This news roundup highlights key stories from Nigerian newspapers, including the ongoing debate between former president Obasanjo and NNPC, proposed tariff increases, and updates on government initiatives and political developments.
Reports on the exchange between ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company ( NNPC ) dominate the frontpages. The Punch reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised governors over the handling of monthly allocations. The newspaper says telecommunication companies have proposed a 100 percent increase in tariffs, pending approval from the government.
Daily Trust reports that the federal government is yet to commence the 150-day free import duty for food items after the initiative was announced five months ago. The newspaper says Olatunji Disu, commissioner of police in the federal capital territory (FCT), said 140 police officers of the command died from violent protests and high blood pressure in 2024. Vanguard reports that NNPC has asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to visit the Port Harcourt refinery to verify its operational status. Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, said facts and figures betrayed the performance claims of the federal government. The Nation reports that Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, said the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led house of assembly is the authentic state legislature. The newspaper says Obi has debunked reports of merger talks with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for the 2027 presidential election
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NNPC Invites Obasanjo to Tour Rehabilitated Port Harcourt RefineryFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has been invited by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to visit its rehabilitated Port Harcourt refinery. The invitation follows Obasanjo's recent comments expressing doubts about the refinery's functionality and alleging misleading claims by the NNPC regarding its operational status.
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Nigerian Lawmakers Violate Laws, NNPC Insists Port Harcourt Refinery OperationalNigerian lawmakers have been criticized for violating the country's laws and ignoring the needs of people with disabilities despite spending N42 billion on renovations. Meanwhile, the NNPC insists that the old Port Harcourt Refinery is operational and invites sceptics to verify its status.
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Call for Obasanjo to Unite Opposition for 2027 Nigerian ElectionsFormer Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum, Salihu Lukman, urges former President Olusegun Obasanjo and other former leaders to unite opposition parties to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential elections. Lukman warns that a fragmented opposition risks another term for Tinubu and emphasizes the need for virtuous leadership for sustainable growth.
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Nigerian Minister Warns of Foreigners Holding Nigerian PassportsOlubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria's Minister of Interior, raises alarm about the prevalence of foreigners possessing Nigerian passports, leading to global embarrassment and wrongful attribution of crimes to Nigerian citizens. He emphasizes the need for pre-data documentation and authentication processes to ensure the integrity of Nigerian passports.
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Obasanjo Reveals Yar'Adua Rejected Dangote's $750 Million Refinery OfferFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo disclosed that his successor, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, declined a $750 million proposal from Aliko Dangote to operate the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries in 2007. Obasanjo stated that while the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited acknowledged its limitations in managing the refineries, it insisted on taking control. He emphasized that Dangote's team had prepared a $750 million Public–Private Partnership (PPP) offer, but the government opted to manage the refineries independently.
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NNPC Loan Helps Dangote Refinery, Fuels Nigeria's Energy Self-SufficiencyThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited highlights its $1 billion loan backed by crude oil as crucial in supporting the Dangote Refinery during financial difficulties. This loan supported the establishment of Nigeria's first private refinery and exemplifies NNPC's commitment to public-private partnerships. NNPC also emphasizes its role in revitalizing Nigeria's refining capacity through the restart of the Port Harcourt Refinery, promoting Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative energy source, and achieving its first profit in decades.
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