In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Wednesday, 04 September, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.

Anger trails rise in pump price of petrol – Vanguard 

Against the backdrop of a new increase in petrol price, marketers have adopted a wide range of price differentials nationwide with petrol stations owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), among the highest pump prices.

We call on President Bola Tinubu and his team to engage in a transparent dialogue with key stakeholders, including fuel marketers and labour unions, to explore viable options for stabilising fuel prices without disproportionately burdening the citizens.

Confusion over new pump price as Dangote petrol sets for market – Guardian

Nigerians, yesterday, started their day with a mix of good news and not-so-pleasant one regarding the lingering fuel crisis in the country.

We urge citizens to unite and demand immediate accountability from the government to prioritise the revival of Nigeria’s refineries, ensuring affordable fuel prices and energy independence.

NLC, NACCIMA, others demand petrol price hike reversal – Daily Trust

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Tuesday demanded immediate reversal of the latest hike in the price of petrol across the country.

We call on President Tinubu to urgently reverse the recent petrol price hike to alleviate the burden on already impoverished citizens.

34 Yobe villagers killed by B’Haram get mass burial – Punch

No fewer than 34 Yobe villagers, killed in a Sunday attack by Boko Haram terrorists in Mafa village, were given a mass burial on Tuesday.

We call on the security agencies to speed up efforts in tracking down the perpetrators of this heinous act and bring them to justice.