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Many independent fuel marketers have stopped buying petrol, while some filling stations have temporarily shut down due to uncertainty over fuel prices, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Sunday, IPMAN Western Zone Chairman, Oyewole Akanni, blamed the situation on the suspension of petrol loading at the Dangote Refinery about four days ago. He said marketers were now buying from private depots at significantly higher prices, with ex-depot rates ranging from N1,200 to N1,220 per litre, excluding transport costs. According to him: “The non-availability of fuel at…

Premier League icon, Alan Shearer has predicted the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup clash to be played between Argentina and Spain. He believes the Lionel Messi-led South Americans would triumph over Spain in the 2026 final.  Luis de la Fuente’s Spain and Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina are set to compete in the final on Sunday, July 19, at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Shearer has stated that while predicting the game’s outcome is difficult, he believes Argentina will ultimately prevail.  He praised Spain’s ability to maintain possession and control the game but emphasised that Lionel Messi could be a…

Former England goalkeeper, Joe Hart, has predicted that Argentina will upset the odds against Spain in the World Cup final. Spain arrive for Sunday’s clash in New Jersey as favourites. La Roja outclassed France in the semi-finals, while Lionel Messi and co needed late goals to see off England. While Spain have been easy on the eye with their style of football, Argentina have not been dominant at all in the knockout stages. But, speaking on The Rest Is Football, Hart said: “It’s hard to put the other night behind us and it’s hard to not feel anything towards Argentina. “But…

Nigeria Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has opened up on his impression of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, ahead of the 2027 election. Obi disclosed that nobody can decide for Amupitan on whether he would do the right thing or not in the election. He spoke in an interview in Germany while responding to a question about his impression of the INEC Chairman. Stressing that he’s yet to have any personal encounter with Amupitan since he was appointed the head the electoral umpire, Obi said: “I have not met him yet and for…

Two people were killed and three others injured after suspected bandits loyal to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji attacked Kwaren Gamba community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst, Bakatsine. According to the post, the attackers stormed the community on Saturday night, killing two residents, injuring three others and abducting several people. Bakatsine said the latest attack highlights the worsening insecurity affecting communities in Sokoto East, particularly Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas, where residents have continued to face repeated attacks by…

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 4 Headquarters, Makurdi, AIG Dankombo F. Morris, has convened a critical security meeting to address the worsening security situation in Benue State. The meeting, held at the Police Officers’ Mess, Makurdi, followed a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, in response to the recent upsurge in criminal activities across the state. According to a statement issued by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ayo Oluwaseun Martins, the meeting brought together the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Cletus Nwadiogbu, senior police officers, representatives of the…

The All Progressive Congress, APC, has written to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, requesting him to improve the living conditions of workers and pensioners in the State. In the said letter, the APC claimed that some civil servants in the State were receiving far below the approved N70,000 national minimum wage benchmark, as monthly salaries. The letter, which was signed by Uche Aguoru, the Publicity Secretary of the APC, Abia State chapter, also urged the  Governor to address the unpaid gratuity of pensioners, even as it criticised the delay in the implementation of allowance increase promised the members of…

Raphael Onyedika is nearing a permanent transfer to Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt after agreeing personal terms, DAILY POST reports. Eintracht Frankfurt are, however, still in talks with Belgian Pro League champions Club Brugge to finalise the deal. The Eagles have made attempts to sign Onyedika twice in the past. The former UEFA Europa League champions are now close to securing his services. They are prepared to pay between €8 million and €10 million for the midfielder. The 25-year-old joined Club Brugge from Danish outfit FC Midtjylland in 2022. You may like

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has confirmed his administration is looking into the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the UN summit. Netanyahu is among the world leaders expected to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 8 at the UN Headquarters in New York City. In an interview with The New York Times, Mamdani declared Netanyahu “belongs in The Hague,” calling him “a war criminal who has been charged by the International Criminal Court.” The Mayor emphasized that his opinion is held by many people, “based on what his (Netanyahu’s) actions…

The federal government said it has secured the renewal of a Nigerian international passport for a citizen who had experienced delays.  The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.  This comes after a Nigerian woman had taken to her social media account and recounted facing prolonged delays with the Nigerian Immigration Service during her passport renewal process.  However, following intervention by the federal government, she noted that her passport was renewed. “Good afternoon, everyone. I have to brag a little bit this morning. We saw this randomly online. “Yes, Nigeria works!”, a Nigerian lady simply known…