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Lagos State Government extends work-from-home policy for Public Servants by Three Months
The Lagos State Government has extended its work-from-home policy for public servants by three months. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the extension in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, on Wednesday, September 4. Originally implemented on February 28, the policy allowed employees on grade levels 01 to 14 to work remotely for two days per week, while those on grade levels 15 to 17 were permitted to work from home one day per week. This initiative was introduced to alleviate the impact of the fuel subsidy removal on public servants. In the new circular, Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted…
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Many wives who married stopped schooling and working only for their husbands to marry wealthy, educated career women – Nigerian man writes
Nigerian marriage therapist, Shamseddim Giwa, has urged women not to give up their careers, education, or growth opportunities for the sake of marriage. In a post on Wednesday, September 4, Giwa noted that many women quit their education, jobs, and networking after marriage, only to see their husbands later marry successful, educated career women.
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”Our Girls will have a place to change their sanitary pads, the renewed hope is here” – Presidential aide, Abiodun Essiet, writes as she releases photos of ongoing toilet projects in a Plateau community
Abiola Essien, the Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Community Engagement (North Central), has sparked reactions online after sharing photos of a toilet project she initiated in a community in Plateau State. In her post, Abiola explained that the project addresses young girls’ challenges during their menstrual cycles. Describing the projects as ‘’the renewed hope’, Abiola wrote; ‘’The first toilet in Nagohom Community, Mazah Ward, Plateau State is almost completed. It is built within the school compound When it is completed Our Girls will have a place to change their sanitary pads. Our girls will not miss classes again…
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“I treated these guys like my family, never owed them salaries” Nigerian man laments after his staff defrauded him of N6.7 million
A Nigerian man has turned to social media to express his frustration after allegedly being defrauded of N6.7 million by his staff. In a post on X, Engr. Abubakar Bello claimed that the manager at his fuel station recently embezzled the funds. He also revealed that another employee stole from him and has now entered politics. He shared that he never owed them salaries and still gives them allowances. He further stated that the station manager has ben arrested
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We never asked NNPCL to sell fuel at N1000 per litre, it is a deliberate attempt to incite public discontent – FG
The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming that the Ministry of Petroleum instructed NNPCL to sell fuel at N1000, which is above the approved pump price. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 3, and signed by Nneamaka Okafor, Special Adviser to the Minister of State for Petroleum, the government labeled the report as fabricated and designed to create discord and confusion within the oil industry. According to Nneamaka, “There was never a time FG interfered with petroleum pricing with NNPCL, let alone give directives for price increment.” She said, “The Federal Government is compelled to address the outright falsehoods…
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Washing your wife’s clothes is not a sign of weakness but a testimony of your love for her – Nigerian man says
A married Nigerian man, Ifeanyi Abugu, has stated that when a man washes his wife’s clothes, it is a gesture of love, not a sign of weakness. He shared this in a post on Facebook. See his post below;
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NNPCL reaches agreement to sell crude oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reached an agreement to sell crude oil to Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Naira. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed this on Tuesday through its X handle, @NMDPRA_Official. NMDPRA stated that NNPCL has agreed to sell and supply crude oil to Dangote Refinery using local currency. The agency stated that the refinery plans to supply 25 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily to the domestic market starting in September 2024. It added that this volume would be increased to 30 million litres per day in October. “The…
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Fela didn’t fight the Nigerian govt, he fought the rich folks – Seun Kuti
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has stated that his father, the late Afrobeat pioneer and socio-political critic Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, did not actually fight against the Nigerian government, as commonly believed. Seun claimed that his father’s fight was directed against wealthy individuals, not the government itself. Fela was famous for using his music to criticize societal issues and poor governance. During a recent episode of the ‘Zero Conditions’ podcast, Seun made reference to some of his father’s songs like ”lady”, “Swegbe and Akpako”, ”Ikoyi Blindness” and others He said, “People have a lot of misconceptions about my family and what we’ve done…
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Our PMS can be on filling stations in the next 48hours, depending on NNPCL – Dangote
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) could be available in the Nigerian market within 48 hours, contingent on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. Dangote made this disclosure during an interview with Channels Television on Tuesday, as he officially announced the first rollout of petrol from the company’s 650,000-barrels-per-day refinery based in Lagos. He emphasized that the $20 billion refinery is close to finalizing discussions with NNPCL to distribute the product to Nigerians. Regarding the pricing of its petrol, Dangote stated that this would be determined by the Federal Executive Council, led…
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NNPCL sells fuel at N855/litre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price to N855 per litre. This price hike comes as NNPCL admits to dealing with a $6 billion debt from its international supply chain. Previously, after the removal of fuel subsidies, NNPCL had kept the fuel price at N617 per litre. According to Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, the debt issue is causing fuel queues at filling stations, affecting supply sustainability. Speculation suggests that NNPCL’s struggles began when overdue PMS payments exceeded $3 billion earlier this year. Despite this, the Federal Government has denied continuing to subsidize petroleum…
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Rumors of Shettima being sidelined in President Tinubu’s Government, illogical conspiracy theories – Presidency
On Monday, the Presidency dismissed rumors of a rift between President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, described the Vice President as a “crucial member” of Tinubu’s administration who has the “complete confidence and full support” of the President. Nkwocha emphasized that reports of a rift were unfounded, reiterating the Vice President’s loyalty. In a statement released to celebrate the Vice President’s 58th birthday, Nkwocha labeled the claims of Shettima being sidelined as “illogical conspiracy theories.” Parts of the statement read: “In a political landscape where loyalty is often…
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After elections we must shield our swords, criticise government constructively and patiently wait till the next election – Doyin Okupe tells those criticizing him for supporting Tinubu
Dr. Doyin Okupe has described those criticizing him for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s economic recovery plan as ignorant. Okupe, a former Director-General of Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation made this statement on Monday in Lagos. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Okupe has faced a wave of insults from some Nigerians on X (formerly known as Twitter) for endorsing certain policies of the current administration. Okupe dismissed his critics as merely political agitators who tend to insult those with greater knowledge. He added that, having seen much in the country, he is not as narrow-minded as his critics.…
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