Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been photographed at his official residence in the United Kingdom, even as Nigeria faces a deepening fuel crisis. The images of Buhari, who served as President from 2015 to 2023, have surfaced at a time when Nigerians are grappling with unprecedented fuel price hikes.<\/p>\n
Buhari handed over power to his successor, Bola Tinubu, on May 29, 2023. Since leaving office, he has maintained a relatively low profile, splitting his time between Nigeria and the UK. However, his recent appearance abroad comes amid widespread frustration over the economic situation in Nigeria, particularly concerning fuel prices.<\/p>\n
Back home, the cost of petrol has surged, triggering outrage among citizens who are already dealing with high inflation and the rising cost of living. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Monday announced a new pump price for petrol, with prices now estimated to range from N950.22 per litre in Lagos to N1,019.22 per litre in Borno State. Other states, including Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are also witnessing sharp increases, with prices hovering around N999 per litre.<\/p>\n
This spike in fuel costs has added pressure on the Tinubu administration, which is working to navigate the aftermath of the removal of fuel subsidies\u2014a long-debated policy move that was intended to stabilize the economy but has since led to higher costs for consumers. The subsidy removal, implemented shortly after Tinubu took office, has been met with mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a necessary step toward long-term economic recovery, while others are struggling to cope with the immediate consequences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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