The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has refuted claims of an imminent rise in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, urging citizens to dismiss unfounded speculations regarding a potential fuel price hike. Mr. Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., reaffirmed this stance in a statement Read More…
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Calamity and the Rumour Mill
The vulture is a patient bird. That’s in the animal kingdom. Among humankind, the vulture of social media is the most restless and jumpy animal ever to walk the surface of the earth. In the forest, the bush or the desert, the vulture baits its prey until it drops dead. In real life among homo Read More…
Arsenal consider late Patrick van Aanholt move before January transfer window closes
Arsenal are plotting a late move for Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt before the January transfer window closes. The Gunner have already signed Martin Odegaard and Mat Ryan on loan during the winter window but still have until 11pm on February 1 to seal a third signing. Cover at left-back is Mikel Arteta’s priority Read More…
Lagos State Health Ministry, Sheraton mgt rebut ‘well-heeled’ viral WhatsApp COVID-19 message
The Lagos State Ministry of Health and the management of Sheraton Hotels have rebutted a viral message making the rounds especially on WhatsApp, which suggests that the Lagos Sheraton Hotel was now an isolation centre for ‘well-heeled’ individuals who have contracted the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. Earlier on Monday, 21st December 2020, an anonymous message had Read More…