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NNPCL fixing price for Dangote petrol illegal – Falana
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has stated that it is illegal for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to set the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, for the Dangote Refinery after deregulation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Falana explained that NNPCL’s actions violate Section 205 of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). His remarks came after NNPCL began lifting PMS from the Dangote Refinery. Following the commencement of lifting, NNPCL announced that petrol would be sold at N950 per litre in Lagos and surrounding areas, and over N1,000 per litre in states like…
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“Pray you don’t enter trouble before you realise that life is spiritual, your opinions or cruise doesn’t change the truth”- Comedian Arole writes “woke” Nigerians as a church trends over testimonies
Comedian Arole has cautioned “woke” Nigerians against ridiculing the existence of supernatural powers. This follows the viral trend surrounding testimonies from members of the Chosen church on social media. In a message shared on his Instastories, Arole urged people to pray they don’t find themselves in dire situations before realizing that life is spiritual and that supernatural occurrences do happen. According to him, ”Your opinion or cruise doesn’t change the truth”
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Dont be so woke that your spiritual senses are asleep. If it was in this era Jesus turned water to wine a lot of us would have gone on social media to dispute it – Ex beauty queen, Powede Awujo addresses Christians amid scrutiny of testimonies
Former beauty queen, Powede Awujo, has urged Christians to stop being so “woke” that their “spiritual senses fall asleep.” Awujo stated that if Jesus were to turn water into wine in today’s world, many Christians would likely take to social media to dispute it. She cautioned, “While you’re focused on calling out or mocking supposed fake testimonies, be careful not to start doubting the genuine ones.” This statement follows the scrutiny of exaggerated testimonies shared by members of a popular church in Nigeria.
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”Country hard na fabric First Lady dey unveil” – Nigerians react as first lady, Remi Tinubu, unveils National Unity fabric to be worn on October 1
Nigerians have taken to social media to express their views after the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, launched the OneNigeria/UnityFabric, which she described as a symbol of national unity. During the unveiling ceremony on Monday, September 16, at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu explained that the idea for the national fabric was inspired by a visit to Zimbabwe in December 2023, where she encountered a similar initiative. She announced that the fabric would be worn nationwide to celebrate Independence Day on October 1, 2024. Mrs. Tinubu also revealed that local manufacturers will mass-produce the fabric to…
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As a husband, you must seek the consent of your wife before bringing your mother or siblings to stay for more than two days – Nigerian lawyer says
A Nigerian lawyer, Stella, stated that men should seek their wives’ consent and approval before allowing their mothers or siblings to stay in the house for more than two days. However, the post sparked disagreement among many men, who argued that while they would inform their wives, they wouldn’t seek their consent or approval before making such decisions.
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Treat church testimonies as fake unless verified – Fr Kelvin Ugwu
Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, a Catholic missionary priest serving in Gambia, has advised people not to be easily swayed by miraculous testimonies shared in churches or ministries. His remarks follow the circulation of controversial videos featuring church members sharing extraordinary testimonies, which have sparked skepticism among many social media users. A man claimed to have survived a kidnapping, machete attacks, and gunshot wounds “without injury,” raising doubts and concerns about the authenticity of the miracles. However, the Catholic priest emphasized that such testimonies should be considered false and deceptive unless independently verified. “Don’t be carried away by the miracle testimonies you…
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President Tinubu is not a pauper, an epitome of wealth, will not loot Nigeria’s treasury – Minister of State for Youth Development
Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has emphasized that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is financially well-off and has no intention of misappropriating the nation’s funds. Olawande made this statement during the Joint Union Negotiating Council (JUNC) week event at the Federal Ministry of Youth Development. He also called on citizens to remain patient with Tinubu’s administration “I urge you to be patient with this administration. In no distant time, the country will take good shape and the lives of the citizens will be transformed,” Olawande said. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not a pauper; he is an acknowledged…
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Walking away from my marriage was the best decision I ever made – Tonto Dike
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has declared that divorcing her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, was the best decision she ever made. She shared this sentiment while offering advice to a fellow single mother who had reached out to her via Instagram DM. The single mother had inquired about how Dikeh managed to cope when her ex left her and their son. In her response, Dikeh clarified that she was the one who chose to leave the marriage for the well-being of herself and her son, not the other way around. Dikeh wrote: “First and foremost, I was the one who chose to…
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Try birthing children and managing household – Media personality Chioma Amaryllis Ahaghotu berates men who want to split bills 50/50 with their wives
Media personality Chioma Amaryllis Ahaghotu has criticized men who expect their wives to split bills equally while also handling childbearing, childcare, and managing the household.
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If Peter Obi is running with anyone as the Vice President or running mate, I will work against that ticket – Aisha Yesufu
Activist Aisha Yesufu has stated that she will actively oppose Peter Obi if he ever agrees to be the running mate of any politician in the 2027 general election. There have been suggestions for Obi to run as the vice-presidential candidate to a prominent Northern politician. However, Obi has rejected this idea, though he remains open to collaborating with anyone committed to advancing Nigeria’s progress. According to Aisha Yesufu; ‘’He should run as Vice? I am giving you my word now. Do not say I did not say it. If Peter Obi is running with anyone as the Vice President…
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Abia State Polytechnic staff celebrate as Abia State Governor pays salary arrears accumulated by previous administrations
Staff of Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, were elated after receiving their long-overdue salary arrears. Earlier in June, the Abia State government announced plans to settle the N16.5 billion owed to staff of state-owned higher institutions in installments, a debt inherited from the previous administration. Commissioner for Finance, Mike Akpara, assured that the government would also pay off salary arrears for some civil service workers in phases, while ensuring other sectors of the economy are not affected. The first group of staff received their payments on Friday, sparking celebrations.
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Banditry: Nigeria winning war against terrorism – Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad
Bashir Ahmad, a former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, stated on Saturday that Nigeria is making progress in its fight against terrorism. Ahmad’s comment followed the recent killing of notorious terrorist leader Sani Wala Burki by Nigerian military forces in Katsina State. In a post on X, Ahmad urged the troops to maintain pressure until all terrorists are completely eliminated. Bashir wrote: “Happy to read that another notorious terrorist leader, Sani Wala Burki, has also been eliminated in Katsina. Nigeria is clearly winning this war against terror. “Let our troops increase the pressure until they’re all eradicated, so our…
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