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Dangote Cement Soars: Breaks Records as First Nigerian Company to Hit N10 Trillion Market Cap Milestone
Dangote Cement Plc achieved a historic milestone by gaining 9.99% in shares, closing at N592.60 and attaining a market cap of N10.095 trillion.
In 2024, the company’s exceptional performance includes a 85.2% year-to-date return, moving from N319.9 to N592.6. Notably, … Continue Reading
Nigerian Student, Saheed Wahab Dies A Day after Arriving the uK for masters
A tragic incident unfolded as Saheed Wahab, a Nigerian graduate, passed away just a day after arriving in the United Kingdom for his master’s degree at Teesside University.
Wahab, who commenced his program on January 15, 2024, reportedly lost … Continue Reading
Deadly Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Soldiers, Kill 3
In a tragic incident around the Lake Chad area of Borno State, Boko Haram terrorists launched a deadly ambush on Nigerian Army personnel, resulting in the death of a lieutenant and two vigilante members.
The attack followed the recent military … Continue Reading
U.S. Pledges $45 Million to Fight Insecurity in Nigeria
Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, unveiled a substantial $45 million contribution on Tuesday to address the escalating security challenges in Nigeria and neighboring coastal West African countries.
This announcement follows Blinken’s meeting with Akinwumi Adesina, the … Continue Reading
Buhari Had the Option to Kill Nnamdi Kanu in Kenya But Spared His Life- Femi Adesina
Former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina has exposed that the Buhari led administration had the option of killing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, but opted to … Continue Reading
Fubara Supporting Kidnappings in Abuja to Remove Wike – Ikwerre LG Chairman, Nwanosike
The chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area and loyalist to former governor Nyesom Wike, Mr. Samuel Nwanosike has accused the Rivers State governor, Siminilayi Fubara of sponsoring kidnappings in Abuja to discredit the FCT Minister.
While addressing his supporters … Continue Reading
Abdul Rabiu Beats Mike Adenuga to Emerge the second richest man in Nigeria
Nigerian billionaire business mugul and CEO and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Rabiu has toppled the reign of Mike Adenuga as the second richest person in Nigeria.
Rabiu’s fortune surged and is now estimated at $7.2 billion to rank 343rd … Continue Reading
Notorious Abuja Kidnapper, Philip Okoye Paraded by Police
The Nigeria Police Force paraded a notorious Abuja kidnapper, Chinaza Philip Okoye at the Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT) base, Guzape, Federal Capital Territory on Saturday.
Okoye was paraded in a stretcher at the IRT base. Okoye who was paraded … Continue Reading
Lagos Chess Academy Founder, Tunde Onakoya Crowned New Chess master, wins 10 Opponents Simultaneously in Germany
A Nigerian chess master and founder of Lagos Chess Academy-Chess In Slum Africa – Tunde Onakoya has set a new record winning 10 opponents in a chess game simultaneously in Germany.
The game was held as a … Continue Reading
Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Faces Charges of Obtaining $6.23 Million by False Pretence
Amended charge filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation alleges criminal breach of trust, forgery, and conspiracy.
The Federal Government has brought charges against the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, accusing him of obtaining $6.23 million … Continue Reading