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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) is optimistic that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will sell petrol at a lower price of N600 or N650 per liter when it begins production. This expectation is based on the refinery’s impact on diesel prices, which dropped from N1,600 to N1,000 per liter after the refinery started producing. IPMAN National Vice President, Hammed Fashola, acknowledged that the ongoing crude supply crisis could affect the refinery’s ability to produce at a lower cost. “Even if Dangote is buying crude in naira, if it is at the international market price, it will make no…

A war of words has erupted between Nigerian musicians Portable and Davido, with Portable accusing Davido of reneging on a promise to feature on his new song. The controversy began in June 2024, when Portable and Davido had a falling out in Atlanta, United States. Portable had accused Davido of giving him bad advice during a dinner meeting, leading to Davido unfollowing him on Instagram. In a recent Instagram post, Portable shared his latest release and claimed that the song was meant to feature a verse from Davido. He expressed his disappointment and frustration, writing: “Na who helps you be…

Chelsea Football Club has announced the signing of Pedro Neto from Premier League rivals Wolves. The 24-year-old Portuguese winger has penned a seven-year deal with the Blues, joining Enzo Maresca’s squad. Neto expressed his delight at joining the west London club, stating, “I feel really grateful to have joined this club. I have worked really hard in my career to be here and I’m looking forward to getting on the pitch with this shirt.” The talented forward is expected to begin training with his new teammates at Cobham in the coming days, as Chelsea looks to strengthen its squad for…

In a shocking turn of events, NdiNne, the dynamic duo composed of Chinne and Nne, have been evicted from the show. This marks the second pair to be eliminated, following Tami’s departure last week. The bottom four contestants, consisting of NdiNne, Radicals, Zinwe, and Flourish, faced an uncertain fate. However, the custodians, Streeze, made the ultimate decision by choosing the “evict only” box, sealing NdiNne’s fate. Notably, all evictees this season have been female contestants, raising questions about the dynamics at play. NdiNne’s eviction leaves fans wondering what’s next for the remaining contestants. The show’s twists and turns continue to…

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has taken to social media to mock South Africans for their hypocrisy in the Miss South Africa contest. After Chidimma Adetshina, a Nigerian-Mozambican model, was bullied out of the competition, a white model, Mia Le Roux, was crowned Miss South Africa 2024. Burna Boy shared a photo of the winner on his X account, captioning it, “So after all that… [laugh emoji],” implying that black South Africans’ opposition to Adetshina’s candidacy was misplaced. The incident has sparked widespread criticism, with many Nigerians and Africans accusing South Africans of racism and hypocrisy. South African singer, Tyla,…

The 72nd Annual Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has witnessed the arrival of 73 newborns, as announced by Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer, on Saturday morning. This remarkable phenomenon has become a regular feature of the convention, with last year’s event recording 62 births. Adeboye made the announcement before his sermon, titled “Let There Be Light,” at the Holy Ghost Night held on Friday night until Saturday morning. He noted that the number of newborns had increased to 73, comprising 39 boys and 34 girls, including two sets of twins. In his message, Adeboye emphasized…

The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated new ward executive committee members, following the successful conduct of ward congresses. According to a statement by the PDP Chairman in Kaduna, Felix Hassan Hyat, the National Working Committee (NWC) has approved the elected ward executive committees. Hyat stated that the NWC has directed the State Working Committee (SWC) to take necessary steps to inaugurate the newly elected ward executive committee members. He virtually inaugurated the successful ward officials, citing Section 65 of the Party’s Constitution (2017 as amended). “By this announcement, you stand inaugurated as the new…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that Nigeria is on the brink of explosion if urgent steps are not taken to address its numerous challenges. He emphasized the need for “moral rearmament” among leaders and citizens to achieve progress. Obasanjo received six members of the House of Representatives who are co-sponsoring bills on single six-year term, rotation of presidency, and governorship slots. He described the demands of #EndBadGovernance protesters as legitimate and urged the government to listen to their grievances. Obasanjo lamented that successive governments have failed to build on his foundation, resulting in significant setbacks. He emphasized the need…

Afrobeats sensation Rema has shared a candid account of how his father’s passing forced him to grow up too quickly and sacrifice his childhood. In a recent interview with GRM, the 24-year-old artist expressed his desire to “feel young again” and break free from the pressures of fame. Rema revealed that he started smoking cigarettes as a way to cope with the stress of adulthood and feel more carefree. However, he lamented that even this decision is scrutinized due to his celebrity status. He shared, “I really wanted to feel like a child again… I feel like I grew up…

In a welcome development, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has announced a further relaxation of the 24-hour curfew imposed in the state capital. As of Thursday, residents are now allowed to move freely from 12 noon to 6 pm daily until further notice. This decision was made after a thorough assessment of the security situation in the state, according to a statement signed by the Governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs. The statement noted that the improved security situation in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis warranted the relaxation of the curfew. “In light of the improved security situation in the Jos-Bukuru…