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We Have Supplied 30m Barrels Of Crude To Dangote Refinery – NNPCL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that it has provided 30 million barrels of crude to the Dangote refinery to date.

The Executive Vice President of NNPCL Downstream, Adedapo Segun, who disclosed this on Thursday on Arise Television, said plans were underway to supply an additional 17 million barrels to the refinery soon.

He said the company would supply 6.3 million barrels of crude in September and 11.3 million barrels in October.

“We have supplied about 30 million barrels to Dangote so far—6.3 million this month, and we will supply 11.3 million in October,” Segun stated.

He stated that the development was part of the Federal Government’s decision to sell crude to local refineries, adding that the 6.3 million barrels would be delivered in seven cargoes.

“The pump price today is not reflective of the market. NNPCL is the sole importer of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in the country, which is abnormal. We should be moving towards a situation where the free market determines prices,” he added.

He explained that the NNPCL’s role as the sole importer of petrol was not deliberate, but rather a response to market conditions.

“Let me put it into proper perspective. NNPC is not a regulator. We didn’t choose to be the sole importer. We don’t determine who participates in the market. We stepped in when others reduced their participation. It is not about us wanting to be monopolists,” Segun stated.

According to him, achieving a stable fuel supply and price requires ideal market conditions, including a more liquid foreign exchange market.

“Market conditions need to be ideal, and there needs to be FX liquidity,” he added, suggesting that broader economic reforms may be needed to address the fuel pricing issue,” he said.

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BBNaija: I Had Issues With Sheggz And Cut Him Off For a Year – Shaun

Big Brother Naija Season Nine housemate, Shaun has revealed that he once cut off his friend and ex-reality star, Sheggz for one year.
He made the revelation during an argument between him and his girlfriend, Wanni.


As the duo conversed in an effort to reconcile after quarrel, Shaun opened up to her about his relationship with Sheggz.

During their conversation, Shaun revealed that he didn’t speak to Sheggz for one year.
He noted that people often have a narrow perspective toward those they don’t have a strong connection with.
However, Shaun didn’t reveal the cause of his argument with Sheggz, leaving viewers wondering.
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Maduka Okoye Gives Verdict On Nwabali Amid Battle For Super Eagles’ First-Choice Goalkeeper

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has praised Stanley Nwabali as an outstanding goalkeeper in the ongoing competition for the Super Eagles’ top goalkeeper spot.

Okoye spoke ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers against Republic of Benin and Rwanda on Saturday and Tuesday.

Nwabali is currently Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper due to his form at the 2023 AFCON.

Speaking to Victor Modo, Okoye expressed readiness to compete with the Chippa United gloveman for the starting berth.

“Like you said, we have top goalkeepers. Stanley proved it in the AFCON and for me, it is also great to share the pitch with them you know and train together with them and the very good goalkeeping coach and yeah it is always good,”Okoye said.

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Why Fuel From Dangote Refinery Is Pure White in Colour – Charly Boy

Veteran entertainer, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy has provided an explanation why the Premium Motor Spirit also known as fuel produced by Dangote’s refinery is pure white in colour.
He gave an explanation on his social media page on Thursday.

Charly Boy explained that the fuel from Dangote’s refinery was refined from ethanol, making it efficient for engines.

He disclosed that fuel from Ethanol has a good amount of oxygen which lessens the amount of carbonation in engines.
According to the Maverick entertainer, fuel refined from Ethanol reduces air pollution which comes as Carbon dioxide.
In a post titled: “Why Dangote fuel is white,” Charly Boy wrote: “Reason why the PMS is pure like water. Petrol has different colors, when it’s Red that means Octane was added.
 
“When it’s slightly Green then Octane is slightly very much. When is Yellow it means it has no lead in it. That means it’s unleaded. But when it’s clear as water as seen in the video then you should know that ethanol was used. What ethanol does is that it improves engine efficiency and power.
 
“Because ethanol has a good amount of oxygen it lessens the amount of carbonation in engines thereby reducing air pollution which comes as Carbon dioxide. So this is the best form of Petrol. Congratulations Dangote.”
Yesterday, the founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote disclosed that the refinery was ready to commence production of fuel..
Displaying a sample of the fuel from the refinery, Dangote said President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council, FEC, would decide the price tag for petroleum products from the refinery.
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Megan Thee Stallion Addresses Beef With Nicki Minaj

US rapper, Megan Thee Stallion has spoken about her beef with her colleague, Nicki Minaj.
She spoke in an interview with Billboard.
According to Megan, she doesn’t know the root cause of their beef.
Asked whether the beef could be reconciled, she said: “I still to this day don’t know what the problem is. I don’t even know what could be reconciled because I, to this day, don’t know what the problem is.”
Megan and Minaj’s beef started after fans began pitting them against each other on social media.
The situation has made the artists supposed rivals. Megan and Minaj have avoided engaging or collaborating since fans began fuelling their alleged beef.
On other artists dissing her in their songs, Megan said, “I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing. If people feel like I’m somebody to aim at, then I must be pretty high up if you’re reaching up at me.
 
“I must be some kind of competition. That makes me feel good. That makes me feel like I could rap because if I wasn’t the s**t, y’all wouldn’t be worried about me.”
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I Was Feeling Like A Product – Korede Bello On Why He Left Mavins Records

Korede Bello, the popular Nigerian singer, has opened up on why he left Don Jazzy-led Mavins Records.

Recall that Bello signed with Mavins in February 2014 but exited the label in 2021.

Speaking in a recent interview with Hip TV hosted by reality star KimOprah, the singer revealed that he left Mavins because he felt like a product that was just there to make money.


He said, “I was at a season in my life where I needed to metamorphose, to explore my inner worth, to do introspection, understand myself, understand meaning more, and reconnect to my why.

“Because I was at a stage where I started to feel like a product that is just there [at Mavins Records] to make money.

“You lose sight of what matters when you chase after the next hit, after the next whatever it is that can get you into conversations. So a lot of artists are addicted to that circle.”

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Super Eagles Forward Ademola Lookman Nominated For Ballon d’Or 2024 Award (Full List)

Ademola Lookman, the Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, has been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award.

Lookman made the award nomination list after his heroics in the Europa League final where he scored a hat-trick as Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen.

Other nominees in the men’s player of the year nomination list includes Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr, Man City’s midfielder Rodri and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal.

Ademola Lookman only African in full list of Ballon d’Or contenders

Antonio Rudiger – Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe – Real Madrid

Lautaro Martinez – Inter

Ademola Lookman – Atalanta

Alejandro Grimaldo – Bayer Leverkusen

Dani Carvajal – Real Madrid

William Saliba – Arsenal

Lamine Yamal – Barcelona

Bukayo Saka – Arsenal

Hakan Calhanoglu – Inter

Rodri – Man City

Declan Rice- Arsenal

Harry Kane – Bayern Munich

Cole Palmer – Chelsea

Vitinha – PSG

Vinicius Jr – Real Madrid

Martin Odegaard – Arsenal

Dani Olmo – Barcelona

Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen

Mats Hummels – Roma

Erling Haaland – Man City

Nicolas Williams – Athletic Bilbao

Granit Xhaka – Bayer Leverkusen

Artem Dovbik – Roma

Toni Kroos – Real Madrid

Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid

Phil Foden – Man City

Ruben Dias – Man City

Federico Valverde – Real Madrid

Emiliano Martinez – Aston VIlla

Date of ceremony, awards up for grabs

The main award is set to hold on 28 October at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

The following awards will be up for grabs:

The Ballon d’Or – awarded to the best male player

The Ballon d’Or Feminin – awarded to the best female player

The Yashin Trophy – awarded to the best male goalkeeper

The Kopa Trophy – awarded to the best male player under the age of 21

The Gerd Muller Trophy – awarded to the best male striker

The Socrates Award – awarded to one player for their humanitarian work

Men’s club of the year award

Women’s club of the year award

Men’s coach of the year award

Women’s coach of the year award

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Ayra Starr Condemns Death Of FUNAAB Female Student

Popular singer, Ayra Starr has reacted to the tragic murder of FUNAAB female student, Idowu Christianah.

A fellow student, Ayomide Adeleye, has been arrested in connection with the killing.

The incident has sparked widespread condemnation on social media.

Ayra Starr took to her X page to seek justice for Christianah while calling for an end to violence against women.

She stressed the need for change, stating that women deserve better treatment.

Ayra Starr’s statement reflects the growing concern and demand for action against gender-based violence.

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Toyin Abraham Cries Out For Help Amid Recent Pump Price Hike

Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has cried out to God to come to her aid.

She made the call amid the recent pump price hike.

The actress, who is a firm supporter of the Tinubu-led administration took to her Instastories, crying out to her Maker for help.

She noted that she needs God more than ever as whatever she is going through is way beyond her imagination.

Her words: “Lord, I need you now than ever, this is way beyond my imagination.”

See reactions to her post below;

mzolanma wrote: “Them never even grind beans finish moi moi don Dey smell. You see this MANDATE, you will sleep and dance on it till 2027.”

oyeolu wrote: “She’s fine in Jesus name it about her work Alakada bad and bojee coming out December it will shock you people how God will help her ,,nah only she vote Tinubu abi”

mrs_sadam said: “Attention seeker. Always looking for pity party. Get lost idiat”

de_fabric wrote: “You can’t undo your deed, you better hold am tight, cause the kind Curse whey people dey give Tinubu and em supporters ehhhn no be here o, Me inclusive 😂💔”

iam.emy said: “Is tinubu not enough for you??????”

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Rema Pays Tribute to Father And Late Brother With New Custom-Made Neckpiece

Afrobeat star Rema has paid tribute to his late father and late brother by showing off his custom-made neckpiece.
The piece it has been revealed was made in honour of his late father and brother.
In a widely shared photo on the microblogging platform X, Rema shared a selfie of his newly acquired custom-made neckpiece, which featured a photo of his late father and elder brother.
See reactions below:
911 wrote: “They day Rema meet me I go just Step up as a Dad.”
40dollars sign said: “This story no clear”
LIFE OF A CHAMPION said: “Benin boy Dey bear chuka, mk una nor use confusion wound me”
Deeway wrote: “This guy should stop drug”
BURGER wrote: “This is nice , the Dad will be proud of him right now”
LOVE OF GOD said: “Make them no dey allow Rema take selfie pic again fans”
BiG credited wrote: “God abeg that’s all I will say”

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