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Swiss cement maker Holcim will exit its Nigerian business through the sale of its nearly 84% stake in Lafarge Africa to China's Huaxin Cement, it was announced on Sunday. The sale price is $1 billion for a 100% stake. The sale aligns with Holcim's strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on high-growth regions, including…
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Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced Gambian former interior minister Ousman Sonko to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity. Sonko, 55, was convicted over a string of offences committed between 2000 and 2016 under the regime of former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh. Reading the verdict, the clerk of the court said Sonko…
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A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Alpha Zeta Organisation (AZO) in collaboration with Bashir Olanrewaju Oshodi, has feted less privileged people in Lagos.
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Chief Dauzia Loya Etete, the Ndagbudu Keme Keni of Izon-Ibe, celebrates his 80th birthday, reflecting on a life shaped by resilience
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Veteran journalist and politician Babafemi Ojudu has revealed how he allegedly used former president Olusegun Obasanjo to orchestrate the impeachment of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose. In an interview with Edmund Obilo on state affairs, Ojudu disclosed how he worked behind the scenes with senators, using Obasanjo's influence, to remove the governor. “I have…
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Uganda police on Thursday released seven protesters, including a prominent human rights lawyer, whom it had detained after they rallied against the imprisonment of another lawyer. Rights groups are furious over the military trial of veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who was snatched last year from neighbouring Kenya. The 68-year-old retired army colonel has…
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The Federal Government has begun the disbursement of Intervention Fund, through the North East Development Commission (NEDC), to 10,000 victims of the 2024 Gombe flood. Gov. Inuwa Yahaya, who presented the cheques to the beneficiaries on Thursday in Gombe, said that the support was help the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the…
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Former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Chief Mike Okiro, Thursday night announced his withdrawal from the contest of the president general of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, billed for Friday, January 10, citing an Enugu High Court order. Okilo's aspiration had been married by an identity crisis. Some segments of the southeast region…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted over 8,665 missions and 9,928 sorties within 15,915 flying hours across all aircraft types between June 2023 and December 2024. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja, while playing host to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Amb.…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has called on journalists in Sokoto State to ensure professionalism and accuracy when reporting eyewitness accounts, particularly on security matters. The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Usman Alfadarai, made this appeal during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the state Council, Nigeria Union of Journalists…
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Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen know they will need to be close to perfect to hunt down leaders Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga returns from a three-week winter break. Four points behind Bayern with 15 of 34 games played, Leverkusen reopen their title campaign at Borussia Dortmund on Friday. Unbeaten league and cup winners last…
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The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has emphasised the need for a collective approach to effectively address the pressing challenges facing the country’s youth. Olawande made the call in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting with the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), led by Dr Onyeche Douglas, the team leader. He outlined a…