L.B HALAN

A Husband💍/Public Servant/Unionist/Philanthropist/Entrepreneur/Motivator/Lover Of God🤍

[L.B HALAN @elbeehalan]

Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you. Humility is a key🔑

[Davido @davido]

Da farko, duk wanda yake da kishin Najeriya ba zai yi shiru kan matsalar rashin tsaro da ke addabar ƙasa ba, kuma ba zai hana wasu bayyana damuwarsu a kai ba. Rashin tausayi da fifita son rai ko zama karen en siyasa , da fifita son rai fiye da muradun al’umma ba abin alfahari ba ne. Ka kasance mai kishin ƙasarka, ka daina fifita siyasa a kan gaskiya, sannan ka ji tsoron Allah a cikin duk abin da kake yi @kahuturarara

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

I wouldn’t be where I am today without the love and support that @MichelleObama has poured into me over the years. Her story — from her South Side roots to the White House and beyond — is a central part of the Obama Presidential Center.

[SkyDanfoDriver 🛫 (Capt. Jamil) @CaptJamyl]

I extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who reached out, sent messages, reposted posts, likes, and the congratulatory posts.

I am deeply humbled by the overwhelming support I have received.

I encourage everyone to continue praying for our collective success and to envision a future where this achievement contributes to the development of our community and beyond.

Kind regards

[D3VID 🐢 @DurkioWiz]

APC people don carry this campaign thing go another level na G-wagon dem Dey use campaign now 😳🙆‍♂️

[Sarki. @Waspapping_]

Hon. Isa Ali Pantami has every right to contest for office, just like any other Nigerian.

Likewise, the public has every right to criticize him and assess him based on his past utterances before entering politics.

He can no longer hide under the umbrella of religion to shield himself from criticism. He will be treated like every other politician in this country.

Praise him when he performs well, and criticize him when he falls short.

[Brant @BrantPhilip_]

For the first time, the US confirms today that "a team of specialists" were sent to Nigeria to support government forces against the Islamic State (IS-Sahel and ISWAP).

AFRICOM commander Anderson said this development came following a meeting with Nigerian President Tinubu in Rome, where both parties expressed their intention to intensify military cooperation.

[aedcelectricity @aedcelectricity]

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[Mr Macaroni @mrmacaroni]

Over 200 Nigerians killed in Benue!!!
200 PEOPLE!!!!! 200!!!!!!
I don’t think we understand the gravity of this Barbarism!!!
What exactly is the Government doing???
200 PEOPLE??? Just like that!!!!

[D. H Bwala @BwalaDaniel]

Pastor Tunde Bakere @T_Bakare ‘s sermon and speech delivered this morning in form of a message to @officialABAT is quite objective.

He gave his general opinion on events and decisions of government; He critiqued certain polities and applauded some ; he further offered his suggestions on the way forward.

importantly, he acknowledged the successes and strides of the President and his administration.

Although we differ with him in some areas and positions, but we respect his right to say his mind, and assure him as with many Nigerians that President Tinubu is determined to deliver on the promise to the Nigerian people.

Happy Easter and best wishes to the good people of Nigeria

[L.B HALAN @elbeehalan]

@Waspapping_ Hello @aedcelectricity

Your Buypower site has been down since morning and I can’t buy token even on the pay4energy site.

Please kindly see to it.

Thank you

[Garba Shehu @GarShehu]

I AM APC MEMBER, I LIKE TO BE ADDRESSED AS ONE-BUHARI.

Without referring to any individual, a cast of characters, or issues, principles and ideals currently being discussed by party leaders at various levels, the former president, Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated what he said times without number that he is member of the All Progressives Congress, APC and would like to be addressed as a loyal member of the party.

He says he wants to leave no one in doubt that he would never turn his back to the party that gave him two terms of office and would do whatever he can to popularize it. “I am an APC member and I like to be addressed as such. I will try to popularise the party by all means.”

He went on to add that at present, he has nothing but gratitude for the support that the party gave him before and during his tenure as president, which he considers as the highest honor, and would never ask for anything more.
He further stated that the pains taken by the founding fathers to establish a strong party to protect our constitution, and democracy as a system of government are worthy sacrifices that should be cherished and nurtured.

[Aliyu U. Tilde @Dr_AliyuTilde]

Mr. President: Affordable Fuel is Possible at Zero Subsidy

Yesterday evening, I listened attentively to a panel of experts and stakeholders on the BBC program Ra’ayi Riga, anchored by Umaima Sani Abdulmumin. The program ended with a big doubt in my mind regarding a matter purported to be a provision of OPEC and crucial to the price of petrol in Nigeria.

Tyranny

I could not fathom how particularly the representatives of NNPC and IPMAN stressed that Nigerians will be at the mercy of two variables: the international market and the price of the US Dollar in Nigeria. They said OPEC agreement compels member countries to sell allocated domestic crude at international rate even if refined locally.

So we should expect higher fuel prices anytime the rate of the dollar appreciates in Nigeria and also when, for any reason, there is a rise in the cost of crude in the international market. It is the rule, according to them. Our fate, they claim, is sealed, regardless of our OPEC membership and Dangote refinery. Nigerians will no longer have a stable fuel price.

Trust me, in Nigeria, the equation will be simultaneous. At any given moment, a reason will be found to use either or both parameters to increase pump price. The target of government is to extract more revenue from citizens while the businessmen in Dangote, Major Marketers, NNPCL and IPMAN continue to feed their greed for endless profit with our blood.

The truth

The truth is that there is no provision like that in OPEC agreements. In fact, the very idea of domestic crude quota arose in realization that citizens of member countries may need to enjoy cheaper oil than the international market price. That is why those citizens have been enjoying cheaper fuel for the past five decades in different countries. Many still do. Why not Nigerians?

If you ask ChatGPT whether OPEC agreement compels member countries to sell crude for domestic consumption at international market price only, this is the answer you get:

“OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) does not directly compel member countries to sell crude oil for domestic consumption at international market prices. OPEC’s primary role is to coordinate and unify petroleum policies among member countries to stabilize oil markets and secure a steady supply of oil.

“However, OPEC’s production quotas, agreements on output levels, and policies can indirectly influence domestic oil pricing. In practice, many OPEC members choose to sell crude oil domestically at subsidized rates or prices lower than the international market. This decision is made at the discretion of individual member countries, often as part of national energy policies aimed at supporting domestic economies and industries. Nonetheless, these policies may vary from one member country to another depending on domestic priorities and economic strategies.

“There is no formal OPEC rule that requires domestic sales to match international prices, though it can be influenced by international agreements and market pressures.”

The Truth

The truth is that the President and Minister of Petroleum can sell our 445,000 barrels a day to Dangote at even N50,000/barrel after taking into consideration the cost of extraction and OPEC will not raise any eyebrow. Dangote can charge the cost of refining, add his profit and sell to NNPCL and IPMAN at, say, N300/litre. On their part the marketers will add their cost of transportation, storage, profit, etc., and sell it to Nigerians at N400/litre. And—boom—we all will be happy.

The Squeeze

Also, among those who would fight against Nigerians enjoying affordable fuel rates are the IMF, World Bank and the West generally. They want the government to squeeze us the more such that we can service our debts and collect more loans from the Shylock. The age long philosophy is: our poverty, their wealth; our pain, their joy.

[MS Ingawa @MSIngawa]

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[L.B HALAN @elbeehalan]

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[MS Ingawa @MSIngawa]

Test Results from AGO (Diesel) samples collected in some filling stations.

Sulphur Content for AGO (Diesel) collected from Matrix and Total was found to be 2,631ppm and 1,829ppm respectively while that of Dangote stood at 87.6ppm. Meanwhile the Standard Specification should not exceed 50ppm.

While the Flash Point for AGO collected from Matrix and Total Filling Stations was found to be 63 and 26 Degrees Celsius while Dangote stood at 96 Degrees Celsius. The standard specification should not go below 66 degrees celsius.

By all standards, Dangote AGO has better quality than the one obtained in the market.

This is becoming more revealing and at the same time more interesting.

[𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐚, 𝐏𝐡.𝐃. @Realoilsheikh]

STILL ON THE DANGOTE REFINERY😃

So, I gathered that something happened today at the Dangote Refinery😃. The Speaker, House of Assembly, Rt Honorable Tajuddeen Abbas, PhD together with some delegates from the house were at the refinery today.

Samples of diesels from different filling stations (Total & Matrix) were brought to the laboratory and were tested. All the samples gave >1000ppm (Total = 2631ppm, Matrix = 1829ppm). Then the diesel from the Dangote refinery produced from the Mild Hydrocracking unit (MHC), was tested in the refinery lab and 77ppm was achieved. The ppm has been going down, to even 36ppm as at this evening around 8pm.

The target is to reach 1ppm, which will make the Dangote Diesel grade beyond the Euro-V standard 😂. The flashpoint from Dangote Refinery diesel was 96, and that from Total was 26. Again, showing a higher grade product. Higher flashpoint diesels are better, and indicate less contaminations, actually. The higher the flash point, the less likely it will be flammable.

Contrary to what some naysayers would want you to believe about the @DangoteGroup Refinery, it is gonna be the best thing ever in the history of refining in Nigeria and Africa.

Sannu da kokari Alhaji Aliko. Allah Ya ida nufi. 🤲

[L.B HALAN @elbeehalan]

For every 100 of them that hate him, there are 1000 of us that love him more.

Gaba De Sarki Sanusi🙌

[Ashraf Sanusi @Adam_L_Sanusi]

You hate him if he talks, you hate him if he’s silent, you hate him if he’s happy, you hate him if he’s asleep. It’s only God that can help you and your hate. But for every one of you there’s 10 of us supporting and loving him, you’re outnumbered and sadly you’ve already lost.

[Sir Dickson @Wizarab10]

SHOULD NIGERIA ALLOW A US MILITARY BASE IN NIGERIA?

David Hundeyin made a tweet the other day that The United States and France were putting pressure on President Tinubu to allow military base or bases in Nigeria to accommodate the military personnel expelled by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from their individual countries.

Many comments under the tweet pointed to various directions that included
1. Nigeria's sovereignty will be at risk
2. Nigeria's Politics will be interfered in by the US
3. Nigeria's security architecture will be at risk
4. Nigerian economy will face US Imperialism
5. Nigerians will face privacy issues as US communications will tap into our systems to eavesdrop.

All the comments got me wondering if they are true or as usual, Nigerians overestimating our importance like we did when Dubai banned us or as we do now that the UK has fallen our hands and we are screaming that the UK higher education will suffer.

I decided to analyze what a US military base will mean for Nigeria positively:

1. Security: with the incessant deaths in various places in Nigeria in their hundreds and thousands, and not reported in the media and the seemingly inability of the Nigerian security forces to curb terrorists posing as herdsmen, a US military base will bring about collaborations that allows terrorism to end in Nigeria.

2. ECONOMIC BOOM! - US Department of Defense spent about $20 billion on its forces in Japan (for salaries, maintenance, construction etc), $14 billion in South Korea, billions on its troop in UAE, as well as safeguarding UAE exports, billions more for its troop in Germany and many more. These troops will definitely convert at least a part of their salaries to naira to buy or pay for basic amenities. Additionally, Nigeria can get a lease/rent from one US military base of about $100 million per annum if negotiated well.

3. ACCESS: With the challenge of Nigerians getting an American visa interview date, a US military base in Nigeria will open access to Nigerians going to the US because they can be quickly vetted before even going to the embassy.

Furthermore, Nigerian military can organize military drills, naval exercises and Airforce operations with US military forces stationed in Nigeria. It will help our military prepare for the challenges of the 21st century, as well as access to modern military technologies.

Based on the above I think that a US base in Nigeria is a positive rather than Negative - at least judging by Japan, South Korea, UAE, Bahrain.

What do you think?