Jayhome24: I just dey laugh. Pls which Ekiti? Expensive how and in what?
Let those who posted this malicious shit give a lay down of 10 commodities and services price tags in Ado Ekiti and show us the table in comparison wth other state with a proven evidence.
Sorry to say this be it Imo or Oyo or Osun or Ebonyi losers can not wake up and begin to give a confused and propaganda statistic to win cheap electoral stand I won't subscribe to such gimmick.
So provide the scale of commodities and services table side by side with other state in Nigeria with proven evidence if truly Ekiti is guilty I will personally withdraw my comment and apologize because as at last week Monday I was in Ado Ekiti for a visit and I bought stuffs and paid for services so tell me where is the inflation in buying things that cost like 100k in Abuja and its just 20k in Ado as at last week Monday?
Abeg next topic make we hear word.
This report is from Ugodre's popular Nairametrics and a lot of the parameters used by the analysts can be subjective and do NOT usually tally with the realities on the ground if enough samplings are NOT done.
Recently, I read and heard online about a major economic report stating that gas prices had risen and was being sold for as high as 21,000 NGN per 12.5 Kg cylinder refill in Lagos and some other parts of Nigeria, BUT many Lagos-based and Ogun-based callers to that phone-in radio program (of the Victoria Island-based media outfit I listened to online this same September 2025) BLUNTLY DENIED that cooking gas had ever sold above N16,000 NGN from gas stations or major dealers in Lagos and Ogun States for a 12.5Kg cylinder refill. Some callers told the male OAP that they got a kilogram of gas for between 950 NGN to 1200 NGN within the last 2 years in both States.
So, I believe you if you say things may NOT be as expensive in reality in Ekiti State based on this report. Last but NOT least, I saw a video report indicating that Yobe State has a low inflation due to the FACT that the Governor gave out totally free tractors to farmers in his State thereby leading to a near-single digit inflation rate and cheaper commodities as of September 2025.
SJMag1: Olayinka announced that Sowore and his platform, SaharaReporters, which he mockingly dubbed “Sahara Desert”, are invited to cover the commissioning slated for Thursday, September 18.
Olayinka announced that Sowore and his platform, SaharaReporters, which he mockingly dubbed “Sahara Desert”, are invited to cover the commissioning slated for Thursday, September 18.
According to him, the FCT Minister will kick off another phase of project commissioning on the same day, which includes the groundbreaking of the Arterial Road N1, linking Wuye District to Ring Road II.
eyesoflagos: Popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Gloria Olorunto Mensah, widely known as Maraji, has welcomed her third child with her husband. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The comedy star shared the exciting news on her Instagram page on Monday, September 15, 2025, posting a snapshot of her newborn daughter’s tiny hand.
This new addition makes Maraji a proud mother of three. She previously welcomed her first son in April 2022, and her second in January 2024.
Fans and fellow celebrities have since flooded her comment section with congratulatory messages and heartfelt wishes for the newborn princess. Netizens Celebrate with Maraji
@sheys_a_treasure: “She’s here!!!! Welcome baby girl. Congrats Gloria and family! God bless and keep you all. Amen.”
@perfectremotejobs: “Welcome baby girl, nice to meet you.”
@ey_nwa_ka_ego: “Congratulations 🎉”
@seyeneotu: “Hi Girl mum 💕”
@janemena: “Ohhhhhhhhhh Mara baby has her Twinnie for real. Congratulations sist FR. I’m next in line in Jesus name, o Amen.”
@glongy_Oh: “My!!! Congratulations!!! Are you naming her our name?”
@ewonubari: “Congratulations my baby, omg I can’t wait to meet her.”
Popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Gloria Olorunto Mensah, widely known as Maraji, has welcomed her third child with her husband.
She's "popped" 3 kids in just 3 years... She has to slow down. Facial appearances can sometimes be deceptive... That dude wearing eye glasses in the attached pic doesn't look like one who can "fire hard" on all cylinders. He has a gentle mien.
That so-called viral video right above shows a fully packed reception venue. There's NOTHING in that video that shows people or guests leaving the reception venue as of the time of the recording. Yes, the caterer may have delayed in her arrival, BUT NOTHING suggests that people started leaving that reception venue!
A lot of highly misleading video contents just go viral without gullible people doing their due diligence or paying attention to details in the so-called videos.
Rebuker: Watch the moment Ghanaian fishermen caught a live shark at the beach and dragged it ashore.
A group of fishermen in Ghana stunned onlookers when they hauled a live shark from their fishing expedition and dragged it across the sandy shore. The unusual catch quickly drew attention from beachgoers, many of whom gathered to witness the dramatic scene.
The shark, still alive as it was pulled onto land, highlighted both the risks and rewards faced by local fishermen who venture out daily to secure their catch. While shark sightings and captures are not entirely uncommon in West African waters, it remains a rare spectacle to see one brought to shore alive.
The video of the incident has since sparked reactions online, with some viewers amazed at the fishermen’s bravery, while others raised concerns about marine conservation and the safety of handling such a powerful creature.
Whoa! Ghana... Climate change is leading to a migration of sharks from their original water habitats to newer locations. Folks have to be careful when swimming in specific beach locations while on holidays.
The Bahamas Islands have witnessed a surge in the last 10 years of horrendous shark attacks which wasn't so before. This is why Barack Obama wore a shark repellant when he went on a holiday trip there a few years ago.
Young lady... "Due diligence." Before using any shipping company, you have to do your due diligence to ensure you're NOT paying for sloppy packaging and opaque charges. You're in business to break-even and make profit at the same time.
Second, as a caution, you don't import (or export) things that are NOT in demand in the market place. Some people order or import things they see in catalogs and online without market research. This is a bad thing to do in international trade and you'll learn some punishing lessons down the road for that. Selling off those suitcases in that video profitably is another thing she has to deal with.
Shagreenn: At the boundary between Aku, Okigwe, and Nneato, a shocking scene has been uncovered. Youths from Nneato community, moved by suspicions and whispers of evil, stormed the thick forest”and stumbled upon a horror that will haunt their memories forever.
More than one hundred human skeletons. Scattered, buried shallowly, abandoned like forgotten lives.
These are believed to be victims from Okigwe and surrounding communities. Men. Women. Even young people. All silenced in the most brutal way.
The killings, according to reports, are linked to a man feared by many ”Ifeanyi Eze, better known as Gentle the Yahoo, and his deadly criminal gang.
But behind them lurks an even darker truth¦ Allegations point to support from abroad. Some of our very own brothers, living overseas, are said to have sponsored and funded this reign of terror”turning against their own people in the most heartbreaking betrayal.
But perhaps the most painful part is how these victims died.
They weren't just killed. Many were tied hands and feet bound. Dumped into the bushes. Left to suffer for hours maybe even days in unimaginable pain, until they finally took their last breath’”
Imagine their cries, echoing in the silent forest. Imagine their last moments filled with fear, torture, and hopelessness.
And now, all that remains are bones. Bones that speak louder than any words. Bones that cry out for justice.
Yet, even after this horrific discovery, some people still rise to defend these criminals. Some still find excuses for murderers who turned their homeland into a graveyard.
So we must ask: What has become of us? When did we lose our humanity? When did money, crime, and fear become more valuable than the sacredness of life?
This discovery is not just a crime story. It is a wound on the conscience of Okigwe A wound that reminds us that silence, complicity, and betrayal kill more than bullets.
Okigwe will never forget. The bones uncovered in that forest demand justice. And until justice is served, their cries will continue to echo across the land.
If this story moved you, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Let the world hear these voices. Let us speak out against crime and injustice, before more innocent lives are lost.[/b]
Miriam was just 28. A Nigerian nurse who carried hope in her heart and compassion in her hands. She had recently returned from Nigeria after her traditional marriage introduction. Her wedding day was only months away. She was supposed to be walking down the aisle in a white dress… not carried out of her apartment in a body bag.”
Everything was going on fine for her, until one Sunday evening. “After her hospital shift that Sunday, Miriam disappeared into silence. Calls went unanswered. Messages left unread.
Shagreenn: “She was young. She was beautiful. She was loved. And she dedicated her life to caring for others. But on a quiet spring evening in Leeds, United Kingdom… Nurse Miriam Nnenna’s life was stolen in a way too cruel to imagine.” “Miriam was just 28. A Nigerian nurse who carried hope in her heart and compassion in her hands. She had recently returned from Nigeria after her traditional marriage introduction. Her wedding day was only months away. She was supposed to be walking down the aisle in a white dress… not carried out of her apartment in a body bag.”
Everything was going on fine for her, until one Sunday evening. “After her hospital shift that Sunday, Miriam disappeared into silence. Calls went unanswered. Messages left unread. [b][/b]Her laughter—gone. Days passed, and with every unanswered ring, dread grew heavier. Her friends knew something was terribly wrong.” The police was alerted and eventually they got to her apartment and it was under lock and key. When police entered her apartment… their fears became reality. Two lifeless bodies were found, that of Miriam and that of another young man believed to be an ex. . A bright soul extinguished in the very place she should have been safe. Her home… had become her grave.”
“The autopsy revealed horrors no one should endure. A knife wound. Signs of strangulation. Contrary to the speculations that made round the internet, that she was double dating. The investigations revealed that she had nothing romantic going on with her ex or anyone else. on that fateful day Miriam fought… but she could not win, she was over powered. It was alleged that, that week was her birthday week and her ex-boyfriend must have heard that she got engaged with someone else in Nigeria and paid her a visit. Someone she once trusted may have turned into the hand that ended her life.” “She had walked away from an abusive relationship months before. But her past wouldn’t let her go. Friends say her ex-partner still haunted her life. The same love that once promised forever… may have become the shadow that ended everything.”
“Her death sent shock waves through the Nigerian community in Leeds. Colleagues wept for a nurse whose kindness healed so many. Friends cried for a bride who never made it to her wedding day. And her parents, back in Nigeria, were left with an unbearable grief—burying the very child they once dreamed would bury them.” “The case remains under investigation. Police are following every lead, searching for answers, and fighting to bring justice for Miriam. But questions still linger: Who killed her? And why did someone so full of love… deserve such a cruel end?”
“Miriam gave her life to save others. But no one could save her. Today, we remember not just how she died… but how she lived—with love, with hope, with dreams. And we demand one thing—justice.”
Miriam was just 28. A Nigerian nurse who carried hope in her heart and compassion in her hands. She had recently returned from Nigeria after her traditional marriage introduction. Her wedding day was only months away. She was supposed to be walking down the aisle in a white dress… not carried out of her apartment in a body bag.”
Everything was going on fine for her, until one Sunday evening. “After her hospital shift that Sunday, Miriam disappeared into silence. Calls went unanswered. Messages left unread.
Hilda Baci shares the moment she received the call from Guinness World Records confirming her as the official record holder for the Largest Serving of Nigerian style Jollof Rice! Such an emotional moment! 😫🥹 pic.twitter.com/smwBIYYuE9
Pakute: A lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of illegally deporting five African immigrants to Ghana, making the 16-hour journey in “straitjackets,” in an attempt to avoid court orders that blocked them from going back to their home countries.
A federal judge on Saturday said it appeared the Trump administration was making an “end run” around those court orders by first sending them to Ghana — which then could send them to countries where they face torture, persecution and death.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the government to provide assurances that Ghana would not send the immigrants elsewhere in violation of those court orders.
One day earlier, Chutkan said the Trump administration had, “with a wink and a nod,” deported those African nationals in an apparent attempt to have Ghana prepare to send them elsewhere.
“What you’re doing, what appears to be happening, is truly disingenuous,” she said Friday.
A lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C. on Friday accuses administration officials of enlisting Ghana’s government “to do their dirty work.”
“Despite the minimal, pass-through involvement of the Ghanaian government, [the Trump administration’s] objective is clear: deport individuals who have been granted fear-based relief from being sent to their countries of origin to those countries anyway, in contravention to the rulings of U.S. immigration judges and U.S. immigration law,” according to the complaint.
Homeland Security has denied that the deportees were in straitjackets. Lawyers for the Department of Justice argued that immigration courts had issued final orders to remove all of the deportees, and that the State Department was working with Ghana to ensure they wouldn’t be sent anywhere only to be tortured or persecuted.
But one of the plaintiffs has already been deported from Ghana to his native Gambia, where federal judges in the United States had previously determined he could not be sent, according to ACLU attorney Lee Gelernt.
Justice Department lawyer Elianis Perez argued that Judge Chutkan had no power to control how another country treats deportees.
She noted the Supreme Court this summer ruled the administration could continue sending immigrants to countries they are not from, even if they didn’t get their day in court to raise fears of torture or persecution.
Gerlent compared the latest case to that of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who the Trump administration mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite court orders prohibiting it, and then argued it couldn't get him back.
After orders from federal judges and the Supreme Court directed the administration to “facilitate” his return, Abrego Garcia eventually came back to the United States — only to face a human smuggling charges in Tennessee, as the Trump administration revives another attempt to deport him.
“This appears to be a specific plan to make an end run around these obligations,” Chutkan said of the administration shipping the immigrants to Ghana.
“What does the government intend to do? And please don’t tell me you don’t have any control over Ghana because I know that,” she said.
Chutkan later issued an order giving the administration until 9 p.m. Eastern time to file a declaration detailing how they were trying to ensure the other immigrants weren't improperly sent to their home countries from Ghana.
The administration resumed a policy of deporting immigrant detainees to so-called third countries in July, starting with the tiny African nation of Eswatini.
Trump’s administration threatened to deport Abrego Garcia to four different countries within the span of less than two weeks, beginning shortly after he was released from federal custody in Tennessee only to land in an immigration detention center in Maryland a few days later .
Immigration officials outlined a plan for his removal to Costa Rica if he agreed to plead guilty to human smuggling charges. If he didn’t, he would be sent to Uganda.
“This appears to be a specific plan to make an end run around these obligations,” Chutkan said of the administration shipping the immigrants to Ghana.
“What does the government intend to do? And please don’t tell me you don’t have any control over Ghana because I know that,” she said. Chutkan later issued an order giving the administration until 9 p.m. Eastern time to file a declaration detailing how they were trying to ensure the other immigrants weren't improperly sent to their home countries from Ghana.
The administration resumed a policy of deporting immigrant detainees to so-called third countries in July, starting with the tiny African nation of Eswatini.
Trump’s administration threatened to deport Abrego Garcia to four different countries within the span of less than two weeks, beginning shortly after he was released from federal custody in Tennessee only to land in an immigration detention center in Maryland a few days later .
Immigration officials outlined a plan for his removal to Costa Rica if he agreed to plead guilty to human smuggling.
alphonsojaybaz: Hilda Baci Set to Break Guinness World Record with Largest Pot of Nigerian Jollof Rice
Nigerian celebrity chef and restaurateur, Hilda Baci, is gearing up for another historic culinary feat—this time, by attempting to cook the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice ever made. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The announcement was made via her Instagram and TikTok accounts, sparking excitement among fans across West Africa.
This record-breaking attempt comes just two years after Baci captured global attention with her longest cooking marathon in 2023—a Guinness World Record that was later surpassed by another chef.
The Dream Pot of Jollof
Standing beside a 6 by 6-meter pot, Hilda expressed her passion for the challenge:
“Some dreams keep us awake until we make them reality. In 2023, it was the Hilda Baci cook-a-thon that took the world by storm. This year, it’s jollof—the heartbeat of West Africa. A taste that tells our story. It’s more than cooking; it’s a celebration of our food, our culture, music, and us.”
She revealed that this event, in partnership with Gino, will hold on September 12, 2025, at Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos.
“Two years ago, I imagined the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice the world has ever seen. Today, with Gino—a brand we all grew up with—my dream is becoming a reality. On 12th September 2025, I will be making the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice with you, because what is my jollof rice without you to enjoy it?”
Social Media Reactions
The news has since gone viral, with fans reacting in their usual witty and humorous style:
peculiar: “My problem is where are you going to stand to turn the jollof rice 😏😩.”
Nyarkoa: “This has already happened in Ghana before.”
1PROMPT (1PM) CUISINE: “She was standing in the pot 😭😭😭.”
pelumib37: “Imagine accidentally falling inside the pot while the Jollof stew is boiling 😩😩.”
Nana: “The amount of Maggie cube will be astonishing.”
Kwansema Quansah: “It’s a WIN for all of us WEST AFRICANS. Proud of you Queen. Love from Ghana 🇬🇭.”
New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice - 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬
New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice - 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/ErJLEJR5Qr
is indeed a short official video from Guinness World Records. Hopefully, Hilda and Gino her major sponsor can attempt cooking another bigger quantity of Jollof rice in a much bigger and stronger pot in 2026 (or 2027).
I didn't follow this event online at Eko Eko Hotel until yesterday though I heard about it a day before it started. Tbh, the logistics and innovation that went into cooking several bags of Basmati rice and getting the right measures of ingredients for that huge pot of Jollof rice is commendable. Cooking itself is creativity and art roled into one.
alphonsojaybaz: I Used 4,000kg Rice, 612kg Oil, Others in Guinness Jollof Rice Attempt — Hilda Baci
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has revealed the staggering list of ingredients used in her historic attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice — a Guinness World Record feat that captured national attention. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
A Record-Breaking Culinary Showdown
The landmark event took place on September 12, 2025, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, attracting thousands of fans, food lovers, and supporters. In a new TikTok video shared via her handle @hildabacion, Hilda detailed the enormous quantities of rice, oil, and spices that went into the monumental pot. Ingredient Breakdown for the Record Pot
According to Hilda Baci, the Guinness World Record attempt included:
4,000 kg of washed basmati rice
612 kg of oil
800 kg of Gino Asun peppered chicken + party jollof
600 kg of her signature jollof pepper mix
220 kg of Gino Asun & peppered chicken cubes
20 g of Gino curry and 7 g of Gino thyme
300 kg onion, garlic & ginger blend
164 kg of fresh goat meat
1,200 kg of gas
The chef revealed that it took 9 hours of fire, passion, and teamwork to prepare the massive dish, which served over 16,600 plates of jollof rice.
Preparations and Execution
While Hilda initially planned to host the attempt at Muri Okunola Park, she later shifted the venue to Eko Hotel and Suites for logistical reasons. Weeks ahead of the event, she and her team conducted a trial run to perfect the process.
On the morning of the cookout, the giant pot was delivered to the venue by 4 am, marking the start of a long but historic day.
More Than Just Food
For Hilda Baci, the record-breaking jollof pot went beyond cooking. She described the feat as a celebration of resilience, teamwork, and Nigeria’s rich culinary heritage.
Her words:
“It wasn’t just about rice and pepper; it was about joy, love, and community.”
The low GI "Basmati rice" was used here. That was thoughtful of the organizers to promote the habit of eating healthy. I guess it was some kind of Asun Jollof rice (or Smoky Party Jollof rice she and her team cooked).
phosky: Nigerian singer and businessman Tosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has sparked conversations online after flaunting the kind of meals he’s been eating since marrying billionaire’s daughter, Temi Otedola. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
A Fairytale Wedding Across Three Countries
Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola recently revealed in an exclusive Vogue interview that their union was nothing short of magical, with wedding ceremonies held across three different countries.
Court wedding in Monaco on May 9
Traditional wedding in Dubai on July 5
White wedding in Iceland last month
The three-part celebration was the talk of the town, combining luxury, culture, and love in grand style.
Post-Wedding Meal Revelation
Just days after their fairytale events, Mr Eazi took to Snapchat to give fans a peek into married life. He shared a photo of his post-wedding meal—Eba and Egusi soup prepared by his new wife, Temi.
With a witty caption, he bragged:
“Eba and Egusi, that graduated from MIT.”
The lighthearted remark was a nod to Temi’s elite background and added comic spice to his marital update.
Fans React to the Portion Size
While many admired the gesture, the size of the meal quickly became the highlight of online conversations. Fans couldn’t help but notice how small the portion looked.
Some reactions include:
@mr.obitee: “Na why Mr Eazi just dey lean anyhow.”
@kswissluxuryhair: “This food no fit belle full my one-year-old nephew.”
@theomotayoo: “Oh wow! But the Eba small o. Rich people sha.”
@ly_dia_official: “You fit visit the rich, come back home with an ulcer.”
@ay91387: “1 bag of garri go reach 10 years for their house.”
Others teased that perhaps billionaires intentionally eat in small portions, with one fan, @fatimandiaye08, asking:
Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola recently revealed in an exclusive Vogue interview that their union was nothing short of magical, with wedding ceremonies held across three different countries.
Court wedding in Monaco on May 9
Traditional wedding in Dubai on July 5
White wedding in Iceland last month
The three-part celebration was the talk of the town, combining luxury, culture, and love in grand style.
naptu2: The Phantom is the top of the line Rolls Royce model. Rolls Royce Phantoms have been produced since 1925, making it the longest-used car model nameplate in automotive history.
Earlier generations of Rolls-Royce Phantoms consisted of the chassis and engine, then arrangements were made to manufacture the body and interior, customised to the buyer's requests.
Customers could commission famous coach builders like H.J. Mulliner, Hooper and Park Ward to build the body and interior.
In the 20th century, the Rolls-Royce Phantom was a very low volume, hand-built limousine, which in its first four generations was custom coachbuilt to the customer's requests, and sometimes extravagant desires. Whilst automobile manufacturing over time became more mechanised and prolific, and vehicles from other manufacturers could be built in greater numbers and at lower prices, the Phantoms remained hand-built, and production of individual cars only began once the order was placed.
Photo: Generations of the Rolls Royce Phantom.
Earlier generations of Rolls-Royce Phantoms consisted of the chassis and engine, then arrangements were made to manufacture the body and interior, customised to the buyer's requests.
Customers could commission famous coach builders like H.J. Mulliner, Hooper and Park Ward to build the body and interior.
In the 20th century, the Rolls-Royce Phantom was a very low volume, hand-built limousine, which in its first four generations was custom coachbuilt to the customer's requests, and sometimes extravagant desires. Whilst automobile manufacturing over time became more mechanised and prolific, and vehicles from other manufacturers could be built in greater numbers and at lower prices, the Phantoms remained hand-built, and production of individual cars only began once the order was placed.
The Rolls Royce Phantom 4 is a very rare car that was produced by Rolls Royce. Only 18 of the cars were made and they were mainly sold to Arab, British and European royalty. Rolls Royce did not sell the car to just anyone. They first determined whether the customer was a fit and proper person to buy the car.
Rolls Royce had agreements with most of the owenrs that they would never sell the car to third parties, but would instead return the car to the Rolls Royce company if they no longer needed it.
Queen Elizabeth II had two of the cars, a personal car that she bought before she became queen and an official car. She used the official car during her tour of Southern Nigeria. It was a landaulet. That car was returned to the Rolls Royce company in 2002.
Video of Queen Elizabeth II in the official Rolls Royce Phantom 4 Landaulet in Lagos in 1956.
The City of Johannesburg’s busiest road, Lilian Ngoyi Street, was finally reopened after two years of repairs.
One person died and 48 others were injured in the explosion when the major corridor, formerly known as Bree Street, was split in two by a massive gas explosion during peak hour traffic on 20 July 2023.
Businesses and commuters were severely affected by missed deadlines, as the repair work took nearly 26 months to complete, which was double the initial deadline.
The newly reconstructed road, between Loveday Street and End Street, will be a one-way street travelling eastbound.
The road has been resurfaced with paving bricks, moving away from traditional tarred surfaces.
The JMPD said it appreciates the public’s cooperation and patience during the rehabilitation period and urged continued vigilance as everyone adjusts to the new road layout.
abc115: Ilaje local government segment of Lagos-Calabar coastal highway.
Starting from Irokun, en route Agerige down to Oke ipare, all 63 kilometers of the road passes through Ondo State 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TINUBU @officialABAT , Ondo state is grateful
I saw some videos in my YouTube timeline on the Ondo section clearing last week. At least that would open up that corridor to more manufacturing and tourist investments being an area sharing direct boundaries with the Atlantic Ocean.
Off course, the Atlantic Ocean has led to the loss of huge coastlines in Ondo with lands lost several kilometers into the Atlantic Ocean due to climate change and sea level rises as seen in documentaries the Ilaje coastline. So, there are advanced solutions that can be used to reclaim and protect the lands like the now President 'Bola Tinubu and Chagoury Group did with the Eko Atlantic City project which saved Victoria Island and contiguous areas from disappearing into the sea due to annual floodings especially back in the early 2000s.
Social commentator Verydarkman criticized the concentration of opportunities and development in Lagos, arguing that it is stifling growth in other parts of Nigeria.
He questioned why nearly everything must be centered in Lagos while the rest of the country struggles
I just watched 2 more YouTube videos right BELOW of respected Ghanains and well-informed Nigerians angrily taking this semi-literate boy in the video named VDM to the cleaners. He's indeed NOT a brilliant person. Who messed up big time and had to pull down his highly IRRESPONSIBLE video he did insulting Ghanains over the GIPC laws which prohibit ANY foreigner from engaging in wholesale trading and retail trading at the same time which some from Nigeria especially bad elements among the Ibos were engaging in secretly to the detriment of Ghanains who are the ones allowed to engage more in retailing.
Now he has made another highly IRRESPONSIBLE video and wrong video about Lagos State while misleading his LARGELY young and ignorant followers who are busy clapping for him in puerile ignominy while knowing absolutely NOTHING about geopolitics, developmental and economic history of Nigeria.BELOW
Blakhorse: Half truths are misleading, the reason is not because Dangote is selling the product cheaper in Togo but due to the oil subsidy by the Togolese government
Some fuel importers in the country have alleged that the Dangote refinery sells a litre of petrol to international traders at N65 cheaper than the amount it gives the product to marketers in Nigeria.
The Depot and Petroleum Product Marketers Association of Nigeria, Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria confirmed this in separate exclusive interviews with Sunday PUNCH.
While kicking against the planned slashing of prices on Monday, DAPPMAN in particular said it was a ploy to stifle competition.
The Dangote refinery recently announced that it would drop petrol prices from N865 per litre to N841 in Lagos and the South West, and N851 in Abuja, Edo, and Kwara.
This would come alongside the commencement of its direct fuel distribution scheme.
In an interview with our correspondent on Saturday, the DAPPMAN Executive Secretary, Olufemi Adewole, told Sunday PUNCH that members of the group bought Dangote’s petrol from international traders in Lome, Togo, at prices lower than what was offered locally by the refinery.
Adewole said importers had made efforts to buy petrol from the Dangote refinery, but the price was higher, adding that sometimes, it could be better to import the product.
But the Dangote refinery downplayed the allegations, suggesting DAPPMAN might be the force behind the recent attack against it by the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers.
NUPENG had accused the refinery of anti-union practices, including refusing to allow drivers to join the group. The union threatened to embark on industrial action over the matter.
Adewole told Sunday PUNCH that Alhaji Aliko Dangote once said he would crash prices whenever importers brought in fuel cargoes into Nigeria.
“So, anytime our cargoes are coming, we expect him to reduce the price. He may give a different reason for the reduction,” he said.
“Dangote is selling to international traders at N65 lower than what he offers in Nigeria, or how is it possible for some of our members to buy from someone who bought from Dangote?
“Dangote sells to international traders at N65 cheaper than what he is selling to us. In some instances, we were able to buy from those people and still bring it to Nigeria. They will take the product to Lomé, claiming that they are buying large quantities.
“I have collated the volume of the products needed by DAPPMAN and sent to Dangote twice, yet he is not giving us products. What else does he want us to do? Even if he would give it to us, it would be with conditions that would not be profitable. Is that business?” he said.
Asked if it was cheaper to import petrol than to buy from the Dangote refinery, Adewole said, “It’s not all the time that it is cheaper. But there are instances in which it was cheaper to buy from international markets, and not only did we buy from international markets, we bought from international traders that Dangote sold to.”
When our correspondent sought to know what DAPPMAN’s requests were, he emphasised the need for discounts.
“Dangote has to give us a discount for the freight cost and other costs that we incur between his jetty and our jetty so that we can sell at the same price, and then we’ll be competitive. People will continue to import if the price is cheaper elsewhere,” he added.
The National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria, Billy Gillis-Harry, said DAPPMAN was right to say Dangote’s fuel was cheaper in Lome than in Nigeria.
“Exactly, DAPPMAN said the correct thing. It is true. We don’t want to be saying everything. But the way things are going, one day we will say everything,” Billy Gillis-Harry said.
Also, a major importer told Sunday PUNCH that his company refused to buy from Dangote because the margin was not favourable.
However, in an interview with Sunday PUNCH, a spokesman for the refinery laughed off the allegations.
He said, “We now know who is behind NUPENG. Our free delivery starts Monday.”
The spokesman wondered when DAPPMAN members started buying petrol from Lomé, asking if they no longer patronised Russia and Malta.
Earlier, the DAPPMAN secretary said portraying Dangote refinery’s repeated fuel price cuts as patriotic gestures overlooked both their timing and effect on the market.
Adewole, in a statement on Saturday, said the price reductions were strategically timed when other importers had active cargoes at sea or in tanks, creating price shocks that undermined competition and imposed financial strain on fellow market participants, including the refinery’s domestic customers.
He said it was concerning that the refinery offered lower prices to international buyers while quoting higher rates to local off-takers.
This, he said, contradicted public-facing claims of prioritising Nigerians and placed unnecessary burdens on domestic businesses already operating under tight margins.
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