NEWS
Fuel Subsidy: Passengers Applaud PMT Proprietor for Reverting to Old Fares

Some customers of Peace Mass Transit (PMT), Nsukka, Nsukka Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, have applauded the owner of PMT, Mr Samuel Onyishi, for reverting to old transport fares.
Onyishi, on Monday, directed his drivers to revert to the transport fare before the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government.
The passengers gave the commendation in separate interviews in Nsukka on Tuesday.
They said that the reversal had reduced the sufferings of Nigerians, and urged other transporters in the country to emulate the good example of Onyishi.
Mrs Jane Ogbonna, a passenger travelling from Nsukka to Enugu, said that the PMT proprietor had once again demonstrated that he is a good Christian who shares the pains and sufferings of the people.
“I was surprised today, when I wanted to pay my fare, I gave the cashier in the counter N2,000 and she returned N500 to me.
“She told me that Oga (the owner of PMT) has directed them to collect N1,500, the old fare before the removal of subsidy.
“If other transporters in the country will emulate Onyishi, it will go a long way to cushioning the effect of the suffering caused by the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government,” she said.
Mr Raymond Ukaegbu, another passenger travelling from Nsukka to Owerri, commended the PMT owner for directing his drivers to revert to old fares before removal of fuel subsidy.
“Onyishi is now using his personal money to subsidise transport for passengers; that is very good of him and God will reward him abundantly.
“For me, Onyishi is an example of a patriotic and detribalised Nigerian because everybody in the country will benefit from this kind gesture,” he said.
Miss Kemi Ade, who was traveling from Nsukka to Lagos, commended the PMT owner and urged other transport company owners in the country to emulate him.
“My prayer is that God will continue to bless and favour Onyishi and his company.
“As Onyishi is using the wealth given to him by God to serve humanity, God will give him more,” Ade said.
The Manager, Nsukka PMT Park, Mr Peter Uko, said that all the drivers in Nsukka had reverted to the transport fare before the removal of subsidy as directed by the owner.
“As a manager, I have ensured that all drivers complied with Oga’s directive and any driver found disobeying the directive would be sanctioned immediately.
“For instance, before the subsidy, Nsukka to Enugu was N1,500, from Nsukka to Owerri was N5,000.
“After the subsidy removal, Nsukka to Enugu was N2,000 and Nsukka to Owerri was N6,000,” he said.
When contacted, Onyishi confirmed to NAN that he directed all PMT drivers on June 5, to revert to old transport fares before the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government.
“Yes, I gave the directive to all my drivers because I know people are finding it difficult now to pay the new transport fares.
“Imagine, because of subsidy removal, Nsukka to Enugu now cost N2,000. No, it does not make sense to me.
“I will maintain my old transport fares until they (federal and state governments) increase the salary of workers,” Onyishi said (NAN)
JUDICIARY
Teenager Gets 10 Strokes Of Cane For Stealing Electric Cables

A Kaduna Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday ordered that a teenager, be given 10 strokes of the cane for breaking into a house and stealing electrical cables worth N450, 000.
The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, gave the sentence following a guilty plea by the 18-year-old now convict who resides at Kinkinau Kaduna.
Emmanuel said that the light punishment was because the convict saved the court from a prolonged trial, adding that he hoped that it would serve as a deterrent to others.
He also ordered that the recovered electrical cables be returned to the complainant, Sadiq Yusuf.
Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Chidi Leo, told the court that the convict committed the offence on May 17 at Ungwan sarki Kaduna.
He said the convict and one Mohammed Sani, now attack large, broke into the complainant’s house and stole the electrical cables worth N450, 000.
Leo said the convict was arrested when a neighbour to the complainant saw him coming out of the house with the stolen items.
The prosecutor said the offence contravened the Penal Code of Kaduna State, 2017. (NAN)
CRIME
Woman In Court For Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend With Knife

A 23-year-old woman, Abigail Victor, was on Wednesday arraigned before a Kaduna Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend with a knife.
Victor, a resident of Ungwan Sunday, Kaduna, was facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and causing injury.
The Prosecutor, Insp Chidi Leo, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on May 17 at Sabon Tasha, Kaduna.
Leo said the defendant conspired with two others at large to beat her boyfriend, Dominic James, and also stab him with a knife in his shoulder.
He said the defendant, who had a misunderstanding with the complainant, accused him of cheating on her.
“In the process, she called two of her friends who came to the complainant’s house, beat him up and stabbed him.
“It took the intervention of neighbours who came to the aid of the complainant and rushed him to a hospital.
“The offences contravene Sections 58 and 284 of the Penal Code of Kaduna State, 2017.
“Section 58 attracts a one-year prison term if found guilty, while Section 284 attracts a prison term of not less than five years if found guilty,” he said.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, granted bail to the defendant in the sum of N200,000 with one surety in like sum.
He said the surety must be a blood relation to the defendant and must present a three year tax clearance to the Kaduna State Government.
Emmanuel adjourned the case until June 17 for hearing. (NAN)
Metro
First Lady Urges Nigerians to Embrace Cultural Diversity, Promote Unity

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to embrace their cultural diversity and promote unity and respect within the diverse nation.
The first lady made the call in her message on Wednesday in commemoration of the 2025 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
“The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, highlights the profound strength that lies our differences and the shared humanity that connects us all.
”There is indeed strength and unity in diversity.
“Nigeria for example is blessed with over 250 ethnic groups, each speaking a different language, but it is through our dialogue, our interactions, and our mutual respect that we find true identity and unity.
“On this day, I encourage every Nigerian to celebrate our cultural richness, to listen with empathy, and to lead with understanding.
“Let us embrace this journey together and shape a brighter future for Nigeria and the world,” Mrs Tinubu said.
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is celebrated every year on May 21, to raise awareness on the role of Culture in sustainable socio-economic growth and development. (NAN)