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Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairman and Kano governorship candidate Ibrahim Ali Amin, often known as Ibrahim Little, has bemoaned the unfavorable advancements Nigerians are enjoying under President Bola Tinubu’s rule.

In an interview with the Daily Post, he criticized the President’s assertion that the APC has improved Nigerians’ quality of life.

In Imo State, he was responding to the President’s comments at a book launch and project commissioning.

The term “change” can be either positive or negative, he explained.

Nigerians today, by which I mean regular Nigerians who are not associated with the APC-led administration or people in authority, will be honest with you.

No sane person will agree with our president’s remarks if they do not receive crumbs from the APC politicians’ table.

“He has just caused Nigerians to suffer more. We have actually gotten worse at whatever issue we had under Buhari.

The ADC leader criticized the APC-led administration for failing to engage with the average Nigerian, according to him.

It should be more about action than words when it comes to governing.

99% of governance is action, and only 1% is talk.

Sadly, he said, “all we see today is talk and no real impact on people’s lives.”

“The President has failed in his primary constitutional duty to protect lives and property,” he said, criticizing Tinubu’s handling of insecurity.

Regarding the country’s security, he asked whether any Nigerian could genuinely claim that things have gotten better.

Bandits, kidnappers, and Boko Haram are killing more people every day. It has become a national catastrophe and is no longer just a northern issue.

Bandits still rule a number of local administrations in Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara States, he claims.

“We have observed villages and local governments where the people now pay taxes to bandits rather than the government,” he stated.

He emphasized that protecting the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as ensuring the safety of citizens’ lives and property, are the president’s main responsibilities as outlined in the Nigerian Constitution.

Both obligations, he said, have been disregarded.

“The fact that criminals effectively rule parts of Nigeria has caused a significant setback to the country’s territorial integrity.”

He added that ensuring the welfare and well-being of citizens is the president’s second main responsibility.

Nigerians have become poorer under Tinubu’s leadership, with many finding it difficult to pay for necessities, Little bemoaned.

He also chastised Tinubu for failing to visit attack-affected regions, claiming the president appears more focused on going to social gatherings.

He has never traveled to a region where Boko Haram or banditry has taken hold since taking office. However, he was at a burial in Plateau and a senator’s wedding in Kaduna,” he continued.

Nigeria lost 200,000 barrels of crude oil per day due to the recent strike by the country’s oil workers, which resulted in a three-day supply disruption of over 600,000 barrels, according to Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC).

A confrontation with Dangote Refineries’ management over the alleged dismissal of 800 employees prompted the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) to call for its members to go on strike last month.

Regarding the impact of the three-day strike on the oil sector, Ojulari said that the NNPC’s production capacity was significantly impacted by the industrial action.

Nigeria has just attained a 7 billion cubic feet (BCF) of gas, according to the GCEO, who told reporters after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos and calling the strike action regrettable.

The strike that resulted from the Dangote and PENGASSAN disagreement was regrettable, in my opinion. When there is a strike and crucial personnel are not available to service critical facilities, optimal output is nearly impossible. In this instance, the deferred output actually resulted in a considerable loss of nearly 200,000 barrels per day.

Additionally, he stated, “we have gas production that was postponed and power generation that was impacted by that strike by approximately 1.2 megawatts.”

He did, however, express satisfaction that the federal government’s prompt action, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Federal Ministry of Labor, had ended the problem.

“I’m very pleased that the federal government, under the direction of the Minister of Labor and with the full support of the National Security Adviser, was able to bring everyone together for a dialogue and bring them to the table. Now, there has been a communiqué that has been agreed upon on the way forward,” Ojulari continued.

Since then, we have been able to restore output to the previous level, albeit there are still a few areas where we need to catch up. We are all extremely hopeful that everyone will follow the message. In general, we have progressively reverted to the deferment that we currently have and to recover lost productivity,” he continued.

Ojulari added that Nigeria has been able to increase its production of crude oil since last month, stating that in September 2025, 1.68 million barrels of crude oil were produced daily, along with 7 billion cubic feet of gas per day.

“We are progressing well. As you are aware, last month’s oil production of 1.68 mbpd was excellent. It had been roughly five years since the last one. We also achieved the largest gas production in recent history, surpassing 7 billion cubic feet per day, in terms of milestones.

“We also anticipate that by the end of the year, we should be clocking at least 1.8 mbpd, thanks to some turnaround maintenance we completed in August and September, all of which are scheduled to return this month,” the NNPC CEO said.

Although he expressed hope that the price will stabilize soon after the crisis is resolved, he attributed the recent increase in cooking gas prices to the artificial scarcity brought on by the PENGASSAN strike.

The increase you observed was comparatively artificial because, during the strike, loading and movement were delayed for two to three days. As a result, you might observe that some people who had resources in reserves had to pay a price, and it may take some time for distribution to fully resume once things return to normal.

Ojulari continued, “I anticipate that now that prices are normal, they should go back to where they were prior to the strike.”

When asked why he was visiting the president, Ojulari explained that it was a standard visit to inform him of any changes in the oil industry, particularly the assignment he had been given to draw in investors.

It’s a great chance to provide the president an update on NNPC’s progress, especially with regard to production performance and our efforts to draw in investment.

The President gave us a clear directive, as you may remember, to increase gas output and production to at least 2 million barrels per day by 2027 and up to 3 million barrels per day by 2030. So, how are we doing this year and how are we getting ready for next year to make sure we achieve this growth? Accordingly, that was among the changes I provided to the President,” the engineer wrote.

Due to the return of light lines after the PENGASSAN and Dangote incidents, the NNPC has raised the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also referred to as gasoline, at its retail locations once more.

It was discovered that NNPC stations in Abuja, particularly in the Wuse Zone 6 and Zone 4 districts, had raised the price of their pumps from N890 to N905 per liter. This represented a change of N15, or around 1.7%.

The latest price increase, according to Abubakar Maigandi, president of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), is the result of recent supply disruptions brought on by the conflict between PENGASSAN and the Dangote Refinery.

“The disruption caused by PENGASSAN’s strike is the reason,” he stated. Nonetheless, the IPMAN chief stated that “our members are still selling between N885 and N895 per litre.”

“Impact of the New Tax Reform Laws on Nigerians in the Diaspora” is the title of a virtual interactive session that the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee are organizing.

The conversation demonstrates the Federal Government’s dedication to inclusivity and openness in the execution of policies, according to Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM.

Friday, October 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (Nigeria Time) is the date of the session, which intends to inform Nigerians in the diaspora on the effects of the recently passed tax laws.

Additionally, it will offer a transparent forum for resolving ambiguities and addressing compliance and obligation-related concerns.

Nigerians living abroad must be well-informed about the new tax structure and its possible effects on their economic endeavors, Dabiri-Erewa added, since they are important contributors to the country’s progress.

During the workshop, participants will receive practical insights and questions answered by professionals from the Presidential Committee and related agencies.

All attendees are urged to register ahead of time by scanning the event’s QR code or using *https://forms.gle/gnad3z5Wf7JjcamA8*.

Meanwhile, Nigerian-American Captain Kelechi Ndukwe has been congratulated by NIDCOM on his elevation to Commander of the U.S. Navy’s Rota, Spain-based Destroyer Squadron 60 and Task Force 65.

This was disclosed by the commission in a statement that Gabriel Odu, who works in the Media, Public Relations, and Protocols unit, signed.

According to reports, the Commission said that Ndukwe will now be in charge of U.S. Navy destroyer operations in Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean. The announcement was made in Abuja on September 26, 2025.

His new position is a reflection of his leadership and years of service in global naval operations.

When Ndukwe became the first Nigerian-American to command the USS Halsey (DDG-97), a guided-missile destroyer in the U.S. Navy, in April 2021, he made history.

His ascent to the highest levels of the U.S. Navy has been characterized as a tale of greatness, discipline, and determination. He is the son of Nigerian immigrants.

His promotion is a source of pride for Nigeria, the international naval community, and Nigerians residing overseas, the Commission said, in addition to being a personal accomplishment.

Additionally, it guaranteed sustained assistance for Nigerians living abroad who use their work and principles to change the world.

Commander Ndukwe received another round of plaudits from NIDCOM, which described his career as an encouragement to Nigerians around the world.

With the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) starting work on the National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP 2026-2030), Nigeria’s drug control initiatives are moving into a new phase.

NDLEA Chairman Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) officially launched the program Monday in Niger State during a five-day workshop sponsored by the ECOWAS Commission and backed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, issued a press statement on Monday, October 6, in which Marwa urged stakeholders to make sure the new plan addresses rapidly changing threats in the illegal drug trade, going beyond standard tactics.

The NDCMP 2026–2030 needs to be both ambitious and realistic, all-encompassing and focused, and owned by the country but also regionally and internationally, according to Marwa. “New and emerging threats, such as synthetic drugs, dark-web trafficking, poly-substance use, and the illicit financial flows that support the drug trade, must be boldly addressed.”

He emphasized that the workshop offers a singular chance to pinpoint what has succeeded, point out weaknesses, and map out creative avenues. “This is not just about creating another document; it’s about establishing a shared vision to protect Nigerians’ health, safety, and well-being,” Marwa continued.

As drug risks change around the world, UNODC Country Representative Cheikh Ousmane, represented by Dr. Akanidomo Ibanga, praised Nigeria’s efforts but called for flexibility.

Dr. Daniel Amankwaah on behalf of ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs Prof. Fatou Sow Sarr promised that regional support will continue, calling the project “a strategic step toward strengthening Nigeria’s drug control framework.”

It is anticipated that contributions from federal ministries, agencies, and civil society organizations would influence the new plan, which takes the place of the present NDCMP, which expires this year.