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The refinery’s response follows statements by some oil marketers suggesting Dangote’s petrol pricing is markedly higher than the import cost. On Friday, members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) hinted that petrol from the refinery is priced over ₦1,000 per litre, making importation more cost-effective. According to IPMAN’s National Assistant Secretary, Yakubu Suleiman, the current landing cost for imported petrol stands at ₦978.01 per litre, below the alleged price set by Dangote. Suleiman, during an interview on Arise Television, said, “We have to go where the price is lower and where we can make a profit. We…
A Nigerian businesswoman recently exposed her staff for attempting to steal a wig valued at ₦450k and accused her of embezzling ₦1.6m just two months into her employment. In a viral TikTok post, the shop owner expressed her frustration, alleging that the staff had been stealing from her. Businesswoman accuses staff of ₦1.6m theft. According to the businesswoman, she noticed a #1.6 million deficit shortly after hiring the employee, and now caught her attempting to take the high-value wig. In the video, the accused employee tried to hide her face, claiming it was her first offense and insisting she only…
Renowned legal scholar and former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Professor Amos Agbe Utuama (SAN), passed away on Saturday in Warri, Delta State, at the age of 77. Known for his contributions to Nigerian jurisprudence and dedication to public service, Utuama’s death follows a prolonged illness. Source link
Controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky has reportedly been hospitalized following his recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Gistreel reported that Bobrisky was arrested by EFCC at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for unspecified reasons. According to Instagram gossip blogger, Cutie Juls, Bobrisky’s health has been ailing since his arrest and is currently hospitalized. Additionally, Cutie Juls alleges that Bobrisky is battling severe respiratory issues, fueling concerns over his health. “Bobrisky has just been rushed to the hospital again. I heard his breath his breath is poor”, The post read. See below.. It’s worth noting that Bobrisky has been…
The Ondo State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has expressed strong opposition to Channels Television’s decision to limit the upcoming debate for governorship candidates to just two political parties. The party criticized the media outlet for what it termed an ill-advised choice, arguing that this approach fails to accurately reflect the diverse political landscape of Ondo State. The LP emphasized that all parties should have an equal opportunity to present their platforms and engage with voters, asserting that such restrictions undermine democratic principles and the electorate’s right to be informed about all available options. The party slammed the organisers…
GistReel The late distribution of electoral materials and arrival of officials at the polling units marred the conduct of Saturday’s Local Government Elections in Abia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondents monitoring the exercise reports that the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) did not distribute materials to the polling units as at 11 am against the 7am slated by the commission. According to the commission, eletoral materials were scheduled to arrive at the polling units at 7am, while accreditation and voting would commence by 8am. At Umuahia South, Osisioma, Aba North and Aba South LGAs, neither the electoral…
Badenoch’s win makes her the first black woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom. The 44-year-old clinched the leadership after defeating Robert Jenrick in the final vote, securing 53,806 votes to his 41,388. Her appointment also positions her as Leader of the Opposition, succeeding Rishi Sunak, who stepped down earlier this year. The Conservative Party’s announcement of her win on Saturday morning marks a significant shift, with Badenoch pledging to reshape party policies. “This is a time for us to return to our first principles,” she stated during her campaign. She emphasised her intention to spearhead…
Bournemouth handed Manchester City a major setback in their Premier League title race, claiming a 2-1 win at the Vitality Stadium. Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring early, capitalizing on a perfect build-up that exposed City’s defense. The Ghanaian forward was composed, finding space in the box to convert a fine shot that placed the home side in command. Bournemouth doubled their lead in the 64th minute through Evanilson, further pressuring City, who struggled to respond. Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring early for Bournemouth Pep Guardiola’s team did pull one back in the 82nd minute, courtesy of Joško Gvardiol, but the…
Pulse Nigeria reported that during the recent NEC meeting, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the council suggested shelving the tax bill after a collective decision from northern governors and traditional leaders who met in Kaduna. In a statement issued by the PNYF, Abdulkadir Bala, the group’s Secretary General, endorsed Tinubu’s stance, arguing that the position taken by the Northern Governors’ Forum does not represent the interests of the people. “The Progressive Northern Youth Forum commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for rejecting the NEC’s recommendation,” Bala remarked, highlighting that the North does not align with the governors’ anti-reform stance. “The…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has asserted that politics and the church in Nigeria need to be dismantled. According to reports, the former Anambra State Governor shared this view in a snippet from the Honest Bunch Podcast with media personality Nedu. According to Peter Obi, politics and church are attractive but have to be dismantled, and night vigil should be turned into the night shift so that people can be productive. Peter Obi He said, “It’s attractive, politics and church, but it has to be dismantled. “We are going to turn night vigil…