Day: August 8, 2024

Legendary Defender Pepe Retires At Age 41

Ganiyu Amodu

878 Games, 34 Trophies; He is widely regarded as one of the best centre-backs of his generation   Portugal defender Pepe has announced his retirement from football, ending one of the most highly decorated careers of recent times. Pepe, 41, became the oldest player to appear at a European Championship finals this summer, and his last match was Portugal’s penalty shootout defeat by France in the quarter-finals. The former Real Madrid centre-back made 141 appearances for his country – only Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Moutinho have more Portugal caps –…

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Dangote Refinery: Dangers of a Single Narrative – Sifting Facts from Emotion, By RICHARD AKINOLA

ADEOLA YUSUF

From my findings, here are three major critical issues that are affecting the operations of Dangote Refinery   When the Dangote refinery controversy blew up, naturally as someone wired to support anyone l perceive to be oppressed, this time, Dangote, l lined up in support of the richest man in Africa. I perceived he was being unduly treated by the Downstream and Midstream regulators, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). For days, l had heated arguments with people with opposing views on this matter. However, Ademola Adigun,…

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‘NNPC Supplies 60% Of Our Crude’ – Dangote Refinery

Aliyu Aliyu

“Gratitude to NNPC For Strong Partnership;” What Group Chief Strategy Officer, Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company, Aliyu Suleiman, said during an interactive session organised by the Senate Ad-hoc committee The Group Chief Strategy Officer, Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company, Aliyu Suleiman on Wednesday stated that 60 per cent of the crude supplied to the refinery was done by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. Aliyu made the submission during an interactive session organised by the Senate Ad-hoc committee to investigate alleged sabotage in the Nigerian petroleum industry. Reactions As Tinubu…

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NNPC Speaks, 11 Plc Begins Probe Over Lagos Filling Station Explosion

Ganiyu Amodu

Fire explosion today (Wednesday) rocked the popular Mobil filling station on Awolowo Road, Ikeja, Lagos. Head, Public Affairs Unit-LASEMA, Nosa Okunbor, stated that a damage occurred to the 8-ton LPG gas cylinder truck while gas was being dispensed to customers, causing the gas to escape rapidly, before bursting into flames. He noted that there was no casualty at the incident. 11Plc (Formerly Mobil Oil Nigeria plc.) has confirmed the incident in a statement. The statement reads: “We regret to inform the general public that a fire incident occurred today at…

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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Francis Duru Loses 15-Yr-Old Son

Ganiyu Amodu

Veteran Nollywood star, Francis Duru, has lost his 15-year-old son, Ifeanyi. Francis Duru revealed this in an Instagram post on Thursday morning, August 8. He wrote: ‘My champ!!my lion..you fought like a lion…if this is the way He wants it, so be it, l still judge you faithful.. Ifeanyi my champ….l will miss you son…. will forever love you….Rest in peace son…rest….I give you thanks Lord!’ The son, who celebrated his birthday last December, would have turned 16 in a few months. The cause of young Ifeanyi’s death was not…

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Burna Boy, Tyla, Tems, Davido, Ayra Starr Nominated For 2024 MTV VMAs

ADEOLA YUSUF

MTV on Tuesday revealed the highly-anticipated list of nominees for the 2024 “VMAs”, celebrating artists whose cultural impact and work during the last 12 months have revolutionized the music industry and sparked global conversations. African global stars Burna Boy, Tems, Tyla, Davido Ayra Starr, Lojay, Pheelz have earned nominations in the “Best Afrobeats” category, with Tyla securing three nods in the “Best Afrobeats”, “Best New Artist” and “Best R&B” categories. The awards show will air LIVE from UBS Arena, New York on Wednesday, 11 September at 1:00am WAT/ 02:00am CAT…

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“Mysterious;” How Four People Died After Eating Amala

Ganiyu Amodu

The Kwara Government has confirmed the death of four persons in Eruda community, Olorun West Local Government Area after eating Amala, a popular local delicacy. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, disclosed this development at a news conference on Tuesday in Ilorin. She said another person also died of gastroenteritis. Consequent upon the incident, El-Imam said the state government had placed health care in the state on Outbreak Response Mode. She said the entire health team of the ministry had visited the community after report of the family…

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CBN Okays Unity, Providus Banks’ Merge Deals

Ganiyu Amodu

The Central Bank of Nigeria has given a nod for the merger arrangement between Unity Bank Bank and Providus Bank. The bank’s spokeswoman, Hakama Sidi Ali gave the indication in Abuja, on Tuesday. A statement by Sidi Ali reads in full, “The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted approval for a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited. “This strategic move is designed to bolster the stability of Nigeria’s financial system and avert potential systemic risks. The merger is contingent…

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Look Beyond Present Pains, Have Faith In Our Ability To Deliver – Again Tinubu Begs Nigerians

Abibat Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has, again, pleaded with Nigerians to have faith in his administration, assuring the country will overcome present challenges. In an official video released by the State House on Wednesday, the President acknowledged the current hardships caused by the removal of fuel subsidy. He assured that the measures the government has taken would get the country out of its present challenges “Fellow Nigerians, this period may be hard on us and there’s no doubt that it is tough on us but I urge you all to look beyond…

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‘How, When Onyeka Onwenu Will be Buried’

Ganiyu Amodu

▪️Family releases details of the final journey for The Elegant Stallion   The family of late Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu, has revealed that she would be buried before the end of August. Before her death, Onwenu had listed as part of her wishes as quick and inexpensive burial. The family revealed the plan on Tuesday when a delegation from the Musical Society of Nigeria paid them a condolence visit at the Ikoyi, Lagos State residence of Onwenu. The delegation, which was led by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees…

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