of PDP.