The Federal Government is considering reducing the crude oil supply to Dangote Petroleum Refinery from its current allocation of 300,000 barrels per day unless there is a significant increase in Nigeria’s oil production, The PUNCH reported on Wednesday.

This adjustment is part of the government’s naira-for-crude initiative, following the recent commencement of operations at the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries, which collectively process about 135,000 barrels per day.

Both refineries, operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), were previously neglected for years in favor of fuel imports.

The reduction in crude allocation to Dangote Refinery is reportedly aimed at ensuring an equitable distribution of crude among all local refineries, fostering competition in the downstream sector.

The naira-for-crude initiative, introduced last year, allocated 450,000 barrels daily to domestic refineries, with Dangote Refinery initially receiving 300,000 barrels as part of a six-month pilot program.

A source close to the development revealed that with the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries now operational and additional facilities like Kaduna and the BUA refinery expected to join soon, the crude supply to Dangote Refinery will likely be reduced.

“The current 300,000 barrels allocated to Dangote Refinery will have to be shared among all refineries, given the increasing demand,” the source explained, adding that improved crude oil production remains the only sustainable solution.

The naira-for-crude initiative was introduced to mitigate foreign exchange volatility and lower petrol prices. According to the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN), the program has succeeded in reducing fuel costs, with further price drops anticipated as local refining capacity increases. CORAN emphasized the need for greater crude oil production to meet rising demand.

Meanwhile, the NNPCL has stopped selling crude oil on credit to local refineries, requiring payment upfront to boost government revenues.

This policy change has drawn criticism from some refiners, who argue it could strain their operations. Dangote Refinery, which has an optimal capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, may resort to crude imports at international market prices if local supply diminishes.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has projected that local refineries, including Dangote, Warri, and Port Harcourt, will require over 123 million barrels of crude oil between January and June 2025.

To meet this demand, the government aims to increase daily crude production to over 2 million barrels through initiatives such as Project 1 Million Barrels.

This strategic push to enhance domestic refining aligns with Nigeria’s broader goal of reducing reliance on imported petroleum products and achieving self-sufficiency in fuel production.

The first half of 2025 is expected to witness increased collaboration between upstream producers and local refineries, marking a significant step toward a more sustainable petroleum industry in the country.

A man has been arrested after allegedly impersonating a doctor for several months and receiving payments from unsuspecting patients.

The incident, captured in a viral TikTok video, has sparked widespread attention.

In the clip, a police officer is seen apprehending a man dressed as a doctor, with the caption: “He has been impersonating as a doctor.”

The video shows the suspect being handcuffed, drawing attention to his fraudulent activities.

Reports indicate that the man not only posed as a medical professional but also collected money from multiple patients before his arrest.

As the video circulated online, it triggered a flurry of reactions, with concerned individuals flooding the comment section to share their thoughts and express outrage.

See some reactions below: 

Ntalye-Cosmetics-Ug: “So staff members can’t recognise their fellow staff members kika mbwe.”

Sharif legacy: “My fear is not him getting money from patients the issue is . How did he treat his former patients did they get fine.”

ragaragasteven: “Has he ever attended medical school ,how does he make diagnosis,formulate treatment eeh people have gotten confidence.”

Princess Dimple : “I got scared I thought Dr piriton.”

user83585068260813: “guys I’m sorry i thought dr piriton muffele i liked his teachings but fearing Him thinking dat naye muffere but now big up.”

Birungi Annie: “I didn’t know that ur a real doctor thanks so much.”

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@dr_piriton_ug

♬ original sound – DR.PIRITON UG

A single mother of five shocks the internet as she vows never to date men who already has kids, stating she’s too young to handle such a responsibility.

This revelation was made in a viral post on TikTok, where the woman candidly expressed her opinion.

She explained that as a mother of five, she cannot imagine being in a relationship with a man who has two or more children, as this would make her responsible for at least seven kids.

She insisted she would only date single men without children.

In her words: “I cannot date a guy that already has kids because I have five kids. Imagine if you’re coming with your kids into the relationship—I have five, you have two—now I have to be a mother of seven kids.”

“There’s no way; I can’t be a mother of seven kids. I’m very young to handle that.”

The woman further explained her preferences: “I’m better off with my five kids. If a guy comes to date me, he has to have no kids and must be ready to be a stepdad to my kids. I want a present father. If you’re going to date me, you’re going to date me with my kids. It’s a must—you have to take care of us financially, provide for my kids and me. I am not working.”

“We come as a package deal. I don’t want your kids. I don’t have to date a guy that has kids because I already have my own.”

“If you’re interested as a guy, hit my inbox and be ready to be a stepfather.”

As the post circulated online, it sparked heated debates, with many users flooding the comment section to share their thoughts.

See some reactions below: 

stufuzaesihle: “I see no problem here, she has her preferences. Same as a guy who doesn’t want a women without kids whereas he has kids. There are men who think this exact way… Baningi futhi.”

kefas Dube: “5kids already is more than a red flag but a red carpet .”

peaceness4: “I’m very young to be a mother of seven kids.”

HBee: “The only part I’m struggling to comprehend is when she says, “we come as a bargain”.”

Dee: “This made me to take a celibacy decision for 2025 thank u sis.”

anonymous: “There are men who think like this too but want to judge her. It’s her preference too.”

Prince Major: “Okay I understand is her preferences, but why must I be a present father if I dont have kids.”

Thula Mkhize: “This is just sad and funny at the same time She wants to receive, and not give… It’s a “bargain” indeed .”

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@whalebrilo

She’s in a big big danger if she uses the same mindset when crossing the road .

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Actress Dayo Amusa has shared her testimony on how she had three miscarriages, failed IVFs, and how she was told to remove her womb by doctors.

This testimony from Dayo Amusa follows the announcement of her first child, a 41-year-old boy, in the United States on November 18, 2024.

Dayo Amusa in an epistle on her page disclosed how she overcame three miscarriages, personal setbacks, and a diagnosis of uterine myomatosis in 2015.

She further recounted that following her diagnosis, she was advised by doctors to remove her womb due to recurring complications and debilitating menstrual pain.

According to the actress, she refused as she had dreams of becoming a mother, hence her decision to undergo surgery to remove the tumors.

In her words;

“I never thought I would get to this moment but GOD knew. For as long as I can remember I knew I wanted to be a complete ideal woman ( a wife and mom ).”

“Having had 3 miscarriages, in 2015, I was diagnosed with uterine myomatosis, and some doctors recommended removing my womb due to the complications and discomfort I experience every month during my menstrual cycle.”

“I decided to fight and reject that option. I was on medications, injections and treatments to stop the growth of tumors until my uncle’s wife advised me to come to uk for treatment.”

“On 14th of Feb. 2015, I had the surgery to remove the tumor via TCRE Laparoscopy dye ovarian drilling procedure as I was really afraid of being open.”

“In 2016 my then-partner decided to try again as we were so eager to welcome our 1st child together but later discovered one of my tubes was broken and it would be almost impossible to get pregnant naturally… Men as men, my then partner was involved with another woman unknown to me which produced a baby boy.”

“After so many ups and downs, back and forth, na so the whole thing ended (Story for another day).”

“Fast forward Jan 2019 and my supposed husband kept trying to no avail and then we decided to try IVF but all efforts were negative outcomes.”

My supposed husband was really impatient with me, He was over 40 years old and was insisting on having a child that year.”

“He asked if I could allow him to get someone else pregnant while am waiting on my miracle baby and when I couldn’t live with that, he walked away and of course, got someone else pregnant months later and that produced him a baby girl.”

“I became frustrated and very sad. I withdrew and isolated myself, I lost my purpose and loose interest in almost everything that matters to me even distancing myself from my family and friends.”

My career suffered the most as I gradually lose focus and interest in my passion. I ran into my shell battling with depression for many years.”

“All this time, my mum (my world) would suggest I relocate to the United States or the United Kingdom.”

“She would advise I to have a change of environment and breathe new soil as it was obvious I wasn’t living the life anymore instead life was leaving me.”

‘She once bought me the full return ticket as I’ve not been working and was financially unstable as at then. After so much persuasion, In 2021, I gave in to her advice to have a change of environment and that was when the story changed.”

Read screenshots of her full posts below:

A newlywed wife has expressed her struggles with marriage, lamenting the challenges of excessive and constant intimacy.

She also revealed how her husband reacts whenever she declines his advances.

This was shared in a post currently trending on a popular social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter.

In the post, the woman spoke extensively about marriage, revealing that her husband consistently desires intimacy and becomes visibly upset whenever she says no.

Her statement reads: “Since I got married, my body hasn’t had any rest. When you say no, they frown and won’t talk to you all day. But the day you say yes, you’ll suddenly become the sweetest mango on the tree.”

‘Marriage is sweet, but this constant knacking is one of the hardest parts. Whether you’re well or not, in the mood or not, as long as ‘boss’ is in the mood, you’ll have to please him.”  

She made several other comments about marriage and the pressures of intimacy in a video shared online.

As the video gained traction, concerned individuals flooded the comment section of the post to share their thoughts.

See some reactions below: 

@Slanddi: “Na man wey marry her I pity, Toto wey no rest before marriage, abi she take marriage like Toto retirement?”

Ms. Sweet Soul the Writer): “Omo, what won’t people do for clout on social media. People be acting like they fell from trees. If you lack self-respect, at least respect your husband & family members & keep somethings private. Eh.”

@ArakiJohn3: “Calm down, U will soon be begging for it and U will understand. U are obviously new in the marriage. When one hot babe twist waist 2X for oga, that time, U don drop 2 or 3, before oga look Ur side, U go set 3 months appointment n begging.”

@curator_hub: “Now someone has finally come out to speak for the voiceless.”

@ozmoneyyy: “Every gender get wetin dem dey go through men pocket too never rest.”

@sulucious: “No worry,your husband will soon tire and you’ll be the begging.”

@Sasky_Mali: “Who dey marry all this kind one sef. Must you do make up, set ring light, wear dress, to talk about your marital sex life??”

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“Since person marry, person toto never rest”

Married woman cries out pic.twitter.com/YuqlYH9P1I

— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) December 30, 2024