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 INEC has spoken on removing Wike’s cousin as Edo Rec. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)  has said it will not yield to the call of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to redeploy the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Anugbum Onuoha. This Nigeria news platform recalls that Onuoha has been a subject of controversy over his relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike.  Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and Wike have not been in good terms after Wike supported his second term bid when he defected to the PDP.The governor and the national leadership…

Victor Osimhen set a new Super Lig scoring record on his Galatasaray debut, thrilling fans with his impressive performance.Newsonline Nigeria reports that Victor Osimhen made an impressive start to life in the Turkish Super Lig, registering seven shots on goal in his Galatasaray debut during a commanding 5-0 victory over Rizespor—setting a new season record for shots in a single game.Despite the setback of missing out on deadline day transfers to Chelsea and Al Ahly, the 25-year-old forward demonstrated his determination, delivering a strong performance in his first outing for The Yellow-Reds. His debut was marked by an assist in…

The prevailing confusion in the petroleum sector worsened on Sunday, as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Dangote Refinery engaged in a war of words on the pricing template. This comes as Dangote Refinery on Sunday commenced petrol distribution. NNPCL was the inaugural off-taker of Dangote Refinery’s Petrol. Minister of Finance, Wale Edun who visited the refinery on Sunday said the facility would ensure energy security in Nigeria. On the pricing, Edun said as Dangote Refinery and other refineries scale up production, it may impact pricing. Recall that NNPCL had earlier confirmed that its trucks have started loading Dangote…

Dangote Refinery has denied selling fuel to NNPCL at N898 per litre. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Dangote Refinery has refuted claims that it sold fuel to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), at N898 per litre. The company labelled the assertion as “misleading and mischievous.” This Nigeria news platform understands that in a statement issued on Sunday, signed by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Industries, the refinery urged Nigerians to disregard the claims.  Chiejina clarified that fuel pricing will be formally announced by a Technical Sub-Committee on Naira-based crude sales to local refineries, appointed by President Bola…

Omoyele Sowore has regained his freedom from the DSS detention. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) released former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore shortly after he was picked up. The Activist was arrested by operatives of the secret police at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos on Sunday, shortly after his arrival. On Saturday, the activist had raised an alarm over a plot by security agencies to pick him up and frame him.  Sowore had said, “Yeah! All around in my home town, they’re tryin’ to track me down, yeah! They say they want…

300 NNPCL trucks have arrived at Dangote Refinery for petrol loading. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that over 300 trucks belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) are at the Dangote refinery at the moment in preparation for the scheduled petrol loading on Sunday. The spokesperson for the NNPC, Olufemi Soneye confirmed this in a video on his X handle on Saturday.  According to him, as of Saturday afternoon, NNPCL had deployed over 100 trucks, with hundreds more en route.Earlier, the Presidential Committee on the Sale of crude oil and Refined Product announced that loading of the first batch of petrol from the…

Chelsea winger, Jadon Sancho has aimed a subtle dig at Manchester United and former manager, Erik ten Hag after he was named Player of the Match for his performances against Bournemouth. Sancho, 24, spoke of how ‘happy’ he was to play and to instantly feel ‘comfortable’ at Chelsea, perhaps a dig at United and Ten Hag. The England international made a surprise transfer to Chelsea on loan from Manchester United on deadline day after three nightmare years at Old Trafford. He provided the assist for Christopher Nkunku’s goal against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. “It’s amazing to make my debut…

Remo Stars claimed a 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars in the South West derby in Ikenne on Saturday. Debutant Shuaib Ibrahim scored the winning goal in the seventh minute. Ibrahim met a lofted ball from Ifeanyi Anaemena and slotted the ball home after dribbling past a defender. Remo Stars had other chances to double their lead but were let down by their poor finishing. The Ikenne club extended their winning run to two games. The defeat was Sunshine Stars’ first in the 2024/25 season.

FG has announced the official date to start lifting Dangote Petrol. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Presidential Committee on the Sale of Crude Oil and Refined Products has announced that loading of the first batch of petrol from the Dangote Refinery will commence on Sunday, September 15. A member of the committee and Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, disclosed this in Abuja on Friday. Briefing journalists, the FIRS boss said that from October 1, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) will commence the supply of about 385kbpd of crude oil to the Dangote Refinery to be paid…

Nigerian singer, Fireboy DML, has praised veteran singer, Wande Coal for his impact on his career. The ‘Peru’ crooner said he “becomes a child” whenever he is around Wande Coal. He described his first meeting with Wande Coal as a dream come true. Speaking in a recent episode of the ‘Is This Seat Taken’ podcast, Fireboy said: “It was a dream at first meeting Wande Coal. I become a child when he is around. He is a legend. So that [meeting him] was a blessing and a surreal moment.” He reiterated that Wande Coal inspired him to do music. Fireboy…