Depot marketers lamented over Dangote's direct fuel distribution strategy, declaring it a “death sentence.”
After Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced it would start directly distributing petrol and diesel nationwide beginning August 15, members of the Dangote Marketers Group, an association of licensed depot marketers, have voiced significant concerns. They described this change as a "death sentence" for their part in the downstream value chain.

The marketers, who act as links between depot proprietors and fuel station managers, are concerned that the refinery's new approach of sidestepping traditional middlemen to provide direct sales and logistics to consumers will threaten their livelihood.

In a group chat, one marketer straightforwardly claimed that "the supply chain is dead." Others described it as an "evolution masked as a revolution" and cautioned that the resulting ripple effects could impact jobs, businesses, and even families.

Traditionally, independent marketers act as essential links by providing financing and logistical support between fuel depots and retail stations. Owners of fuel stations frequently depend on them for credit, assistance with loading processes, and managing transportation logistics.

Dangote's innovative approach eliminates the need for middlemen by providing direct sales, integrated logistics with a fleet of 4,000 trucks powered by CNG, and even offering credit options for bulk purchasers.

“Now imagine manufacturers boycotting middlemen and going straight to end users,” lamented Black Bishop, another group member. “End users will receive sealed, tamper-proof products delivered on time. All hell is about to break loose.” Mide Leo exclaimed.

Another marketer, Mide Loe, narrated how one of his clients, who owns over 15 haulage trucks, went silent after hearing the news.

“His silence was deafening,” Joe wrote. “Businesses will fold up. Homes will be broken. Fathers and mothers will be rendered jobless. This is sad.”

“Everyone dey collect… depot owners, importers, marketers, truckers, PTD, baranda” said Peter Akande, voicing frustration over the perceived monopoly.

Some marketers also questioned the silence of industry regulators like NMDPRA and the defunct PEF, which had developed the Aquila tracking platform. “What are the regulators doing? Someone should provide rules of the game,” said Stephen, emphasizing the need for policy safeguards to protect existing players.

“This isn’t a revolution. It’s the beginning of a one-man show in the downstream sector,” warned another group member. “May Nigeria succeed, but the market must remain competitive.”

“Let’s ask him how he intends to cover the cost of transportation. Is it embedded in product pricing? Will it lead to a price increase?” asked Black Bishop

Middle East Crisis Gets Worse: Iran Finds Strong Allies, World Powers Take Sides

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a dangerous new level. Iran has pulled out of all peace talks and is blaming the United States for “cheating and sabotage.” The situation is getting worse, and the whole world is now paying attention.

Iran Walks Away from Peace Talks

Iran’s leaders are angry. On national TV, they accused the U.S. of secretly working against them and helping Israel cause problems in the region. They say they are done talking and are now ready to fight back if needed. This decision marks a big change and could lead to more conflict.

North Korea Supports Iran

In a shocking move, North Korea has promised to help Iran. North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, says Israel’s airstrikes are “too much to accept.” He has offered to send weapons and supplies to Iran. This is a major shift that could make the conflict more dangerous for the world.

France Stands with Israel

French President Emmanuel Macron has made it clear—France supports Israel. He says Israel has the right to defend itself and promises to help with intelligence and diplomacy. This shows that Western countries are taking sides too.

Venezuela Blames the West

Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has strongly criticized the U.S. and its allies. In a speech, he compared Israel’s actions to the crimes of “Hitler of the 21st century.” He says Western leaders are being silent and unfair, and he is asking them to “choose peace, not hypocrisy.”

The World Is On Edge

What started as a local fight now looks like it could become a global conflict. Countries are choosing sides, and military support is being promised. People around the world are worried that this could lead to a bigger war if things don’t calm down soon.

The next few days will be very important. The world is watching closely, hoping for peace—but preparing for the worst.

Below is the list of Benue Senators & HoR.

Why are they silent? Who can get their phone numbers? We have to bombared their phones.

Benue Senators:
NW - Titus Zam (APC)
S - Patrick Abba Moro(PDP)
NE - Hon. Emmanuel Udende (APC)

Benue House of Rep members:
Ojema Ojotu (PDP)
Apa/Aguta

Terseer Ugbor (APC)
Kwande/Ushongo

Sesoo Ikpagher (APC)
Vandeikya/Konshisha

Sekav Iyortyom (APC)
Buruku

Philip Agbese (APC)
Ado/Ogbadigba/Opkokwu

Solomon Wombo (APC)
Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo

Regina Akume (APC)
Gboko/Tarka

Dickson Tarkighir (APC)
Makurdi/Guma

Asema Achado (APC)
Gwer East/Gwer West

Blessing Onyeche Onuh (APC), Otukpo

Finally, Body of Late Nigerian Boxer, Segun Olanrewaju Success Returns Home Tuesday 17th June, 2025

Tomorrow Tuesday 17th June, 2025, remains of the late Nigerian boxer who died in the ring during a bout in Ghana, Segun Olanrewaju Success will arrive airport in Lagos for onward transportation to Ota, where night of candles and tributes will be held in his honor.

Objectv Media confirmed from the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) and also from the deceased’s family, that the candle and tribute night event for the late boxer will hold at the open field of the Honda Manufacturing Company in Ota.

Olanrewaju Success will then be buried next day in Atan, Ota, Ogun State.

The Nigerian boxer died during a bout with Ghana’s John Mbanugu at the Bokum boxing Arena. Reports from Ghana attributed the tragic incident to a medical cardiac arrest.

#News #Sports #Nigeria #Ghana #Africa #Boxing #SegunSuccess #Update #BeObjectv

Finally, Body of Late Nigerian Boxer, Segun Olanrewaju Success Returns Home Tuesday 17th June, 2025

Tomorrow Tuesday 17th June, 2025, remains of the late Nigerian boxer who died in the ring during a bout in Ghana, Segun Olanrewaju Success will arrive airport in Lagos for onward transportation to Ota, where night of candles and tributes will be held in his honor.

Objectv Media confirmed from the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) and also from the deceased’s family, that the candle and tribute night event for the late boxer will hold at the open field of the Honda Manufacturing Company in Ota.

Olanrewaju Success will then be buried next day in Atan, Ota, Ogun State.

The Nigerian boxer died during a bout with Ghana’s John Mbanugu at the Bokum boxing Arena. Reports from Ghana attributed the tragic incident to a medical cardiac arrest.

#News #Sports #Nigeria #Ghana #Africa #Boxing #SegunSuccess #Update #BeObjectv

He Wasn’t Perfect, But He Tried — A Father’s Day Reflection

Not every father knows how to say “I love you” out loud. Some don’t attend every school event or express affection in obvious ways. But often, their love shows up in quieter moments — fixing broken toys without being asked, saving the last piece of meat for someone else at dinner, or waiting in the car during a storm to make sure everyone gets inside safely. Their love may not always be loud, but it’s steady — expressed through presence, sacrifice, and small, consistent acts of care.

Fatherhood doesn’t come with a manual, and many men were raised in homes where emotional expression was mistaken for weakness. Yet, they tried. They built love through action when words failed them. They carried pressures in silence, wore pride like armor, and often battled private storms we may never fully understand. Some fathers showed up through presence, others through provision — both forms matter.

And for those whose fathers didn’t show up at all, or caused more harm than good — this day is still yours, too. Healing from a fractured father-child bond is a journey of reclaiming your own voice, learning to father yourself, and perhaps, rewriting the story with your own children. You may not have had the model you deserved, but you can become one.

So today, we honor the trying fathers. The healing fathers. The present fathers. And those who are learning how to be better. This Father's Day, may we extend grace — and where needed, draw boundaries — with love. Because fatherhood isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence, growth, and legacy.

"I have already been called by Nigeria, but I just want to play for the Netherlands." — Strasbourg Striker, Emanuel Emegha (22) has rejected a chance to represent Nigeria.

The Man Who Loved Deeply: Arjunbhai’s Story

Arjunbhai Manubhai Patoliya was a devoted husband, a caring father, and a hardworking man originally from Vadiya, a village in Gujarat, India. In search of a better life, he moved to London, where he built a home with his beloved wife, Bharatiben, and their two young daughters.

Life in London wasn’t always easy, but Arjunbhai was known among friends as someone who smiled through struggles. He worked hard, loved harder, and kept his roots close. But fate had other plans.

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In early June 2025, tragedy struck—Bharatiben passed away, leaving behind a grieving husband and two heartbroken daughters. Her dying wish was simple, yet sacred: she wanted her ashes immersed in her hometown river in Gujarat.

Arjunbhai, despite his own grief, honored that wish. He traveled thousands of miles back to Vadiya with her ashes, leaving his daughters temporarily in the care of relatives in London.

Back in his homeland, surrounded by mourning relatives, he carried out her besnu and other final rituals with a heavy heart. Every step was a tribute to the love they had shared.

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On 12 June 2025, having fulfilled his wife’s last wishes, Arjunbhai boarded Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, bound for London. He was eager to reunite with his daughters—to hold them, to grieve with them, to begin rebuilding their lives.

But fate, once again, was cruel.

Just 30 seconds after takeoff, the aircraft crashed into a building near B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad. 241 people died that day. Only one person survived.

Among the victims was Arjunbhai Patoliya.

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His two daughters in London—already mourning their mother—were now orphaned.

Friends and family were shattered. One friend said, “He was a pillar of strength for his daughters. He lived for his family. What happened is beyond cruel.”

His story spread across India and the UK, not just as a statistic, but as a reminder of the human cost of tragedy.

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Arjunbhai’s life was one of devotion, responsibility, and quiet strength. He didn’t just bury his wife—he buried a part of himself, only to unknowingly walk into the arms of fate.

Now, his story is remembered as a heartbreaking symbol of love and loss—a man who honored every promise he made, until the very end.

#ArjunbhaiPatoliya
#GoneTooSoon
#InLovingMemory
#RestInPeace
#FamilyMan
#DevotedHusband
#LovingFather
#ForeverInOurHearts
#TrueLoveStory
#TragicLoss
#AirIndiaAI171
#FlightAI171
#AhmedabadCrash
#PlaneCrashVictims
#NeverForgotten
#HumanCostOfTragedy
#RealLifeHero
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#FathersLove
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#DaughtersOfStrength

Dangerfield Newby is the actual man on which the movie D’Jango Unchained is loosely based.

He was a member of the John Brown raiders. He joined the gang to save his wife, Harriet and children from slavery.

—Dangerfield Newby (1815 – October 17, 1859) was the oldest of John Brown's raiders, one of five black raiders, and the first of his men to die at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.

Born into slavery in Fauquier County, Virginia, Newby married a woman also enslaved. Newby's father was Henry Newby, a landowner in Fauquier County. His mother was Elsey Newby, who was a slave, owned not by Henry, but by a neighbor, John Fox. Elsey and Henry lived together for many years and had several children, although interracial marriage was illegal in Virginia. Dangerfield was their first child. Dangerfield Newby, his mother and his siblings were later freed by his father when he moved them across the Ohio River into Bridgeport, Ohio. John Fox, who died in 1859, apparently did not attempt to retrieve Elsey, Dangerfield, or any of his siblings. Dangerfield's wife and their seven children remained in bondage. A letter found on his body revealed some of his motivation for joining John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry.

Dangerfield Newby's wife, Harriet Newby, was the slave of Jesse Jennings, of Arlington or Warrenton, Virginia. Newby had been unable to purchase the freedom of his wife and seven children. Their master raised the price after Newby had saved the $1,500 that had previously been agreed on. Because all of Newby's other efforts had failed he hoped to free them by force. Harriet's poignant letters, found on his body, proved instrumental in advancing the abolitionist cause. Newby was six foot two.

On October 17, 1859, the citizens of Harpers Ferry set to put down the raid. Harpers Ferry manufactured guns but the citizens had little ammunition, so during the assault on the raiders they fired anything they could fit into a gun barrel. One man was shooting six inch spikes from his rifle, one of which struck Newby in the throat, killing him instantly. After the raid, the people of Harpers Ferry took his body, stabbed it repeatedly, and amputated his limbs. His body was left in an alley to be eaten by hogs. In 1899 the remains of Newby-plus remains of nine other raiders-were reburied in a common grave near the body of John Brown in North Elba, New York.

Dangerfield Newby's wife, Harriet and her children were sold to a Louisiana slave owner after the raid.

A PASTOR'S BETRAYAL
PART 6
Grace sat by the window of her empty mansion, staring at the rain as it painted crooked lines down the glass. Three months had passed since the divorce. Three months of silence from her children. Three months of Michael’s unanswered calls piling up in her voicemail.
The house was too big. Too quiet.
She barely ate. Barely slept.
The only person who still visited was Pastor Gideon.
A knock at the door startled her.
Pastor Gideon stood there, his smile wide, his eyes gleaming as they swept over her disheveled appearance—the unwashed hair, the wrinkled clothes, the dark circles under her eyes.
"Sister Grace," he said, stepping inside without waiting for an invitation. "You look... tired."
Grace wrapped her arms around herself. "I haven’t been sleeping well."
The pastor sighed, shaking his head sadly. "The devil is attacking your peace. But don’t worry—God has shown me how to help you."
He placed a heavy hand on her shoulder, his grip just a little too tight.
They sat in the living room; Grace curled into herself on the couch while the pastor paced like a preacher at the pulpit.
"The church is building a new prayer retreat," he said, his voice swelling with false passion. "A holy place where broken souls like yours can find healing."
Grace blinked up at him. "That sounds... nice."
Pastor Gideon smiled. "It will be. But we need your help, Sister Grace. God has placed it on my heart to ask you for a seed offering."
He pulled out a brochure with glossy pictures of the planned retreat—a grand building with marble floors and golden accents.
Grace frowned. "How much?"
The pastor’s grin widened. "Thirty million naira."
Grace’s breath caught. That was more than half of what Michael had given her.
But the pastor leaned closer, his voice dropping to a whisper. "This is your chance to buy back God’s favor, Grace. After everything—the divorce, your children abandoning you—don’t you want to be right with the Lord again?"
Grace’s hands trembled.
She thought of Sarah’s laughter. Michael’s arms around her. The family she threw away.
Maybe... maybe this was her punishment. Maybe giving this money would fix things.
She nodded slowly.
Pastor Gideon’s eyes glinted.
Two weeks later, he returned.
This time, he arrived with a prayer group—three women from the church who circled Grace, laying hands on her, speaking in tongues.
"You have a spiritual blockage," the pastor declared. "A curse from your past life is stopping your blessings!"
Grace flinched as the women’s fingers pressed into her skin.
"How... how do I break it?" she whispered.
Pastor Gideon sighed, as if burdened by the weight of her sin. "It will require a mighty sacrifice. Twenty million naira. To cleanse your spirit."
Grace’s stomach twisted. That was nearly all she had left.
But the women nodded solemnly, their eyes wide with manufactured concern.
"God is waiting for your obedience, Sister Grace," one murmured.
Tears spilled down Grace’s cheeks.
She wrote the check.
A month passed.
Grace’s account was almost empty.
She hadn’t paid her electricity bill. The fridge was bare. The mansion felt like a tomb.
When Pastor Gideon came again, she was sitting in the dark.
"Sister Grace," he said, his voice oozing false sympathy. "You look worse."
Grace didn’t answer.
The pastor sat beside her, sighing heavily. "I’ve been praying for you. God has revealed the final step to your freedom."
Grace turned hollow eyes toward him.
"You must sell this house," he said. "And give the money to the church. It’s the last stronghold of your past life. As long as you live here, the devil will torment you."
Grace’s lips parted in shock.
This house was all she had left.
But the pastor pressed on, his voice smooth as poison. "Your children left you, Grace. Michael abandoned you. But the church has stayed. I have stayed. Who else do you have?"
Grace’s breath came in shallow gasps.
No one.
She had no one.
The papers were signed.
The house sold.
Grace handed every penny to Pastor Gideon, her hands shaking.
He smiled, patting her cheek like a child. "You’ve done well, Sister Grace. God is pleased."
Then he left.
And he never came back.
Grace sat on the floor of a tiny, rented apartment, her back against the wall, staring at her phone.
One missed call from Michael.
One voicemail from Sarah.
She couldn’t bring herself to listen.
Outside, the rain fell harder.
And for the first time, Grace realized the truth:
She had been the prey all along.
her bones clean. Now comes the hunger.......

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 13/06/2025*

One survives, 241 die in Air India crash: Tinubu condoles with Modi, victims

Knocks, kudos as Tinubu honours June 12 heroes

Governors: Nigeria has made measurable progress

BOI to unveil impact fund, youth bank

Petrol imports drop by N2tn as domestic production improves

Producers export N12.96tn crude as local refiners starve

Tanker explosion: Stranded motorists lament 24-hour gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Nigeria opens camp ahead of African Fencing Championships

Netanyahu survives opposition attempt to dissolve Israeli parliament

Trump vows to bring together India, Pakistan to ‘solve anything’

US senator forcibly removed from Trump official’s press conference

China offers Nigeria, others duty-free market access

19-yr-old Nigerian innovator, Ifeoluwa Afolayan wins London college award

Nigerian arrested for trafficking 15 students in Australia


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* At 1708 metres wide, Victoria Falls in Zambia is the largest curtain of falling water in the world. Its local name is “Mosi-oa-tunya” means “the smoke that thunders”.

* Hydrogen makes up about 75% of matter in the universe. It’s the fundamental building block from which stars and galaxies are formed.
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I don’t view one-party state as good for Nigeria —Tinubu

‘Call me names, I’ll still defend your right,’ Tinubu tells Nigerians

Tinubu celebrates journalism icon, Sam Amuka at 90, confers national honours on him

June 12: Tinubu carries Abiola’s democratic torch – Shettima

NASS to Tinubu: Make State of Nation Address to Nigerians from parliament yearly

Reps considered 2,263 bills in 2 years – Speaker

10 suspected herders remanded over Benue killings

Ekiti court orders suspended deity priest to vacate official residence

Troops kill wanted terrorist leader Auta, 14 others in Zamfara

FG to revoke dormant oil licences with new policy

Nigeria produces 97% of OPEC quota – NUPRC

NNPCL begins monthly report, recorded N748bn profit in April

NNPCL remits N4.2tn to govt, continues refinery upgrade

NESREA shuts 25 facilities in four states

NCDC reports 142 deaths, 747 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in 18 states

Nigerians urged to gear up for 6G revolution

11 inmates undergo hernia surgeries at Kuje prison

Over 3,300 house owners, embassies to lose properties in FCT

FCTA shuts Apo-Wasa road for project inauguration

AKTH treats, discharges 15 maggot therapy patients

UNN best graduate wins £33,000 Commonwealth scholarship

2026 target for CBT-based WAEC, NECO unrealistic — NAPTAN

Obasanjo, Osinbajo for Taiwo Odukoya Memorial Lecture

Ohanaeze lauds Tinubu for honouring Nwosu, wants INEC HQ named after him

MOSOP hails Tinubu’s pardon of Ogoni nine, seeks exoneration

Protesters, APC supporters hold parallel rallies in Lagos, Abuja

Full state pardon for Saro-Wiwa, eight others sparks jubilation in Niger Delta

Wrongs done to our parents now corrected, says MKO’s son Jamiu

Alpha-Beta Consulting denounces online medium report as malicious

Sterling Bank launches N2b private varsity scholarship

Manufacturers blame high interest rates as exports crash by N746bn

Two banks have met N500bn recapitalisation target – Report

Oil production shrinks again, threatens 2mbpd target

70% of Nigerian households lack water loans – LAPO

Kano fintech initiative targets 5,000 women, youths

Commissioning: Apo mechanic traders close shops Friday to honour Tinubu

Nigeria no longer true democracy, say Atiku, Obi

Nigeria yet to fulfil democratic promise – Utomi

One-party state: We’re not obligated to solve your self-inflicted crisis, APC tells opposition

Gombe gov receives Emir, lists agro-livestock among priority projects

Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun: Don’t let the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature die

Mutfwang inaugurates 15 buses to boost transport sector

Benue gov blames clerics for worsening insecurity

Yobe gov appoints UK lecturer as Special Adviser

Zulum commutes death sentences, pardons 66

Gombe police clamp down on motorcycle use, weapon display

Ekiti aids 30 storm-hit businesses with recovery funds

CREDICORP begins Kano campaign

Taraba sets LG elections for Nov 15

Kano targets 3.9 million children for polio vaccination in June

3 Inspectors Detained Over Extortion In Anambra

June 12: Thugs attack, disrupt democracy protest in Ondo

Igbokuta community to Sanwo-Olu: stop planned installation of monarch

Panic as fuel-laden tanker somersaults in Oyo

Niger man dies in dispute over girlfriend

Tension in Onitsha as ‘Udo Ga-Achi’ operatives allegedly kill 12-yr-old boy

Osun Amotekun operative slumps, dies while preparing for work

Cult killings: Police arrest 46 suspected cultists in Ondo

Naked man found hanging from tree in Ogun

Teenage daughter fakes own kidnapping

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1950, South Africa implemented the Group Areas Act. The law assigned geographically separate residential and business areas for different racial groups, forcing non-whites from the most developed areas.

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Of course I talk to myself. I like a good speaker, and I appreciate an intelligent audience. – Dorothy Parker

Good morning


*Compiled by Hon. Osuji George [email protected], +234-8122200446*