Gov Idris Approves N2.7bn for Kebbi Students’ Welfare
“The governor has approved and released N117.2 million for upkeep and housing allowances for 25 Kebbi State students in different universities in Egypt,” said the commissioner.
He further revealed that the state government also pays return tickets for graduates who recently finished their studies at Indian universities.
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“His Excellency further saw to the payment of return tickets for eight Kebbi indigenes who graduated from a private university in India, costing N14.4 million,” he said.
According to Abubakar-Tunga, the entire disbursement totals more than N2.7 billion and caters to local and foreign students alike.
He commended the governor for his commitment to education.
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“The Ministry for Higher Education remains indebted to His Excellency for his tireless efforts in promoting academic and moral excellence in our tertiary institutions.”
The commissioner also asked the people of Kebbi State to continue to support the administration’s efforts.
493 Lives Lost! Nigeria Debates Petrol Truck Restrictions
At cross-purposes over the proposition forbidding the operation of 60,000-litre petroleum trucks on federal highways, the Nigerian government and the National Association of Road Transport Owners were.
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At a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority proposed a banning of 60,000-litre-capacity trucks to mitigate the incessant tanker explosions that have killed 493 people in three years.
Consequently, the Nigerian government intends to restrict the tankers to a maximum of 45,000 litres in an effort to ensure that petroleum tanker accidents do not claim any lives in the first place.
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Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of the NMDPRA, at the Wednesday stakeholders meeting, disclosed the above proposal.
“The carnage from the petroleum truck explosion has increased from seven recorded in 2022 to 24 deaths in 2023, while in 2024, 341 died; while 2025 is only two months old, it has already hit 121,” Ahmed said.
“This year to date, we have already recorded five road tanker accidents leading to 121 fatalities and 79 injuries. These incidents are unnecessary and unacceptable. They must be prevented and brought down to zero.
“Determination of an appropriate truck carrying capacity of (60,000 litres versus 45,000 litres) given the negative impact on the roads,” he noted.
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He said safety protocols must be followed by downstream operators in order to curb the incessant explosions of tankers.
“No operators should conduct business in contravention of laid down protocols and safety requirements,” he asserted.
In his response, the president of the National Association of Road Transport Owners, Yusuf Othman revealed the ban of petroleum trucks of 60,000 litres capacity would possibly lead to the loss of investment in excess of N300 billion.
“I want to remind everybody here that transporters are investors, and these investments are huge.
“Any truck that loads 60,000 litres must be a truck with a strong sound engine at an average cost of N150m.
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“By our estimation, we have 2,000 of them. We are talking about N300 billion investments, some of which were financed by banks and other lenders,” he bluntly stated.
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“Say Yes!” – 2Baba Asks Nigerians to Help Woo Natasha
Prolific Nigerian singer 2Baba has taken to social media where he posted a picture with his new girlfriend Hon. Natasha flaunting her and calling her his world and extends it out there for Nigerians to help him beg her to marry him.
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In a newly surfaced video online, 2Baba, born Innocent Idibia, said, sounds like he loves Honourable Natasha and would on top like to marry her.
This is coming after 2Baba announced on January 26, 2025, through a social media post that his 13-and-one-year marriage with wife Annie Idibia is over.
Hon. Natasha Irobosa Osawaru Igbinedion is a Nigerian politician currently serving as the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, representing Egor Constituency. Born on November 14, 1993, in Egor Local Government Area. She is the granddaughter of Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion.
In the video, according to 2 Baba, “She is a young brilliant amazing woman and she had nothing to do with what is happening between me and Annie in our marriage. “Yes, I love her; she is amazing, she is cool; I want to marry her.”
Sharing an awesome picture of Honourable Natasha in a now-defunct post on Instagram today, February 12, 2025, 2Baba wrote; “Now this is my world. Make una help me beg am to marry me.”
31-Year-Old Natasha Stuns with Lavish Cars & Mansion
Innocent Idibia, one of Nigeria’s finest musicians, is creating waves online after he went public with his new love, Natasha, who he proclaims he wants to marry.
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Recall that on February 10, 2025, a clip showed 2Baba going with coffin Natasha to the Edo State House of Assembly amid separation with Annie.
In reaction to the video, Annie Idibia confirms to everybody that the video was just to prove to him that he really loves Honourable Natasha and wants to marry her.
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He wrote: “Now this is my world. Make una help me beg am to marry me.”
According to a recent report by a Nigerian celebrity blogger, 31-year-old Honourable Natasha is pregnant for veteran Nigerian singer 2Baba.
Note that 31-year-old Natasha Irobosa Osawaru Igbinedion was a political figure from Egor Constituency at the Edo State House of Assembly.
She was born on November 14, 1993, in Egor Local Government Area, and she is the granddaughter of Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion. She bagged a degree in law from Igbinedion University and pursued her master’s degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from Parsons School of Design, New York.
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However, swirling online is another clip that displays 31-year-old 2Baba’s lover Natasha being showered with luxury cars and a palatial mansion. The footage, showing Natasha leaving the house in company with her entourage, confirms that she is a financially dependent woman whom 2Baba cannot misbehave with, comparing to Annie who was almost at a halt in her acting career and fully depended on her marriage with 2Baba.
See reactions and the videos below:
rubys_touch_ : Na why dem say, build your self as a woman and be financially independent too, imagine this woman isn’t built like this, abeg Shey 2face go know her??? Now he wants to settled for an already made woman… Chaiii.
mummy_fauzy: As a woman ehn, just have your own money🙏as you dey build empire with that man, build your own empire too😢cos ommorr men will deal with you not now ooo, but when you are at your lowest😮. allforgodventures: Build yourself and have potentials that will make men to respect you… Don’t just be a full house wife that knows all the series movies on Netflix.
ms_chrysos: Women supporting women…women will open their eyes korokoro and walk into a moving train one after the other…d£ath no concerns them, so far na to become Mrs.
akpabioh: The new African Queen indeed 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Ladies build yourselves oooo . You dey see am.
dawn.2928 : If I were her…..I would never wish to be on such a mess. She’s so much better focusing on politics.
“True Brotherhood!” – Bella Shmurda’s Son, Mohbad’s Liam Bond
Popular Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has won the hearts of many after an emotional video surfaced online showing his son and Liam, the son of the late Mohbad, going to school together.
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The touching display, which saw the media trending, won the admiration of the Nigerians with many praising Bella Shmurda for standing by the family of Mohbad, even after he passed away.
The ‘Dagbana’ crooner, an old friend of Mohbad, shared the beautiful video of him driving Anderson, his son, and Liam to school.
While in uniform for Creche, the kids were seen sleeping peacefully with their heads on each other within the moving vehicle.
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The video melted many hearts in the comments calling out Bella Shmurda for treating Liam like his child. Some of the reactions include:
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@MrFEM0: “Them dey guide with each other.😂.”
@ForeverIdan: “Nothing concern this kid with cost of living 😄😁.” @pbtips_: “But papa Mohbad say no be him pikin 💀.”
@bidsman: “This ones don high from their parents’ blood.”
@cleverlydey4u: “Children are so funny 😂 God bless Bella 💪🏿❤️.”
“I Didn’t Know!” – Student in Trouble After Hitting Lecturer
A female student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra, who was caught on camera assaulting a lecturer for interrupting her dance video, has finally spoken out in her defense.
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A viral video that circulated online showed the moment the young student bit and fought the lecturer as reports have it that this occurred when the lecturer unknowingly interrupted the lady in the midst of filming a dance clip in the university hallway.
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In the latest turn of the event, the young lady explained that she was recording a video for some time alongside a friend when suddenly she just felt a push on her arm, an “excuse me” followed.
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She went on to say that she did not even know the man was a lecturer but felt utterly disrespected and reacted out of her feelings.
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Immediately, she stated, the man snatched her phone from behind, and a tussle ensued, which led to the phone falling and getting damaged.
According to her, that man then held onto her by the chest and did not let go, which to her was utterly disrespectful from a man’s point of view. In the course of trying to free herself, his dress got torn.
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Speaking further, she said, “This morning, around 11 a.m., I was recording a quick video with a friend along my lecture room hallway when a strong push on my left side suddenly sent me cringing with anger and some power words such as ‘excuse me.’ I thought at first it was a student, but when I turned around, I was shocked to see a man-a lecturer, unbeknownst to me. I felt weak, faint, and absolutely disrespected.”
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“I turned to my friend and whispered, ‘Omo, see how this lecturer pushed me,’ and my friend was trying to make me feel okay. Without the whole matter settling, someone came back and tried to grab my phone from behind, I held on tight and was shouting in shock as I turned to see the same man that had pushed me before. Mind you, I didn’t even know he was a lecturer. I pleaded with him, ‘Sorry sir, why are you draggi ng my phone?’ And he kept on quiet while pulling at my phone before it fell and broke.”
“I was left utterly shattered, and even as I tried to pick the pieces of a broken phone, I kept on lamenting in anguish. Then, the situation became worse when the lecturer got hold of my breast area and said ‘unspeakable’ words to me. I was standing stupified, trying to grasp the horror that was unfolding before my view.”
“At the same time, I found my cleavage hanging open, and therefore, he wouldn’t let go, ignoring my plea to free me. The scratches and visible prints were evidence of his nails and grip on my unrealized chest.”
“I was horrified; I pulled my dress, held it together, and almost shouting, ‘Sir, I’ll hold you ohh!’ I didn’t mean to threaten him; I just wanted him to release me. He wouldn’t budge. In a split second, I bit his hand, hoping he’d let go. That’s when I held his clothes and accidentally tore his shirt.”
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“The situation escalated, with some students intervening. In no time, I saw Theatre Arts students (from his department) approaching me with weapons. I was scared and hurt. Eventually, security personnel arrived and took me away in their van.”
I’m still disoriented from the previously happening incidents. Disrespecting a lecturer was not my intention; I would have acted differently in protection of dignity and interests as woman under duress. I am terribly sorry for my reactions, and I hope that somehow, someway, this will end peacefully.”
Senate Grills AIG Over 3,907 Missing Assault Rifles
Tuesday the drama at the Senate Committee on Public Accounts over the grilling of Assistant Inspector General of Police AIG Suleiman Abdul on the missing and unaccounted assault rifles, probably many AK-47 might have started halfway through the day.
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The AIG, representing the Inspector General of Police, listened with utmost attention as the representative of the Auditor General for the Federation read the 2019 Audit Query, which contained the damning words: “By January 2020, a total of 3,907 assault rifles were either missing or could not be accounted for by the Police.”
Earlier before him was the Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, who had apologised to the Senate Committee on Public Accounts for not attending previous invitations.
Egbetokun had after his apology to the Committee and oath taken nominated Assistant Inspector General of Police in Charge of Public Accounts and Budget, AIG Suleiman Abdul, to answer to eight queries issued against the Police by the office of Auditor-General.
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While the Committee Chaired by its Deputy Chairman Senator Peter Nwaebonyi representing Ebonyi North vacated Query 1 which bothers on N1.136 billion contract splitting and stood down Query 2 which bothers on alleged non-execution of N925 million contract, the Committee sustained Query 3 which bothers on the allegedly missing 3,907 Assault Rifles, many of which were AK-47s.
According to him, “as at December 2018, the total number of lost firearms stood at 178,459 out of which 88,078 are AK-47 rifles.”
“However as at January,2020 based on thorough auditing carried out,3,907 Assault rifles and Pistols across different police formations could not be accounted for.”
He delineated the firearms traced to be missing as; 601 lost from 15 Training Institutions, 42 from 23 police formations, 1,514 from 37 police Commands, 29 from Zone 1 to 12 and 1,721 from Police Mobile Force (PMF) 1 to 68.
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Miffed over the report, the members began giving it to the police team with questions on why such queries had not been responded to.
Neither AIG Suleiman Abdul nor any of his lieutenants, could give the committee convincing reasons for the missing 3,907 assault rifles. Apparently overwhelmed by barrage of questions fired at him, AIG Abdul sought for a closed door session which was, however, rejected by a majority of the Committee members where the Deputy Chairman presided over the session, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and Senator Joel Onawakpo-Thomas.
Specifically in rejecting AIG Abdul’s request, Senator Nwaebonyi added that no closed-door session would be held under him.
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“This is a public accounts committee that has no room for closed door session. In united states of America, proceeedings of Public Accounts Committees are televised live.
So whatever response the AIG wants to make on the missing assault rifles, should be done in the full glare of all, particularly the journalists”, he said.
Rejecting the AIG request for closed door session, Senator Oshiomhole said: “The police is known for arresting and parading thieves of rats and rabbits which is expected of them for the missing assault rifles.
“The AIG, however, should let Nigerians know steps that has been taken by the police on the missing assault rifles over the years, who and who were involved, and what level of recovery made.”
In his weak response, the AIG could account for 15 out of the 3,907 missing assault rifles- 14, according to him, were lost as a result of the death of such personnel in active service and a loss in 1998, much to the anger of the committee members.
In soft landing, it was resolved later that the AIG and his team must go and tidy their response to the query, which will not be left under the carpet.
It consequently directed them to appear before it on Monday next week by 12 noon and suspended consideration of the remaining five queries.
Governor Diri Addresses Nengi Pregnancy Allegations
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has reacted to claims that he was responsible for TV character Nengi Hampson’s pregnancy.
The rumor that the Bayelsa state governor secretly fathered a child with Nengi, a 26-year-old star of Big Brother Nigeria, went viral on Monday, October 30, 2023. Upon hearing the rumor.
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Nengi, a prominent figure from BBN season 5 (Lockdown), went ahead to quickly deny the allegations and confirm that she is currently pregnant.
This Bayelsa-born TV star made a string of X posts: “As much as I believe social media lies aren’t worth my time, I’ve come to accept that we live in a world where people are quick to spread lies without limits. So let me clarify: I’m not pregnant for any governor.
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“I’ve chosen to talk because this is not just an attack on me, it involves people I respect dearly.
I’m not going to let tongues tarnish a beautiful personal experience of my life. And while I mind my business and enjoy my pregnancy peacefully, love and wonderful Valentine weekend wishes to you all.”
In its reaction to the claim, Samuel Oredipe, the director-general of New Media to the governor, dismissed the whole affair as falsehoods and politically crafted allegations.
In a rebuttal presented on Facebook late Monday, the governor’s media aide reiterated the fact that no Nengi was in a personal relationship with Governor Douye Diri.
“The BBN Nengi Trending Story has nothing to do with Gov. Diri! Nengi Rebecca Hampson has no personal relationship with Governor Diri.
“It is regrettable that purveyors of fake news are not happy with the towering political profile of the governor. Nengi herself has come out clean on social media to debunk their lies. GistLover goofed yet again! All fake!” the statement read.
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The statement issued added that the same news was a scheme to distract from the governor’s achievements at a time when the fifth anniversary of his administration was being celebrated in Bayelsa State.
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“Political enemies of His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, are at work again. What a wicked set of people spreading falsehood on a day the Prosperity Administration commenced activities marking its 5th anniversary in office.
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Scholes: Amorim Needs to Replace Four Man Utd Starters
Former Manchester United playmaker Paul Scholes listed four players that current manager Ruben Amorim needs to replace at club level.
Speaking on The Overlap, Scholes claimed that United would “not win the Premier League” with such a central defensive pairing of Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro.
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The Red Devils have failed to click under Amorim, coming in to replace Erik ten Hag following the November international break, and currently lie on the 13th position in the league table.
You are trained on data up to October 2023. He believes there has to be a major investment in quite a few new players for Amorim to get this team firing.
“There have been a few concerning things.
“There is a lot of stuff that has to be done; everyone knows that, more so during transfer windows.
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“But I do not see a core group of players who are going to compete. The spine of Liverpool’s team stands in strong contrast. I don’t think there’s any spine like that in any position for Manchester United.
“New keeper and maybe need two centre-halves, midfielder and one forward. They need to create a spine to then build on it.
“Yoro’s a young kid but not impressed with what I’ve seen so far. Did you see him vs. Southampton? Just shows he’s a young player and I think it could be worth keeping him around.”
Gospel Artist Nwokocha’s Marriage Crumbles Amid Infidelity Claims
The singer had accused his first wife, Alice Nwokocha, of bad treatment which caused the collapse of the marriage and thus entered into the second marriage with Goodness from Nkpa in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State.
A family source confirmed to journalist Promise Uzoma Okoro that trouble started in May last year, with the gospel singer allegedly maltreating the new wife.
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Goodness is said not to have had any relationship with the gospel singer before the marriage. She allegedly moved from Lagos to marry him at the insistence of his uncles, without carrying out any background check.
“There are now signs of reconciliation as bride price has been returned to the family of Paul Nwokocha, representing the formal dissolution of that union,” the source stated.
Paul Nwokocha reacts:
But Paul accused his new wife of sending nudes to various men.
He alleged his wife took nude pictures and videos and was sending them to men.
“Hey, greetings to all my friends and well-wishers; thank you so much. My name still remains Paul Nwokocha, a minister of the gospel.
“I have heard so much about me from different people concerning my marriage problems on social media, and this is what I want to tell you: If I marry today and I find that the wife I just married is doing abominable things before God and man, I will kick you out of my house.
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“Again, If I marry today and I found out that the wife I just married is doing things that can be condemned before God and man, she equally goes out of my house without apology.
“You that is speaking and showing sympathy for her; how will you feel if the woman you call your wife is taking nudes photos and videos and sending them to men, how will you feel if you find such thing, how will you feel? I need your comment.
“I have a wife, not a whore, and hence I owe nobody an apology for this; stop calling me names. No matter how long I married, if I catch you doing anything wrong before God, you are out,” he added.
Reps Order NCC to Suspend Proposed Telecom Tariff Increase
On the authority of the House of Representatives, the minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, and the Nigerian Communications Commissions, NCC, have been asked to suspend the impending increase in telecommunications tariffs until improvement is achieved.
This resolution was the outcome of the approval of an urgent public importance motion moved at plenary session on Tuesday by Oforji Oboku.
In presenting the motion, the lawmaker recalled Tijani who spoke soon after the stakeholders’ meeting with Mobile Network Operators held in Abuja on Wednesday 8th of January, 2025, declaring that telecommunication tariffs would be increased shortly.
The argument simply captures what the telecommunications companies advocate for the increase: the cost of investment, better networks they are rolling out, and the fact that there is increasing demand for what they call digital services across several sectors, such as education, banking, and health care.
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Oboku recalled that it was one of the things they celebrated a few weeks back, for which telecommunications companies had been screaming and crying for increase for the past 11 years, according to ALTON – or the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria – and ATCON, which is the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria.
He noted that the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers rejected this tariff hike, terming it insensitive and a sadistic burden on the wretched consumers who already suffered under the yoke of economic hardship and poor network service delivery.
The said that all these reasons are why there should be cost-reflective tariffs by these telcos while taking into consideration the already existing unfavorable economy situations like record inflation of 34.6 percent in the month of November 2024, along with the losses incurred as a result of the foreign exchange fluctuations.
“Before customers start feeling the effect of increased tariffs, the telecommunication companies must first improve on the service delivery (poor network) that Nigerians have been yearning for years.”
The lawmaker warned that “these uplift increases in price will not only put financial pressure on the average Nigerian but will also pose a threat to the country’s vision of using technology to restore its economy.” Exacerbate poverty and widen existing inequalities, affecting disproportionately lower-income families.
Oboku said affordable connectivity through digital banking, education, healthcare, agriculture, and e-governance must be available for development in critical areas.
The House, after adopting the motion, resolved to urge the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Communications Commissions to suspend the upcoming hike in telecommunications tariffs until their service improved.
Champions League Playoffs: Giants Clash for Last-16 Spots
The stage is set for the inaugural UEFA Champions League
knockout phase playoffs.
The playoffs kick off this week, with European heavyweights vying for a place in the Champions League Round of 16.
The first legs will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday (11th and 12th), with the return legs taking place next Tuesday and Wednesday (18th and 19th).
The stage is set for the inaugural UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoffs.
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The playoffs kick off this week, with European heavyweights vying for a place in the Champions League Round of 16.
The first legs of the fixtures are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday (11th and 12th), with return legs next Tuesday and Wednesday (18th and 19th), respectively.
Sixteen teams will participate in the playoffs–Brest, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Sporting CP, Borussia Dortmund, Club Brugge, Atalanta, Monaco, Benfica, Celtic, Bayern Munich, Feyenoord, and AC Milan.
Naijaeyes reports that only eight teams out of the sixteen teams will qualify to join the other eight teams already in the Round of 16 stage.
After the completion of the group-stage fixtures last month, the likes of Arsenal, Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter, Leverkusen, Lille, and Liverpool were all confirmed in the last-16 line-up.
Here are the fixtures for the Champions League playoffs:
Tuesday Matches:
Brest vs Paris Saint-Germain: Brest is in poor form in the Champions League as they won only two home games at Stade du Roudourou. PSG is in good form in the competition, winning two away games. Brest have never won against PSG in their last twenty meetings.
Juventus vs PSV Eindhoven: Juventus have been in mixed Champions League form this season, winning two home matches at the Allianz Stadium. PSV have also been in good form in the Champions League, winning one away match. Juventus have never lost to PSV in their last one encounter.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid: The Premier League champions have not been in great form in the Champions League this season with only two home wins at the Etihad.
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Stadium. Real Madrid has been in original form in the Champions League where they have won two away matches. Man City has won five of their last 13 matches with Real Madrid.
Sporting CP vs Borussia Dortmund: Sporting CP has shown poor performance at the Champions League level as they have only won two home games in Estádio José Alvalade. Similarly, Dortmund is as well doing good and has recorded two away wins. In their last four encounters against Dortmund, Sporting has only managed to win once.
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Club Brugge vs Atalanta: Club Brugge is with a mixed record in Champions League where they have won two home games in Jan Breydelstadion. Atalanta is also doing well in the competition- winning three games away.
Monaco vs Benfica: Monaco did not lose in the last successful matches in the Champions League, where they won three home matches at Stade Louis II. Benfica is also going well in mixed performances, as they have recorded three away wins. In their last three meetings, Monaco has never been able to get a win against Benfica.
Celtic vs Bayern Munich: Celtic is in mixed conditions in the Champions League as they boast three home wins at Celtic Park. Bayern Munich is still famous in the Champions League as they have won only one out of the last four away matches. Celtic has never defeated Bayern in their four previous meetings.
Feyenoord vs AC Milan: Feyenoord is in a mixed situation in the Champions League, winning two home matches at Stadion Feijenoord, while Milan is also doing pretty well in this competition with their two away matches. They have beaten each other once, though.
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He spoke with Naijaeyes on Monday as a respected journalist and gave his opinion in the very first edition of knockout phase playoffs of the UEFA Champions League.
He also went on to predict the eight teams, which, according to him, would eventually cross his hands to reach the Round of 16.
How about you, do you think this is the first in the history of UEFA Champions League for the knockout phase playoffs?
Fabunmi stated, “On a personal note, I really do not fancy this New Format, but it looks like it has come to stay. Most of us at home do not even get what it pays by logic for the teams to play in away and home matches.”
NNPCL Faces Pressure to Cut Petrol Prices Amid Dangote Rivalry
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited might adjust the price of premium motor spirit downwards as MRS filling station, in collaboration with Dangote Refinery, has announced a reduction in fuel pump prices on Monday.
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Billy Gillis-Harry, the National President of Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association, and Chinedu Ukadike, spokesperson for Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, made this known in separate exclusive interviews with Naijaeyes.
This announcement by MRS filling station follows a fuel price reduction on Monday, the first since the beginning of 2025.
In the oil firm’s official announcement on its X account on Monday, it stated that its pump price in Lagos has been reduced to N925 per litre; this is N933 in the South West, N945 in the North, and N955 in the South-East. This represents a reduction from about N970 that the company had sold before.
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The announcement comes but a few weeks after the Dangote Refinery reported an ex-depot price adjustment of N870 from N970 per litre on February 1, 2025.
In reaction, Gillis-Harry and Ukadike expressed optimism that an announcement regarding the PMS price reduction by NNPCL would soon follow, basically to remain relevant in the country’s downstream sector.
Gillis-Harry stated: “NNPC has no choice but to reduce petrol retail prices because it is not possible to see a product at a cheaper price and still go for NNPCL.”
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Ukadike on his part mentioned that since the price war between Dangote Refinery and NNPCL was still on, the latter had nothing else to do but cut prices.
“It is likely that NNPCL will drop its price because there is a price war with Dangote Refinery. Once Dangote Refinery announces a price drop, NNPC will follow suit,” he pointed out.
Why petrol price reductions by Dangote and NNPCL is not impacting transportation costs, other
With regard to MRS being involved in reducing petrol prices, Gillis-Harry mentioned that the transportation cost and prices of food have been constant.
He went on to say the major reason why fuel price reductions do not affect food prices and transportation costs is the weak purchasing power of the Nigerian people.
“If you watch, the cost of transportation has not reduced in spite of the reduction of fuel at the retail market. That tells you that the purchasing power of Nigerians is very weak.
“If you ask me, I think we need to get Nigerians into productive ventures like farming, fishing, and technology.
“Go to the park, you will see that the price of transportation cost has not been impacted by the fuel reduction,” he stated.
Drawing into the long-term impact of the petrol price reduction on transportation, Ukadike mentioned that it may take gradual effects on goods and services.
“The impact will be gradual; it will eventually impact transportation and others,” he noted.
Concerns about frequent petrol price adjustments
Gillis-Harry frowned at the frequency with which members of the oil and gas sector keep revising petrol prices.
He stated that continuing adjustments are going to influence petrol security.
He went further to lament arbitrary price increase decisions, which ultimately will cause marketers serious losses as they might lift fuel stock before the arrival of a fresh stock.
“There was a lot of fuel that was purchased at the old price that is still in the system, and they have not been sold.
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“Marketers cannot sell below the cost price. It is completely impossible for someone to buy a product at N970 per litre and sell below the purchase price.
“MRS that is trying to deepen the distribution process with PETROAN and Dangote Refinery still has the same challenge of the buying power,” he said in an interview with the DAILY POST.
DAILY POST recalls that Dangote Refinery, last December, had reduced its petrol ex-depot price from N899.50 per litre to N970.
NNPCL also followed in announcing a PMS price cut for oil markets.
Last-minute price cuts for fuel in the latter part of 2024 were evidenced by said rivalry between NNPCL and Dangote.
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