There were indications yesterday that the raging patrol shortage could last beyond next week as earlier promised by the federal government.The government had said it had placed order's for over a 2.1billion litres of methanol-free petrol to ensure the queues vanish in a few days. However, in an interview with vanguard,National Operations Controller, Independent Petroleum Marketer's Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Mike Osatuyi, said: " The federal government and other stakeholders are working to end it. It might end in Lagos because of increased loading. But it might continue in other parts of the country because of bad roads and other problems ". "I think we should look towards the end of the month to resolve issues and bring in more cargoes that will enable the government to meet demand in many parts of the country. Similarly, the Managing Director/CEO, 11plc, Tunji Oyebanji, said with increased efforts it might be possible to end the shortage in Lagos but doing
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, on Friday, said the court ensured that it was not used to truncate the governorship election that was held in Anambra state recently. Justice Tsoho, who spoke at the 37th Annual Judges Conference, said he was happy that no action emanated from the court to interfere with the gubernatorial election that was held on November 6. He said: “I will continue to appreciate your Lordships for your hard work and dedication to duty throughout the legal year. “I am indeed happy that no action emanated from this court to truncate or interfere with the Anambra state governorship election, which situation was charged and seemed like dry gun powder waiting to be ignited. “Any action taken by the court in one way or the other would have caused a spontaneous reaction by the players in the field, anxiously looking for an excuse and who to blame. “The Anambra elections as well as the Ondo and Edo elections have come and gone and there was no c