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Despite claims by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited that the logistic issues causing fuel scarcity had been addressed, Nigerians in Lagos and other parts of the country were still struggling to get Premium Motor Spirit as many filling stations remained under lock and key throughout the weekend. The PUNCH independently gathered that the situation might worsen in Lagos and other parts of the South-West like Ogun, Oyo, Osun and others because there was a directive by the NNPCL that fuel trucks must first service the Federal Capital Territory before any other place. As a result, the majority of trucks leaving the depots in Lagos since Friday were heading for Abuja. Officials of the NNPCL and marketers told our correspondents that there was a directive that depots should service Abuja filling stations before any other part of the nation. They worried that queues might linger for the next three days in the South-West. According to the oil sector sources, hundreds of

Nigerian Woman Sets Guinness World Record With 55-Hour Interview Marathon Clara Chizoba Kronborg, a Nigerian social media entrepreneur, has made history by completing the longest interviewing marathon, lasting an impressive 55 hours and 24 seconds. Previously held by Rob Oliver (USA) with a time of 37 hours and 44 minutes, Clara's record-breaking feat was marked by a series of engaging conversations on her YouTube talk show. Throughout the marathon, she interviewed a diverse range of individuals, including politicians, business owners, content creators, actors, and real estate agents, totaling 90 interviews. The discussions centered around each guest's journey to success, reflecting Clara's own upbringing in Onitsha, Nigeria, where she experienced relative poverty. This background fueled her passion for exploring the concept of achievement. Clara expressed her motivation behind the record attempt, stating, "I aimed to bring together diverse voices, sharing

In a recent report, the Lagos State Government disclosed that Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras captured 850,000 traffic violations over a 15-month period. These cameras, totaling 53 in number, are strategically installed across various locations in the state to conduct routine monitoring checks. During the 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa – Ikeja, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, highlighted the efficiency of the Traffic Management Solution (TMS) device. He noted that in the last three months alone, the TMS successfully recorded 26,816 real-time traffic infringements, significantly enhancing traffic enforcement. Mr. Osiyemi emphasized the broader scope of the ANPR system, which not only captures violations related to prescribed particulars but also detects offenses like vehicles moving against traffic flow. From January 2023 to March 2024, the ANPR cameras recorded a total of

MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has announced an upcoming price adjustment for its subscription packages, effective from May 1, 2024. This adjustment comes after a recent review of prices. In a statement titled "Price Adjustment on DStv and GOtv Packages," the company expressed understanding of the potential impact on customers but cited the increasing costs of business operations as the reason behind the decision. Despite this change, MultiChoice reaffirmed its commitment to delivering high-quality content and exceptional service to its customers. The new prices for DStv packages are as follows: - Premium: N37,000 - Compact Plus: N25,000 - Compact: N15,700 - Confam: N9,300 - Yanga: N5,100 - Padi: N3,600 - HDPVR Access Service: N5,000 - Access Fees: N5,000 - XtraView: N5,000 For GOtv packages, the new prices are: - Supa+: N15,700 - Supa: N9,600 - Max: N7,200 - Jolli: N4,850 - Jinja: N3,300 - Smallie: N1,575

Commercial drivers affiliated with CMS Taxi and Bus Nigeria Limited, based in Marina, Lagos, staged a peaceful demonstration against the closure of their garage by the Lagos State Government. They appealed to Governor Babajide  Sanwo-Olu to reopen the garage so they could resume their business operations. Alabi Olabamji Kamorudeen, the president of the union, explained during the protest that the government initially approached them to use the garage for an event, but afterward, it was locked without prior notice. Kamorudeen expressed concern that the government intended to renovate the garage and allocate space to other unions not affiliated with theirs, contrary to their initial understanding. He emphasized that the closure had deprived them of their livelihoods, leaving many members unemployed. The drivers urged Governor Sanwo-Olu to reconsider and prioritize their welfare, along with the needs of the commuters they serve. In response, the governor's Special Adviser

Story of house of horror discovered in Oyo State The kidnapper's den was scattered with mutilated hands and limbs, women's bags, identity cards - including those of students from Lead City University Several severely malnourished people were found aimlessly wandering in the bushes near the building One female 'house of horror' hostage claimed she gave birth the day before being rescued, but her newborn was sold immediately  Stumbled across in the depths of the Soka forest in Nigeria was a dilapidated building, overgrown with weeds and crumbling beneath the weight of the deadly secrets it held within. The rotting building, dubbed the 'house of horror', was discovered just over a decade ago by a group of motorcycle taxi drivers who had gone off the beaten track in search of a lost friend. But what they would find, would haunt them for a lifetime. Buried in the middle of the thick forest in Ibadan, Oyo State, it was originally believed the run-down house was being

Credit to DAILY POST No fewer than two persons have lost their lives in a road accident which involved some officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and individuals suspected to be smugglers. DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred along the Iseyin-Ibadan road in Oyo State on Thursday. Sources told DAILY POST that the customs officers were chasing some people suspected to be smugglers when the accident occurred, leading to the death of a customs officer and a resident of the state whose identity is yet to be revealed. Some Customs officers and other residents involved in the accident sustained various degrees of injuries and are still in hospital as of the time of filing this report. One of the eyewitnesses who asked not to be named told DAILY POST that the remains of the vehicle used in chasing the people suspected to be smugglers had been moved to Iseyin. “There was an accident that occurred yesterday. It was the customs officers who said they were chasing some people sus