Dangote refinery debunks shutdown rumour, says PMS’s gantry price remains N850 - ITREALMS

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has firmly dismissed recent reports alleging a shutdown of its operations, reassuring the public and market stakeholders that its activities remain fully active and stable.

In an official statement by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery’s management categorically denied claims that truck loading has been suspended or that production has been interrupted. “The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is fully operational. There has been no shutdown, nor has there been any suspension of truck loading activities” the statement reads.

Rumour: No fuel price adjustment, says NNPC - ITREALMS

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The NNPC Limited has denied any price adjustment of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as 'fuel' and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel), reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd , Olufemi Soneye clarified in a press statement available to ITREALMS that its just a rumour as there was no such price adjustment.

Defection: Ignor rumour, March 11 will be 26-0 against APC - ITREALMS

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The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied any plan by the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke to quit the party, dismissing the rumour being spread on social media as fallacious and cheap lies.

The PDP in a statement signed by its Caretaker Chairman, Dr Akindele, on Friday, said the rumour which emanated from the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a failed distraction agenda, calling on Osun voters to troop out en masse and vote PDP candidates on March 11.

Expert tasks public institutions on rumour management - ITREALMS

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A public relations strategist, Dr. Walter Duru, has called on public institutions across Africa to evolve plans for rumour management as part of their overall communication strategy.

Duru, an Assistant Professor of Communications and Multimedia Design made the call while contributing to a discourse on communications and citizens engagement during the just concluded ID4Africa Conference held in Marrakech, Morocco.

Describing rumour management as an important public relations function, the communication expert argued that rumours can puncture public trust, frustrate investments and adversely affect project implementation, if not properly managed.