Why Dangote Refinery’s Operations Won’t Reduce Fuel Price – Pinnacle Oil CEO

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘What Naira devaluation got to do with this,’ Robert Dickerman bares it all at NAEC Annual International Conference While Nigerians anticipate reduction in the price of fuel to relieve hardship, Robert Dickerman, Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited has said Dangote’s oil production will not massively lower the price. According to Dickerman, the root cause of fuel hike in Nigeria is the devaluation of naira in the global market. He spoke during the Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC) annual strategic international conference in Lagos. READ…

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Ogun Declares Monday as Public Holiday for Teacher’s Day

ADEOLA YUSUF

What LEAMPS, GUPSA want private schools’ owners, educators to know and do about public holiday on Monday to commemorate day that earlier fell on Saturday   Ogun state government has declared Monday, October 8, 2024 as public holiday to commemorate the Teacher’s Day. Platforms Africa reports that the governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, declared this through the ministry of education, science and technology. Though the day fell on Saturday, 5th of October, the government declared Monday, the 7th of October due to significance of educators. 10As/10: Platforms College Students Excel In…

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‘Value-Added Scholar,’ Eulogies As Nuraen Bakenne Bags PhD

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Adeola Yusuf, Akin Okudero, Tope Adaramola, Yemi Akintunde, Wole Efunnuga, Nurudeen Adegbenro; List of well-wishers and what they wrote about the CEO Benzo Media and his attainment of highest academic degree in communication   Nigerian Broadcaster and public relations expert, Nuraen Adesola Bakene has bagged his Ph.D in communication. His colleague, Akin Okudero, a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) who announced this on his verified Facebook page, poured eulogies on Bakenne for the new feat attained at the Northwest University (NWU). United Nations Institute Names Adeola…

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“Historic Leap,” Nigeria Begins Crude Oil Sales In Naira

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In a groundbreaking move, Nigeria has officially commenced the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira Platforms Africa reports that a statement signed by Mohammed Manga FCIA, Director, Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, quoted the Honourable Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, to have announced the news. Petrol 40% Cheaper in Nigeria Than Saudi? Fact-Checking Dangote’s Fuel Subsidy Claim “In line with the Federal Executive Council (FEC) directive, the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira has officially commenced…

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Davido’s Aide Serves Wizkid Dreadful Warning, Star Boy’s Elder Sister Reacts, Blows Hot

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The ongoing rift between Nigerian singers Davido Adeleke, aka Davido, and Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, has taken a new twist with recent updates. A Snapchat post from one of Davido’s aides, identified as AB Kush, went viral after he served a serious warning to Wizkid amid fight with his boss. AB Kush wrote: “Make Wizkid calm down oo, men no get mercy ooo. I talk my own sha.” READ ALSO Explosion Rocks Tony Okocha-Led Rivers APC Secretariat As LG Election Holds NLNG Commemorates Media Excellence, Bestows N5m Award on Journalist…

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Explosion Rocks Tony Okocha-Led Rivers APC Secretariat As LG Election Holds

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Explosives damaged buildings and other property at the Tony Okocha-led secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Aba Road in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. NLNG Commemorates Media Excellence, Bestows N5m Award on Journalist Lagos Journalist, Tajudeen Balogun, Elected As Vetland Parents Forum Chair The explosion, which occurred Saturday morning during the local government elections, shattered the gate and doors of the secretariat.

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NLNG Commemorates Media Excellence, Bestows N5m Award on Journalist

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…. as Odeh announces introduction of the NLNG prize for Energy reporting   The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) management honored Prisca Sam-Duru of Vanguard Newspaper with a sum of N5 million on Friday. She was recognized for writing NLNG stories for prizes in literature and science over the last two decades. Speaking at the event, NLNG General Manager, External Relation and Sustainable Development, Andy Odeh stated that the award is meant to celebrate media professionals for telling the NLNG stories. The event was tagged, “Celebrating the voices of impact…

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Lagos Journalist, Tajudeen Balogun, Elected As Vetland Parents Forum’s Chair

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. ‘Real reasons Lagos govt, principal, teachers deserved eulogy,’ Forum releases special Message for Teacher’s day   Lagos-based journalist Tajudeen Balogun, has emerged as the Chairman of the Parents’ Forum for the Vetland Junior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaye. Platforms Africa reports that the Forum, which elected new executives that would lead the body for the next 24 months, also released a special message for the World’s Teacher’s Day eulogising the teachers for their selfless service. The new leaders include a Mr. Wale Alimi, Vice Chairman 1; Gboyega Agunbiade, Vice Chairman 2;…

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Shaibu Remains Impeached, Obaseki Insists

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The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that the embattled Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, remains impeached. Obaseki made this statement on Friday in reaction to a comment credited to Shaibu, warning Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to guard against attempts by political appointees to loot government properties. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, Obaseki told Edo workers to disregard what he described as “infantile ramblings,” asserting that Shaibu remains impeached until the court’s determination and therefore lacks…

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‘I’m Sorry,’ Adeboye Apologises For Saying Those Who Didn’t Pay Tithe Won’t Make Heaven

ADEOLA YUSUF

The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has issued a public apology over an aspect of his teaching about tithe. The cleric who tendered the apology during one of his recent sermons said he was wrong for making such a claim that payment of tithe was a prerequisite for making heaven. He noted that his claim is not in the Holy Bible. The apology was a sequel to his earlier claim that paying tithe, a common practice in many Christian denominations, involving…

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