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How Nigeria’s $20 Billion Oil Refinery Is Disrupting European Markets

How Nigeria’s $20 Billion Oil Refinery Is Disrupting European Markets

Two months ago, Nigeria’s beleaguered energy sector witnessed a very significant event: the Dangote Oil Refinery began producing gasoline and selling it domestically to Nigeria's state oil firm, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), marking the first time in decades Africa’s largest oil producer is refining its own crude. The state-of-the-art $20.5 billion refinery was launched in January 2024, but only began producing gasoline in September, expected to reach full operations in November. The giant refinery has a capacity to process 650,000 barrels of crude per day, considerably bigger than any refinery in Europe and more than enough for Nigeria’s needs.…
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Cyber Security Authority Sets Up Taskforce To Address Social Media Incitement In Bawku

Cyber Security Authority Sets Up Taskforce To Address Social Media Incitement In Bawku

The Cyber Security Authority of Ghana has established a Special Cybersecurity Taskforce in Bawku to receive, investigate, and take action against those using social media to instigate conflict in the area. The public is encouraged to forward any audio, photos, social media accounts, or other digital evidence of individuals promoting violence or unrest in Bawku and surrounding regions. These materials will be promptly examined for further action. Information can be sent via WhatsApp to the following number: 050 160 3111. Additionally, the taskforce plans to meet with ambassadors and high commissioners from countries where some of the social media instigators may…
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Bibiani Residents Protest Against Asante Gold Corporation Over Health And Safety Concerns

Bibiani Residents Protest Against Asante Gold Corporation Over Health And Safety Concerns

Residents of Bibiani Old Town and Zongo in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region have staged a protest against Asante Gold Corporation, demanding relocation due to severe health and safety concerns linked to the company’s mining activities. The residents highlighted the devastating impact of frequent blasting on their health and livelihoods. They reported that the blasts have caused significant structural damage to their homes, with walls and foundations developing cracks. Massive dust clouds generated by the blasts settle on their homes, food, and water sources, exacerbating health risks. Speaking to the media, protesters shared accounts of…
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Police Intercept Truck Carrying Over 150 Bags Of Cocoa At Gulumpe

Police Intercept Truck Carrying Over 150 Bags Of Cocoa At Gulumpe

The Ghana Police Service has intercepted a truck carrying over 150 bags of cocoa beans at Gulumpe, a town on the Kintampo-Buipe highway in the Bono East Region. The driver and his mate were arrested in connection with the incident. According to police sources, the truck, with registration number 3166D303, was reportedly transporting the cocoa beans from Circle, Accra, to Burkina Faso. The interception occurred when the driver stopped at Gulumpe to rest, and residents, who detected the distinct smell of cocoa, alerted the police. Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed they were hired by an unidentified individual to transport the…
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I’m Playing The Best Basketball Of My Life – Jokic

I’m Playing The Best Basketball Of My Life – Jokic

Nikola Jokic said he is “playing the best basketball of my life” after helping the Denver Nuggets to a 144-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. The three-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) hit his fourth successive triple-double – and his 13th of the season – as the Nuggets won a third game in a row. Jokic scored 27 points and made 13 rebounds and 10 assists before sitting out the fourth quarter at Ball Arena in Denver. He told TNT: “We’re not where we’re supposed to be, but we’re trying to find the rhythm.” The Nuggets are fourth…
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Teen Arrested Over Online Abuse Of Havertz’s Wife

Teen Arrested Over Online Abuse Of Havertz’s Wife

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of “malicious communications” following the online abuse of Arsenal striker Kai Havertz and his wife. The boy, who is 17 years old and from St Albans, has been bailed while enquiries continue, Hertfordshire Police said. Havertz’s wife Sophia posted to her Instagram story two direct messages she had received after Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat by Manchester United earlier this month, one which included threats to the couple’s unborn child. The German forward, 25, missed a chance to win the game in normal time and then had his penalty saved by United keeper Altay Bayindir in…
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Man City Charges Had No Impact On New Deal – Haaland

Man City Charges Had No Impact On New Deal – Haaland

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland says the charges facing the club had no bearing on him signing a new long-term contract. Haaland has signed a nine-and-a-half-year deal that would keep him at Etihad Stadium until 2034 and makes him one of the highest-paid sportspeople in the world. City are awaiting the outcome of the disciplinary hearing into their alleged 115 breaches of Premier League financial rules, which could result in a points deduction and even relegation. When asked if he had a way out of his new deal should City lose the case, Haaland said: “No, I haven’t thought of…
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Borussia Dortmund Sack Nuri Sahin After Four Defeats In A Row

Borussia Dortmund Sack Nuri Sahin After Four Defeats In A Row

Borussia Dortmund have sacked head coach Nuri Sahin after the 2-1 Champions League defeat at Bologna. Borussia Dortmund and Nuri Sahin are parting ways with immediate effect. BVB has dismissed its head coach following the disappointing 2:1 defeat in the UEFA Champions League at FC Bologna on Tuesday evening. pic.twitter.com/0NlZfWBNHd — Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) January 22, 2025 The German side have lost four successive matches in all competitions since the winter break. Defeat to Bologna on Tuesday was their third loss in this season’s Champions League, meaning last season’s runners-up need a result against Shakhtar Donetsk in their final league phase game to…
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I Never Got A Response From Sarkodie For ‘Makoma’ Video Shoot – Kofi Mole

I Never Got A Response From Sarkodie For ‘Makoma’ Video Shoot – Kofi Mole

Ghanaian rapper Kofi Mole has accused Sarkodie of not availing himself for the video shoot of his song, ‘Makoma’ which also features Bosom PYung. According to Kofi, after the song was done, several attempts to get Sarkodie to take part in the video shoot, proved futile. He made this revelation while responding to an X user who complained that Kofi Mole did not do enough promotion for the song. “One day, ago organise kanta boys make we put Kofi Mole for table make we lash am. Promo no enter this song inside koraa. You made a whole Sarkodie turn Bruno…
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Chris Brown Files $500 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Warner Bros

Chris Brown Files $500 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Warner Bros

Chris Brown has filed a $500 million defamation lawsuit against the producers of the Investigation Discovery docuseries “Chris Brown: A History of Violence,” according to a new report. In the complaint, the “With You” singer, 35, accuses Warner Bros. Discovery, Ample Entertainment and others of promoting and publishing defamatory claims, including that he raped a woman in 2020, despite being supplied with “proof” that counters the allegations, per TMZ. Brown’s lawsuit alleges that the Jane Doe at the heart of the “A History of Violence” documentary has been discredited multiple times and adds that she previously withdrew a suit she brought…
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