World Bank: Tinubu borrowed $1.95 billion from the World Bank within four months; NUPENG to partake in NLC strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Fuel scarcity may worsen in Lagos, others as NUPENG issues Nov 6 strike notice; Afenifere endorses Tinubu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Fuel scarcity may worsen in Lagos, others as NUPENG issues Nov 6 strike notice ISWAP commander captured, fighters killed attempting to liberate terrorists from Army base ‘Those with illicit money buried under soil will have problem’ – Buhari backs CBN Another association of lawyers emerges in Nigeria Afenifere endorses Tinubu Across Nigeria’s 36 states and... Read More

Rankings

Afenifere, Army Base, Association of Lawyers, Buhari, CBN, fuel scarcity, ISWAP commander, lagos, Naira redesign, Nov 6 strike notice, NUPENG, terrorists, Tinubu

December 13, 2018

The Late 5: Sowore protests exclusion from Presidential debate, Ezekwesili, Moghalu react; In a sane society, a peace accord is not necessary – Donald Duke | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Petroluem Industry Bill was experiencing delay because reforms in the industry must be well thought out and must have the best interest of Nigeria and Nigerians as its core objective, assuring that dialogue on the bill is still on-going. The President... Read More

African Action Congress (AAC), Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), Donald Duke, lai mohammed, Late 5, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG), NUPENG, Omoyele Sowore, Petroluem Industry Bill, SDP, Udo Udoma, Yakubu Dogara

September 23, 2018

The Late 5: PDP kicks as INEC declares #OsunDecides inconclusive; INEC fixes re-run election for Thursday | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared Saturday’s governorship election in Osun inconclusive. Meanwhile. the electoral says the rerun of the Osun governorship election which it declared “inconclusive” will now hold on Thursday, September 27, 2018. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected INEC’s declaration of... Read More

Ademola Adeleke, APC, Chevron, Gboyega Oyetola, INEC, Muhammadu Badaru, nnpc, NUPENG, PDP, stella oduah

September 7, 2018

The Late 5: Shekarau finally re-joins the APC, Authorities quell fears of earthquake in Abuja | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Authorities of the FCT Emergency Management Agency and the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) have on Friday, allayed the fears of Abuja residents over speculations of an imminent earthquake in the Federal Capital Territory. The development followed several reports by residents of the city about persistent earth shakings in parts of... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, FCT Emergency Management Agency, Festus Keyamo, Ibrahim Shekarau, INEC, Muhammadu Buhari, National Population Commission, Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, nnpc, NUPENG, Okoi Obono-Obla, PDP

September 7, 2018

The Big 5: Protesters in London demand Leah Sharibu’s release, CBN debits 4 banks N5.87bn over capital importation policy | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: An advocacy group, Church World Service, on Thursday, staged a protest outside the Nigerian High Commission in London, demanding the release of Leah Sharibu, the last among 110 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists from Government Girls’ Science and Technical College (GGSTC), Dapchi in Yobe on February 19.... Read More

Ali Ndume, boko haram, Dapchi, Government Girls’ Science and Technical College (GGSTC), lai mohammed, Leah Sharibu, NUPENG, Reno Omokri

June 3, 2018

The Late 5: Police invites Saraki over indictment in Offa Robbery, Super Eagles announce 23-man World Cup squad and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Nigeria Police have invited Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki to answer allegations against him by suspects who took part in the recent Offa robbery. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Jimoh Moshood said in a statement released, that five of the 22 suspects arrested paraded... Read More

Abdulfattah Ahmed, APC, Bukola Saraki, Gernot Rohr, Jimoh Moshood, Niger Delta Development Commission, Nigeria police, NUPENG, Victor Ndoma-Egba

May 20, 2018

The Late 5: Kogi reveals why it can’t pay salaries, Man beaten to death for killing cow in India and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Kogi state government says it is unable to pay salaries regularly because of the N500 million loan servicing bill it has to settle monthly. In an interview with NAN on Sunday, Kingsley Fanwo, the State Director General, Media and Publicity, said the loans between N400... Read More

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December 25, 2017

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 25th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Fuel is now available, stop panic buying – NUPENG Buhari’s daughter gives her version of her father’s softer side FG has a plan to reduce fuel price but will it work?

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December 25, 2017

Fuel is now available, stop panic buying – NUPENG

The South-West Chairman of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Tayo Aboyeji on Monday confirmed that massive loading of petrol was ongoing at different depots in Lagos. Aboyeji made the confirmation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos, assuring Nigerians that the current scarcity of fuel would end... Read More

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December 8, 2017

Fuel scarcity: The question of the ‘independence’ of marketers

by Alexander O. Onukwue There is an ongoing scarcity of products in the country. Thinking through the roles being played by the various actors in the country’s fuel subsector, one cannot but wonder what the causes are given the expectation that there should be a certain form of independence from government in the market. NUPENG,... Read More

Thinking Through

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October 22, 2017

‘Oil marketers plot against Kachikwu, push for his removal’

The woes of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu might not just be over as some stakeholders in the oil sector are pushing for his removal. A reminder: The minister claimed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) awarded N25 billion contracts without due process. Although, Kachikwu later recanted, saying the issues he raised were... Read More

DAPPMA, Ibe Kachikwu, IPMAN, MOMAN, NARTO, NUPENG, PENGASSAN

October 10, 2017

You brought stability to the NNPC | PENGASSAN, NUPENG declare support for Baru

Oil and gas sector unions on Monday said they were in support of the transformation brought by the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) said this in... Read More

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September 19, 2017

FG to meet NUPENG today as fuel depots remain shut

A nationwide strike called by the United Labour Congress (ULC) commenced on Monday and led to the shutdown of fuel depots in Apapa, Lagos and other parts of the country and, threatened the supply of petroleum products. Highlights: Punch reports – oil workers under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas... Read More

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July 19, 2017

NUPENG dissociates its drivers from Apapa fracas

Workers of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) have said none of its members in Petroleum Tanker Drivers unit was shot by Mobile Police officer in Apapa on Wednesday. The Chairman in South-West Zone of the union, Tokunbo Korodo, said this against reports that some tanker drivers were shot dead during a... Read More

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June 22, 2017

Reconstruction of Apapa-Wharf road may cause fuel scarcity – NUPENG

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has said the gridlock being experienced by petroleum tankers on Apapa-Wharf Road may result to fuel scarcity. The Federal Government had recently launched a reconstruction of the road. South-West Chairman of the union, Tokunbo Korodo on Thursday said petrol tankers have been unable to gain access to... Read More

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June 5, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Why we won’t intervene in sack of Lagos chaplain – CAN President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Supo Ayorinde has said the association will not intervene in the sacking of the chaplain of Lagos State chapel. 2. How we uncovered Dammy Krane’s credit... Read More

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June 5, 2017

NUPENG threatens shutdown over Port Harcourt refinery sale

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has vowed to embark on nationwide strike if the Federal Government sells the Port Harcourt Refining and Petrochemical Company to Oando Plc. President of NUPENG, Dr. Igwe Achese said the government and Oando reached an agreement without the involvement of stakeholders. Achese said exclusion of the host community, workers,... Read More

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June 3, 2017

Senate’s proposed N5 petrol levy a huge joke – NUPENG

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has described the proposed N5 petrol levy by the Senate as a huge joke. South-West Chairman of NUPENG, Tokunbo Korodo said this in Lagos on Saturday. He said the proposal showed that the upper chamber was insensitive to the current economic hardships facing Nigerians. “How can the... Read More

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May 16, 2017

Fuel Scarcity looms in Ekiti as NUPENG, IPMAN cut supply to the state

by Omoleye Omoruyi The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) have decided to stop the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Ekiti State, as two of the unions are in court over a suit by the governor, Ayo Fayose.... Read More

Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, fuel scarcity, fuel supply, IPMAN, NUPENG, PEDAN

April 3, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari will win if he runs for president again – Femi Adesina | Tanker drivers strike will hold as planned – NUPENG | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Buhari will win if he runs for president again – Femi Adesina – YNaija Nigerian-born singer, Mo Adeniran wins The Voice UK 2017 against all odds – YNaija Tanker drivers strike will hold as planned – NUPENG – YNaija Biafra: South-East governors to meet with FG over... Read More

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April 3, 2017

Tanker drivers strike will hold as planned – NUPENG

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has said the planned indefinite strike by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers arm of the union will commence as scheduled today (Monday). The Chairman, NUPENG, South-West Zone, Alhaji Tokunbo Korodo, told The Punch that, “The strike will hold on Monday. We have not received any positive... Read More

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April 1, 2017

Petrol tanker drivers threaten to begin indefinite strike on Monday

by Azeez Adeniyi Petroleum tanker drivers, a branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, (NUPENG) on Friday threatened to go on an indefinite strike starting from Monday, over poor working conditions. NUPENG President, Igwe Achese made the announcement after the meeting of NUPENG Central Working Committee, CWC, in Lagos. Achese said... Read More

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BREAKING: NUPENG suspends warning strike

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, (NUPENG) has called off its three-day warning strike, PM News reports. The decision to end the strike followed a meeting the body held with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige in Abuja on Wednesday. NUPENG embarked on the industrial on Wednesday after the Federal Government... Read More

Cover Stories, The News Blog

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

The top five stories that drove conversations today. NUPENG BEGINS 3-DAY WARNING STRIKE TODAY The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) commenced its three-day warning strike today. 2. 3.5 MILLION BIRDS INFECTED WITH FLU IN 26 STATES – OGBEH The Federal Government has said the Avian Influenza Virus otherwise known as bird flu... Read More

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Ali Ndume, bird flu, NUPENG, The Late 5

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. NUPENG begins 3-day warning strike today The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) will commence its three-day warning strike today. 2. Senate set up ad hoc committee to investigate Southern Kaduna killings The Senate on Tuesday set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the causes... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: NUPENG begins 3-day warning strike today | DiezaniGate: EFCC to declare former NNPC director wanted | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. NUPENG begins 3-day warning strike today – YNaija DiezaniGate: EFCC to declare former NNPC director wanted – YNaija N-Power: Lagos applicants besiege assembly, protest delay of programme – YNaija Senate set up ad hoc committee to investigate Southern Kaduna killings – YNaija Federal retirees lament 14 months unpaid pension –... Read More

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