Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian industrial magnate and chairman of the Dangote Group, has regained his title as Africa’s richest man, overtaking South African billionaire Johan Rupert. According to the latest Forbes data, Dangote’s wealth currently stands at $11.7 billion, narrowly surpassing Rupert’s net worth, which has declined to $10.8 billion. This shift marks the restoration of Dangote’s 12-year reign as the continent’s wealthiest individual, a title he briefly lost to Rupert in August 2024.
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My Trip To China ‘Very Successful’, President Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Beijing rounded off his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living in the country, describing his visit as “very good and successful.” Addressing members of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization in China (NIDO China) and the Nigerian community at the China World Hotel, the President emphasized his efforts to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, trade, finance, energy, green economy and mining during his discussions with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and his participation at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). “What…
Oyo Police Command Confirmed Kidnapping of Makinde’s Close Aide, Akika ..set for manhunt The Oyo State police command has confirmed the kidnapping of Benedict Akika, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), by armed assailants. The incident occurred on Tuesday at Akika’s residence in Olorunda Abba, located in the Lagelu Local Government Area. During an interview on Thursday in Ibadan, the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, stated that an investigation has been initiated into the incident. “Investigation has commenced into the matter. Updates will be provided accordingly,” Mr. Osifeso assured the public. Witnesses reported that the attack…
“We Feel Betrayed ” NLC To Tinubu We are filled with a deep sense of betrayal as the federal government clandestinely increases the pump price of pms. One of the reasons for accepting N70,000 as national minimum wage was the understanding that the pump price of pms would not be increased even as we knew that N70,000 was not sufficient. We recall vividly when Mr President gave us the devil’s alternatives to choose from: either N250,000 as minimum wage (subject to the rise of the pump price between N1,500 and N2,000) and N70,000 (at old pms rates), we opted for…
Abisoye Osodi’s Diatribe and Character Assassination: Our Response In the last three weeks, an intensely corrupt, irredeemably illiterate, morally crippled political scavenger, who goes by the assumed name Abisoye Osodi, has been launching acerbic attacks on the person, office, image, and personality of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, on social media. Accusing the Governor of every crime under the sun, this character habitually throws up stupendous figures and makes bizarre claims, toying with the emotions of Nigerians and criminalizing the existence of the Ogun State Government with the intent to cause disharmony, create tension, chaos, and derail…
Police Declare British National, 1 Other Wanted Over Alleged Coup Against Tinubu The Nigeria Police has declared one suspect identified as a foreign mercenary, a British national called Andrew Wynne who is also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey wanted, for allegedly sponsoring terrorism in the country. The police also said the investigation of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has revealed the level of involvement of the foreigner as the NLC did not even know the real identity of the person occupying their building. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, while briefing journalists in Abuja on Monday, said…
Outrage as FG pegs age for writing WASSCE at 18 years LAGOS — Critical stakeholders in the education sector have condemned the decision of the Federal Government to peg the age at which students can write the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations, SSCE, at 18, saying it will simply draw the sector back. The groups reacted to the comment by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, that from 2025, any candidate, who is not up to 18 will not be allowed to write the examination and without doing so, such candidate won’t be able to seek admission into tertiary…
FG, ASUU Meets Over Strike The Federal Government has commenced a pivotal meeting with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Abuja. This meeting follows a recent warning by ASUU to embark on a strike due to the government’s alleged failure to address the union’s demands. Last Friday, during a briefing marking his one year in office, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, announced plans for the government to engage with ASUU representatives the following Monday. However, that meeting did not occur as scheduled, with no explanation provided for the delay. The ongoing discussions aim to prevent a…
Oyo invests ₦850m on sugar plant, ₦500m on Abiola Ajimobi Technical University …beefs up security with 49 additional vehicles In its bid to further secure the State, the Executive council of Oyo State today increased the number of vehicles for Operation Burst to 60. This is as a result of the procurement of 40 extra security vehicles for the agency. The statement said that other security arms like the Army, the Police, Civil Defence among others, were also given additional vehicles. It revealed that already, Oyo State Amotekun has the largest number of Security vehicles with 150 for its…
GOV AIYEDATIWA INSPECTS ORE 30MW POWER PLANT, ORDERS REVIEW OF PROJECT. Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated the determination of his administration to improve power supply to the people of the State. The Governor stated this at the weekend when he paid an inspection visit to the 30MW Power Plant at Ore in Odigbo Local Government Area of the State. The Consultant of the project, which is solely funded by the state government, Engr. Ayodele Ikumapayi, conducted the Governor round the facilites, giving updates on the level of work done since it was built in 2012. The…