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Tinubu urges CNG rollout as petrol prices surge

The President said Nigeria’s exposure to global energy price shocks makes the transition to alternative fuels necessary. The post Tinubu urges CNG rollout as petrol prices surge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Tinubu urges CNG rollout as petrol prices surge

Segun Showunmi, an Ogun State PDP chieftain, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid. He urged voters in the South-West region to mobilize behind Tinubu.

In a separate development, Ambassador Ephraim Iyke Nwonu, the ADC House of Representatives candidate for Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State, has withdrawn from the race to support Tinubu's re-election bid, according to Daily Post Nigeria. Nwonu previously supported Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate.

Nwonu cited his long-standing relationship with Tinubu, dating back to 1992, as the reason for his support. He plans to join APC stakeholders in Ebonyi State and his constituency to mobilize support for Tinubu and the state governor.

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IDF kills Hamas commander who infiltrated Israel during October 7 attacks

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