KENYA HIKES FUEL PRICES BY 6% FOLLOWING LINGERING MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS. (PHOTO).

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 Kenya hikes fuel prices by 6% following lingering Middle East tensions Kenya raised the maximum retail prices of petrol and diesel on Wednesday, the energy regulator said, citing higher import costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The east African nation hiked petrol prices by 6% and diesel prices by 4.5% as it relies on the Middle East region for nearly all of its fuel supplies. A litre of diesel will cost 227.76 Kenyan shillings ($1.76) in the capital city of Nairobi, from 217.86 shillings, while kerosene will rise to 219.87 shillings from 191.38 shillings between October 15 and November 14, when new prices will be announced, TRT Afrika reported. The energy regulator said the government extended a reduction in value-added tax on fuel to 8% from 16% until January 14. Fuel prices affect multiple sectors including transport, agriculture and construction.

POLICING ANAMBRA: CP ORUTUGU RE-ECHOES IGP’S DIRECTIVES AGAINST CORRUPTION AND UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, NOTES THAT THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE BELONGS TO NIGERIANS, AS PRESIDENTIAL ORDER ON POLICE WITHDRAWAL FROM VIP PROTECTION DUTIES REMAINS IN FORCE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 POLICING ANAMBRA: CP ORUTUGU RE-ECHOES IGP’S DIRECTIVES AGAINST CORRUPTION AND UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, NOTES THAT THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE BELONGS TO NIGERIANS, AS PRESIDENTIAL ORDER ON POLICE WITHDRAWAL FROM VIP PROTECTION DUTIES REMAINS IN FORCE


The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, has re-echoed the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu psc(+) NPM on zero tolerance for corruption and unprofessional conduct among officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, noting that the Police Force belongs to all Nigerians and must remain accountable to the people.


The CP gave the directive today 15th April 2026 during a briefing with officers at the Command Headquarters, Awka, where he emphasized the need for strict adherence to professional ethics, discipline, and respect for the rule of law in the discharge of their duties.


He warned that the Command will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including extortion, abuse of office, and other unprofessional acts capable of undermining public trust and confidence in the Police. He stressed that any officer found culpable will face appropriate disciplinary action in line with extant regulations.


CP Orutugu further noted that the Presidential order on the stoppage/withdrawal of Police personnel from unauthorized VIP protection duties remains in force and directed strict compliance by all officers. He cautioned against the misuse of Police personnel for private engagements not officially approved, adding that defaulters will be sanctioned accordingly.


The Commissioner reiterated the importance of people-friendly policing, respect for human rights, and professionalism in security service delivery, in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police.


The Anambra State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property while upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability.


SP Tochukwu Ikenga

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command


15th April 2026

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