African soccer governing body has confirmed the draw date for the 2025 African Cup of Nations, BSNSports.com.ng reports.The 34th edition of the tournament ended last week with the Elephants of Ivory Coast winning the competition.The competition department of the football body on Friday announced the 20th of February as the draw date.The preliminary round will…
By Ayomide Otitoju Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc have approved a final dividend of ₦30 per share for the 2024 financial year, amounting to a total distribution of ₦506.21 billion. The dividend represents a yield of 6.81%, based on the current market price of ₦440 per share. The approval came at the company’s 16th Annual…
Nigeria’s leading total beverage company, Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited has been recognized for its creation of shared opportunity through its care and support for people and communities by empowering women across Nigeria.The corporate award, issued to the organization was presented at the Women in Marketing & Communications Annual Gala Night, held at the Landmark Centre, Lagos….
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has criticized the decision of the referee to issue a red card to Wilfred Ndidi in their Europa League game against Napoli. Ndidi was shown two yellow cards before being sent off in the added time of the game at the King Power Stadium.Ndidi who was adjudged to have pulled…
The Police Command in Ogun said that two suspected kidnappers were killed in a shoot-out with its personnel around Itori area of Ewekoro of the state. The command`s Spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi made this known in a statement on Monday in Ota, Ogun. Oyeyemi said that the suspects met their waterloo after the police received information…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has extended his congratulations to Dr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general election, on his 68th birthday. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, Governor Yusuf praised Kwankwaso’s exceptional leadership and widespread political influence…
The Commissioner of Police in Plateau, Mr. Edward Egbuka, has said that 17 people were killed and 85 buildings burnt in the recent attacks in Bassa and Riyom Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Egbuka disclosed this on Monday while briefing newsmen at the end of an emergency state security meeting held at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated swift response measures following the confirmation of a Sudan virus disease outbreak in Uganda. The virus, belonging to the same family as Ebola, was reported today, prompting WHO to support national health authorities in containing its spread. WHO is deploying senior public health experts and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has commended lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi for his resilience and courage in the face of adversity. In a tweet on Friday, Obi reflected on his recent visit to Farotimi, who was released from a correctional facility in Ekiti after…
