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Dangote Refinery on Saturday tagged as fake the allegation that it sells petrol between N1, 015 and N1, 028/litre. Some oil marketers had reportedly on Friday said the price of petrol, produced by the Dangote Refinery stood between N1, 015 and N1, 028/litre. They said it would be reasonable to import the product from the international market as the landing cost stood at N978.01/litre as of October 31, 2024. Reacting to the development, Dangote Group on its X handle dismissed the allegation as ‘fake news’. DAILY POST reported that the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, had claimed that…

Famous Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has claimed that he gets special treatment around the world due to his status as a celebrity. The Afrobeats star claimed that he receives invites to presidential dinners in every country he goes to except for the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Speaking during a recent interview with Kiss Fresh London, Davido boasted that his fanbase includes the World Bank president, presidents of powerful nations, and other powerful people. “Every country we go to, the President invites us for dinner except London [United Kingdom] and the United States of America.…

Liverpool have regained top spot in the Premier League, following a gritty 2-1 win over Brighton on Saturday. The hosts went behind in the first half thanks to a Ferdi Kadioglu’s low finish. However, Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah scored late at Anfield to turn the game in their favour. Arne Slot’s men now have 25 points from 10 fixtures, two more than Manchester City. City saw their unbeaten start to the season end at the Vitality Stadium, where they lost 2-1. Josko Gvardiol’s late header was mere consolation for the champions, who had gone two goals down, thanks to…

The Bauchi State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on the Federal Government to alleviate the current hardship faced by Nigerians by providing additional palliatives and other economic relief efforts. This was part of the recommendations of the party after its stakeholders meeting held on Saturday. Those who attended the meeting include Senator Shehu Buba (representing Bauchi South), Health and Social Welfare Minister, Prof. Ali Pate, Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, former Governor Isa Yuguda, and House of Representatives members from Bauchi State. Other attendees included current and former members of the State House of Assembly, former…

Ikorodu City captain, Waliu Ojetoye says the team is in a buoyant mood ahead of Sunday’s home clash against league leaders, Rivers United. The Oga went down 2-1 against Enyimba last week in Aba. Ojetoye, however, said they have put the defeat behind them and are raring to go once again. “Yeah, the mood in camp is positive and our preparation for the next game has been excellent. We can’t wait to execute everything we trained on this week,” he told the club’s official website. “We are good to go for the next game and our target is to get…

Ahead of the forthcoming off-cycle November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has urged the Ebira community, resident in Ondo State to vote for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Ododo made the appeal on Saturday while leading the gathering of Ebira indigenes in Owo, headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State where he drummed support for Aiyedatiwa. According to Usman, the Ebira people have unanimously resolved to back Aiyedatiwa due to his strides in the state, particularly his passion for non-Indigene residents in the state. “The entire Ebira community across Ondo State, have resolved…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged unity and harmony within the Southwest chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to deepen and widen the electoral fortunes of the party. Speaking at the commissioning of the South West Secretariat of the party at Ibadan, named after the late zonal Vice Chairman, Soji Adagunodo, Governor Adeleke appealed for the closing of ranks in memory of the former party leader. According to the Governor, “the significance of today’s event is the clarion call for unity and deeper brotherhood among PDP at home and abroad. We must forget the past of division and…

The Progressive Northern Youth Forum, PNYF has expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s position on the controversial tax reform bills. The group said Tinubu’s rejection of the recommendation by the National Economic Council, NEC on the bill was a good move. DAILY POST recalls that NEC had during its 144th meeting, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, suggested that the bills be withdrawn following the opposition from northern stakeholders. The recommendation came after governors from the 19 northern states, along with prominent traditional leaders from the region, collectively decided to oppose the tax reform bills. However, President Tinubu, in…

OGC Nice striker, Terem Moffi is expected back in action early next year following a long-term injury. Moffi sustained an ACL rupture in his left knee during Nice’s pre-season in August. The Nigerian went under the knife afterwards and has been undergoing rehabilitation. The 25-year-old is now lined up to step to the field again by February, according to reports. Moffi has logged 20 goals and five assists in 52 games with Nice. He joined Nice from another French club, Lorient in January 2022. Ligue 1: Terem Moffi gets comeback date

Newcastle United manager, Eddie Howe has explained why his team defeated Arsenal 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. Howe watched as Alexander Isak’s first-half goal gave Newcastle United the victory over the Gunners at James’ Park. Speaking to BBC MOTD after the game, Howe suggested that Newcastle defeated Mikel Arteta’s side because his players worked hard for the encounter. According to him, his team defended really good in the second half against the visitors. “Today’s performance was built on hardwork , desire and a lot of really good defending in the second half. I thought we looked good,” Howe…