Abuja Media Circle

In a new interview with  Daily Trust , President elect, Buhari expressed reservations over claims by the government of subsidizing the petroleum sector. He spoke on how during his time as Military leader, they were able to make fuel available at all times. Below are excerpts of what he said in the interview One burning issue is fuel subsidy. I believe you are aware of the queues in major cities like Lagos and Abuja. The fuel importers say they are unsure of the direction of the new government in this area. Have you considered maintaining or withdrawing this subsidy or are you questioning whether it didn’t exist at all? One of the problems I have, other than the military, is the petroleum industry where I served for three and a half years under General Obasanjo. When people start talking about this subsidy I honestly get confused. I will tell you this, and I hope it will answer what you want to know. Back then we had a refinery in Port Harcourt, which was refining 30,000 ba...

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A naval officer, Ehimen Benjamin, was dismissed as a result of absence from duty when he came back from his late wife’s burial while his colleague, Emmanuel, was accused of insubordination and dismissed from service. Leadership's OIBOH PETER writes on how both men are now trying to survive with okada riding and car wash business in Abuja. Ehimen Benjamin with service No X10645 was enlisted into the Nigeria Navy in Port Harcourt in 2006 and was posted to Lagos Naval Base to serve in the waterways. He was accused and dismissed from the service for absence from duty. It all started when he returned from his late wife’s burial. Benjamin said, “My wife was sick and she was in a bad condition. I took permission from my superior officer to rush her to the hospital for treatment.  'Unfortunately, she died and I had to take her for burial in Esan West local government area of Edo State where we hail from. Before leaving for the village, I told my divisional officer ...