MORNING BRIEFINGS | 040625

This is your morning briefing on major news headlines across Nigeria and the globe:

Nigeria News Headlines

1. Fuel Scarcity Looms in Abuja and Northern Nigeria

• The Mokwa flood disaster has caused severe disruptions in fuel supply chains, leading to concerns about an impending fuel scarcity.
• The flood, which killed over 150 people and destroyed the Mokwa Bridge, has stranded petrol trucks that supply Abuja and Northern Nigeria.
• Petroleum marketers, including PETROAN and IPMAN, have reacted, urging the government to intervene.
• Officials at MRS and NNPCL filling stations warn that fuel shortages may occur during the upcoming Eid al-Adha celebrations (June 6–9), but prices are expected to remain stable at N895 per litre.
• The government is exploring alternative supply routes from Port Harcourt and Warri to mitigate the crisis.

2. Mounting Death Toll and Humanitarian Crisis in Nigeria

• Amnesty International has raised concerns over daily attacks by armed groups, stating that over 10,217 people have been killed in the past two years.
• The worst-hit states include Benue (6,896 deaths) and Plateau (2,630 deaths).
• The Nigerian government has invited Amnesty International for dialogue following its report.
• Citizens have expressed frustration over the government's handling of security issues, with many calling for urgent intervention.

MORNING BRIEFING: 27-04-22

On the headlines this moment, Russia halts gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, shutting off gas supplies to both countries, a situation described as “gas blackmail’ against both countries ahead of UK call to boost Ukraine military aid.

Back home in Nigeria, ahead of its 2023 general elections “Ogun’ll support your presidential ambition”, governor Abiodun tells Osinbajo, thus declaring his support for the Vice President’s presidential bid.

Also, ahead of 2023 general elections in Nigeria, SEB gather that Northern PDP leaders reject Saraki, Mohammed as consensus presidential aspirants. You may also wish to relate this to Saraki’s submission on “Why plot remove me as senate president failed”.