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 Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG declares support for NLC planned strike


NUPENG plans nationwide strike over attack on NLC protesters in Kaduna
 
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says it may embark on nationwide industrial action over the attack on members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) protesting in Kaduna state. click
 
 
NSCDC arrests four suspects, impounds truck loaded with ‘adulterated’ petrol
 
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Bayelsa State Command, says its operatives have arrested four suspects and impounded a truck laden with suspected adulterated petroleum products. click
 
Sanwo-Olu unveils 500 mini buses for intra-city transportation
 
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday unveiled 500 mini buses to ensure efficient intra-city transportation in the state click
 
Oladele assumes FRSC zonal command in Ilorin  
 
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Zone RS8 headquarters, Ilorin, Kwara State, now has a new Zonal Commanding Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Clement Oladele click
 
We’re still on roads, despite insecurity – FRSC
 
 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi State said it still discharges its duties of maintaining safety on the roads, notwithstanding the current security challenges. click
 
Maintain 30km/hr speed limit to stay alive, FRSC to motorists
 
The Rivers State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has advised motorists to adhere to the recommended 30km/hr speed limit to ensure their safety on the road. click
 
 
 
 

 

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