Nigeria

SDP vs El-Rufai:

SDP Disowns El-Rufai as Rift Erupts in Emerging Opposition Alliance

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has publicly disowned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged comments suggesting his involvement in a new opposition alliance. The party insists it has not endorsed any collaboration with El-Rufai and warned against politicizing its position, intensifying rifts within the fragile opposition coalition forming ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Marketers slam Dangote Refinery over pricing opacity and access limits.

Dangote Refinery Faces Backlash over Pricing, Monopoly Concerns from Marketers

Tensions are rising in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector as independent marketers and stakeholders accuse the Dangote Refinery of restrictive pricing, port cost challenges, and monopolistic practices. Despite being Africa’s largest refinery, marketers say it’s currently cheaper to import from Lomé than load domestically. Industry groups are calling for regulatory intervention and open-market reforms.
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Ghana Clinch WAFCON Bronze as Nigeria Dominate Awards Table

Ghana Clinch WAFCON Bronze as Nigeria Dominate Awards Table

Ghana secured third place at WAFCON 2024 with a penalty shootout victory over defending champions South Africa after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Meanwhile, Nigeria dominated the tournament’s award slate, taking home Best Player, Best Goalkeeper, and Coach of the Tournament following their 3-2 comeback win over Morocco to seal a historic 10th title.
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VON Apologises for False Report on Nigeria’s WAFCON Final Loss

VON vs. Nigeria: When The News Jumped The Whistle

The Voice of Nigeria has issued a public apology after mistakenly publishing a report that Nigeria lost the WAFCON final to Morocco — before the game even ended. The backlash was swift. Nigerians were livid. VON's Director General is now investigating possible hacking and has pledged sweeping reforms to restore public trust in the state broadcaster.
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