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Some federal workers are yet to receive their salaries

The main reason wike wants to remain in control of rivers state. Abuja no do am

I'm worried for this country

Look at the people who asked you to be patient

If Trump was going to mess America up, he would have done it in his first term. If Kamala Harris was going to help America, she would have done it in her first term.

The Malaysian government has announced plans to phase out the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicles and end the sale of natural gas vehicles (NGV) in the country.

Loke Siew Fook, minister of transport, spoke at a press conference recently, according to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), a local media organisation.

In Malaysia, CNG is referred to as NGV.

Fook said CNG-powered vehicles can no longer be registered or be used in Malaysia from July 1, 2025.

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He also said Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), a government-owned oil and gas company, will halt the sale of CNG at its stations in stages, starting on July 1, 2025.

The minister said with only about 44,383 NGVs currently in the country — accounting for 0.2 percent of vehicles in Malaysia, excluding motorcycles — the safety of road users and the public will be restored.

“The NGV tanks of these vehicles are now reaching the end of their service life and need to be replaced and NGV tanks typically have a safe usage period of 15 years,” Fook said.

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He further said there are also some car owners who have modified their vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, which are very dangerous.

The minister said the vehicles had caused explosions during accidents.

‘WE ARE PROVIDING SUPPORT PACKAGES FOR THE TRANSITION’

Fook said an assistance package aimed at helping owners of CNG-powered vehicles during the coming transition period has been put in place.

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“Taxi drivers using NGV vehicles are eligible for a one-off RM3,000 e-voucher through Petronas’s Setel mobile app,” he said.

“They must have been registered with the Land Public Transport Agency before October 1.

“For dual-fuel vehicle owners, they can get their NGV kits removed for free at workshops selected by the transport ministry. Their vehicles must be registered with the road transport department (JPJ) before October 1.

“Lastly, for owners of purely NGV-powered vehicles, they are eligible for a one-off payment based on the current value of their vehicles, which will be determined by an independent appraiser.

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“For this package, the vehicles must also have been registered with JPJ before October 1.

“Upon taking up the offer, the vehicles will be sent to an authorised automotive treatment facility to be disposed of and deregistered by JPJ.”

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Fook said it is necessary to prevent the misuse of the vehicles or for any illegal modification to be carried out on them as it would endanger the public.

He said payments under the support package will be made within three to seven working days “of receiving a vehicle’s certificate of destruction and deregistration slip”.


Malaysia introduced the use of compressed natural gas in the late 1990s for taxicabs and airport limousines.

In Nigeria, the federal government is pushing for the adoption of CNG as an alternative fuel for transportation.

https://www.thecable.ng/malaysia-to-phase-out-cng-powered-vehicles-over-safety-concerns/

Firs they tried to imprison you.
Then they try to kill you.
Then you win.

guass:
At the end of the day, Kamala H. will still win through Electoral college. The gods have chosen her

Whites and adventure.

Hope no swinging activities afterwards

The Legend who has made Equatorial Guinea more popular than the US elections.

Respect man

No wonder Delta is not progressing despite getting huge allocation as an oil producing state.

Conte is stunned by another Nigerian, after he rejected Osimhen

BREAKING:

Kemi Badenoch has been elected the new leader of the British Conservative Party.

She won 54 000 votes, while her rival Robert Jenrick got 41 000.

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https://x.com/visegrad24/status/1852671251157791184?t=mbWIk1f4-awfaMS2zTHqBw&s=19

Patrice Evra on Arsenal: "watching Arsenal is like watching Netflix, you always wait for the next season and trust me every season is going to be like that"

When will we become civilized and educated enough to respect common human rights? Punishment is acceptable, but even someone who has received a death sentence has the right to eat before being hanged.

Even soliders who are prisoners of war are not treated as badly as this, talkmore of kids.

Though it is both weird and sad especially in this big 2024, congratulations to them!

President Tinubu appoints Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff

There is a storm brewing in the Nigerian military, threatening to fracture the unity binding its officers together, DAILY NIGERIAN authoritatively gathered.

As the Nigerian military grapples with internal and external threats—from insurgencies in the North East to banditry in the North West, experts say unity and operational capacity are more important than ever.

The controversial review of the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service, HTACOS 2024, quietly advanced by the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, and the Service Chiefs, is poised to undermine discipline and morale within the officers corp.

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DAILY NIGERIAN gathered that under this review, Regular Course, RC officers would be promoted after five years, while Direct Regular Course, DRC officers would remain on the same rank for seven years, ultimately retiring as Brigadier Generals, despite serving in the same military and facing the same dangers.

While the Regular Course training takes 5 years in the NDA, the Direct Regular Course officers first attain a university degree before undergoing a 9 to 12 months military training.

The recent shift in the promotion policy, which now differentiates between Regular Course and Direct Regular Course officers, is a departure from a long-standing tradition of equal treatment for all commissioned officers.

Currently, both RC and DRC officers are promoted based on merit, performance, and leadership, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration that is vital for operational effectiveness.

Military experts say that this approach recognise that all officers, regardless of their entry route, contributed to the military’s mission and that the military’s strength lay in its diversity of skills and experiences.

READ ALSO: Jos DisCo to restore power supply to Bauchi, Gombe soon
However, the introduction of a discriminatory policy that promotes RC officers every five years while holding DRC officers back for seven years raises serious concerns about the motivations behind this change.

“The shift appears to stem from a perception of elitism within military leadership, where NDA graduates are viewed as superior. This belief not only undermines the invaluable contributions made by DRC officers, who are often skilled professionals in fields such as medicine, law, education and engineering but also disregards the collaborative spirit that has long been a hallmark of military service,” said an expert who prefers anonymity.

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DAILY NIGERIAN reports that the 2024 HTACOS review reinforces division among the officers, disregarding the fundamental equality enshrined in Nigeria’s Constitution. Section 17(3) guarantees that all citizens, irrespective of background, should be treated equally and have fair access to opportunities.

“Elevating one set of officers over another based solely on their entry route undermines this principle and discredits the valuable contributions of DRC officers. Many DRC officers not only apply their specialised knowledge but also take on infantry and combat roles in volatile operations in the North East and North West, where they face the same dangers as their RC counterparts. Yet, their sacrifices are overlooked because of their mode of entry.

“More troubling is the covert nature in which this review is being pushed forward, raising significant concerns about transparency and legitimacy. Typically, HTACOS reviews are preceded by extensive consultations with all services and formations ensuring that all stakeholders are involved. In this case, however, there has been no transparency and no reason has been given for its sudden introduction.

READ ALSO: Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting, second since Buhari's UK trip
“This lack of openness only deepens the sense of unease surrounding the policy and raises legitimate concerns about the motives behind it. If implemented could set a dangerous precedent. It contradicts the established principles of merit-based promotion that the military has long upheld, where officers advance based on performance, leadership, and service time, not the route through which they were commissioned. By introducing this discriminatory policy, the Nigerian military risks institutionalising an unnecessary animosity that could deeply fracture the officer corps.

“This issue goes beyond promotion timelines; it is about creating a class system within the armed forces. Like other leading global militaries, Nigeria should base promotions on merit and contributions, not on an officer’s commissioning path. Even in world class military academies like Sandhurst (UK), West Point (USA), and the Indian Military Academy, officers are promoted based on their performance and leadership, not by how they entered the service. Once commissioned, they serve as equals. Nigeria’s military should not change from this model,” said the source.

Speaking on the consequences of the implementation of the policy, another security expert said the implications of the policy are far-reaching. “Beyond intensifying resentment among DRC officers, it threatens the unity and discipline of the entire military,” he said.

READ ALSO: Why we lifted sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso -- ECOWAS
“Military cohesion relies on mutual respect, when one group is unfairly disadvantaged, that respect erodes. DRC officers, already disillusioned by their perceived second-class status, will become further demoralised. Meanwhile, RC officers may develop an unhealthy sense of superiority, fostering an environment of entitlement. These internal divisions will weaken the military’s effectiveness, particularly in the current security climate.

“Reports from the field indicate that DRC officers are already stepping into combat roles in regions like the North East and North West, often taking on infantry duties. The consequences of this review extend far beyond individual careers. it endangers the overall security of Nigeria. As the military faces increasing challenges, the last thing it needs is an internal divide driven by elitism. The Service Chiefs and CDS may feel emboldened to push this review through, but the long-term damage could be catastrophic. Dividing the Military at such a critical juncture seriously threatens national security.”

The experts therefore called on President Bola Tinubu, the defence minister and National Security Adviser to urgently intervene to halt the approval of this policy.

Meanwhile, attempts to get the reaction of the defence spokesman, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, were unsuccessful as he did not respond to our correspondent’s inquiry on the matter.

https://dailynigerian.com/second-class-officers-grumble/

Hmm

Is this 3.5 kva inverter capable of powering a 0.5 submersible pump?

E pain am

Where person won see 50million?

Is IMF Tinubu now? Was he coerced into accepting it?


Abegi!

Mayflowa:
He had Nigerian lawyers that supported him throughout the period. So there was people on his side!

Supported him?

Were they not paid?

This man suffered! I can already feel the hate he will have for Nigeria.

As it should be. I hope countries learn from this and do the right thing going forward.

Politics!!

See Akpabio praying inside Mosque.

They've squandered all the money.


Thieves!

Golan007:
Just say you are happy Ojukwu is on board.

Some of these clowns actually think I'm igbo