Author: Daily Post Nigeria

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the premium motor spirit price after Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price.

A market survey by DAILY POST on Thursday showed NNPCL outlets in Abuja and its environs have adjusted their petrol pump price to N1,364 per liter from N1,295. This means that the state-owned oil firm hiked petrol by N69 per liter.

The latest fuel prices have been implemented at Gwarimpa, Kubwa Expressway, Wuse Zone 6, and Zone 4 NNPCL filling stations in Abuja.

“We adjusted our pump price to N1364 per liter from N1295 this morning, an attendant said.

Filling stations in Abuja, such as MRS, BOVAS, and others, have raised their petrol price to between N1365 and N1370 per liter.

Recall that Dangote Refinery had on Wednesday increased its fuel gantry price by N75 to N1,275 per liter from N1,200 due to a hike in crude oil price to above $115 per liter.

BREAKING: NNPCL increases fuel price

Fulham are stalling on the permanent transfer fee for Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze, DAILY POST reports.

The tricky winger arrived the Craven Cottage on a season-long loan from Serie A giants, AC Milan last summer.

A purchase clause of €24m was inserted into the contract.

Fulham are now seeking to reduce the fee, according to Milan Press.

Chukwueze have make a positive impact at Fulham despite the array of quality of wingers at the club

The 27-year-old has registered three goals, and four assists in 20 league appearances for the Whites.

Transfer: Fulham stall on transfer fee for Chukwueze

The West African Journalists for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (WAJESHA) has condemned the rising cases of xenophobic attacks against Africans living in South Africa.

The group made its position known in an official statement signed by its Editor-in-Chief, Aminu Adamu Ahmed on Thursday.

WAJESHA said the attacks are unacceptable and called for urgent action to stop the violence.

“These attacks are wrong. They are cruel. And they have no place on this continent,” the group said.

The organisation described Africa as a continent already facing major challenges such as poverty, disease, climate change, food insecurity, and political instability, saying violence against fellow Africans only worsens the situation.

It said those affected are not strangers but “our people who share the same African blood, history of struggle, and hopes for a better future.”

WAJESHA also raised concern about the psychological impact of the attacks on victims.

“We are deeply troubled by the mental and psychological damage these attacks are inflicting on victims. Fear, trauma, displacement, and loss leave lasting scars,” it said.

The group warned that the violence is also affecting relations between African countries, including trade and cooperation.

It described xenophobia as a betrayal of Pan-African values, saying it goes against the vision of unity promoted by African leaders.

“Every act of xenophobic violence spits on that legacy,” the statement added.

WAJESHA called on the South African government to take immediate action to stop the attacks and bring perpetrators to justice.

“We urge South African authorities to bring the perpetrators of these attacks to justice and deploy every available resource to stop the violence,” it said.

The group also called for a national campaign to promote tolerance, dignity, and respect for all Africans living in the country.

It further urged civil society groups, religious leaders, the media, and citizens in South Africa to speak out against the violence.

West African journalists condemn rising xenophobic incidents in South Africa

Former Arsenal midfielder, Ray Parlour, has hailed two players after Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the Champions League semi-final first leg tie on Tuesday.

Speaking to talkSPORT on Wednesday, Parlour singled out Michael Olise and Luis Diaz for special praise due to their performances.

He insisted that Olise was a different class against the Parisians, while Diaz was superb.

“Olise was a different class. Luis Diaz was superb on that left-hand side for Bayern going forward,” Parlour said.

“You look at it now, and I’m sure Atletico Madrid and Arsenal will be looking at that and thinking, ‘Wait a minute, if we get them in the final, then one of us is going to have to be at our best if we’re going to beat Bayern Munich or PSG’”.

UCL: Different class, superb – Ex-Arsenal midfielder Parlour hails two players after PSG, Bayern game

UEFA has explained why Arsenal was denied a late penalty in their Champions League semi-final first leg at Atletico Madrid.

Eberechi Eze, who had come on as a substitute in the second half, fell over inside the box in the 78th minute.

Referee Danny Makkelie initially awarded against Atletico defender David Hancko.

But despite Hancko making contact with Eze’s foot, the VAR intervened and asked Makkelie to review the incident at the on-pitch monitor.

After watching multiple replays, Makkelie decided to rule out the penalty-kick.

The decision left Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta fumming and called it “completely unacceptable”.

However, in a terse statement, UEFA said: “Atleti player, No 17, did not commit a foul on the opponent.”

UCL: UEFA releases statement on Arsenal’s Eze cancelled penalty against Atletico

The wave of political defections in Jigawa State appears to be gaining momentum as Governor Umar Namadi has received two prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

This was contained in a statement issued by Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.

The defectors, Alhaji Sani Haru Babura from Babura Local Government Area and Alhaji Mustapha Sule Tankarkar from Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area, formally joined the APC at the Government House, Dutse, alongside their supporters and local party structures.

Receiving the new entrants, Governor Namadi described their decision as a major political statement, noting that their exit from the PDP underscores the changing political dynamics in the state.

“These are people who have spent 28 years in the PDP without thinking of changing parties. Today, they are here,” the governor said, attributing the development to growing confidence in the APC’s leadership and direction.

He further highlighted the political weight of the defectors, describing them as individuals with strong grassroots influence and credibility, capable of shaping political outcomes at the local level.

Governor Namadi maintained that the increasing influx of members into the APC signals its position as the dominant political force in Jigawa State, adding that the party remains open to all who are willing to contribute to its vision.

“The message is clear. APC is the leading party in Jigawa State. You either come and join the train, or you will be left out,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Alhaji Sani Haru Babura and Alhaji Mustapha Sule Tankarkar said their decision to leave the PDP was informed by Governor Namadi’s leadership style and what they described as his commitment to fairness and development.

They also pledged to mobilise support for the APC and work towards its success in future elections.

Defections deepen in Jigawa as PDP stalwarts dump party for APC

Public Affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu has accused the Federal Government of bias following the flag-off of a N25 billion ecumenical chapel project at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

Shehu made his position known in a post shared on X on Wednesday night, reacting to reports that the Federal Government and the Christian Association of Nigeria have commenced construction of the facility.

“The N25 Billion project was flagged -off on April 26, 2026 by the Secretary to the Federal Government, George Akume, Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, other Senior Federal Government and CAN officials.

“According to SGF George Akume, the project represents a “confluence of faith and progress” which will meet passengers’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

“Archbishop Okoh said travelers need a place where they can regain their calm before they enter the aeroplane,” Mahdi quoted.

According to him, the involvement of top government officials in the project shows that it has full backing at the highest level.

“For this project to be flagged off by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Aviation Minister means the President is fully aware and has given his consent,” he said.

Shehu also pointed to the allocation of land for the project, suggesting that key government figures must have been involved in approving the space.

He further questioned when Muslim travellers would be given the same prominent and visible land space to build a mosque at the airport.

“When will equal financial contribution be provided to the Muslim faithful as was done for CAN?” he asked.

He also queried whether government officials would show similar support for a mosque project, including attending a groundbreaking ceremony.

“When will some Muslim ministers be sent to perform the same role?” he added.

“When will P-ABT put a disclaimer that he is not aware of the N25billion Federal government/CAN Project so that Muslim faithfuls will “believe him as neutral”

He argued that without equal treatment, the project risks creating the impression of partiality.

“This N25 Billion project is an equation with two variables, one known and the other unknown. For the picture to become clear, the equation must be balanced otherwise it remains the case of: “A mother in charge of the kitchen will feed her children first and out of hate will deliberately starve the others to death,” he said.

Mahdi Shehu accuses Nigerian govt of bias over N25bn airport chapel project

A staff member at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, in Lagos, Frank Omorojie, has been commended for returning a lost purse containing cash and important travel documents to its owner at the departure hall of Terminal 2.

The incident occurred on Wednesday at the Rwanda Air check-in area, where Omorojie reportedly discovered the misplaced item.

The purse contained $1,700, a Nigerian and British passport, as well as a credit card.

According to airport sources, the discovery immediately raised concerns about tracing the owner, but Omorojie promptly handed the item over to Aviation Security, AVSEC, personnel without hesitation.

Following standard airport procedures, the recovered belongings were properly documented and transferred to the Customer Service unit, which quickly made a public announcement to locate the owner.

Within a short time, a Nigerian passenger scheduled to travel to Kigali, Rwanda, who had already feared the items were lost permanently, was reunited with all her belongings intact.

Airport officials described the incident as a clear demonstration of professionalism and integrity, noting that such actions reinforce public confidence in airport operations and staff conduct.

Speaking briefly, Omorojie said his decision was guided by simple principles of honesty.

“I just did what was right,” he said.

His action has since drawn praise from colleagues and airport authorities, who described it as a commendable example of responsibility and ethical conduct in public service.

Airport staff returns $1,700, passports to passenger at Lagos airport

Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged leaders, aspirants, and supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to desist from destructive politics.

Shettima made the call in a statement on Wednesday, calling on all and sundry to exercise restraint and maintain party unity as political consultations for the 2027 general elections begin.

The Vice President, in the statement titled: “2027: Don’t Pull Down the Roof”, likened the APC to a family that must not destroy its own house over internal ambitions.

According to him, the political season comes with familiar fever of democracy, stressing that consultations have begun across wards, local governments, party offices and private homes.

“The political season is here again. We don’t have to pull down the roof. We all should desist from destructive politics.

“Aspirants are making calls, elders are receiving visits, supporters are counting delegates, and the marketplace of ambition is alive once more.

“This is proof that our democracy still breathes. It is evidence that power in our republic is still something to be negotiated, contested, persuaded, and earned. But every season of politics also comes with its temptations.

“It comes with the temptation to mistake disagreement for betrayal, competition for enmity, preference for exclusion, and media interpretation for truth,” the statement partly read.

2027: ‘Don’t pull down roof, desist from destructive politics’ – VP Shettima to Nigerians

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