THE kidnappers of Rev Fr Thomas Oyode, a Catholic priest and Rector of Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School, Ivanokpodi, in Agenegbode, Etsako East Local Government of Edo State, have demanded a ransom of N200 million. Newsextra24 reports that the Catholic priest was abducted on Sunday at about 7 p.m. at …
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MINISTER of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, said plans were underway to inaugurate a new security scheme aimed at ridding Abuja of beggars. Wike, speaking on Monday, at the inauguration of the upgraded War College/Army Checkpoint Road and other ancillary roads in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, Abuja, emphasised that …
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Ghana could soon be importing petroleum products from Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery, a move that may drastically cut reliance on pricier European imports. Once the Nigerian refinery reaches its full operational capacity, Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA) anticipates shifting its monthly fuel imports, worth around $400 million from Europe, to …
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VISA has announced a substantial £1bn investment aimed at accelerating digital transformation and financial inclusion across Africa. With 250 million Africans anticipated to join the consumer class by 2030, representing a potential £3 trillion consumer spending boom, Visa is positioning itself as a key driver in Africa’s rapidly evolving financial …
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TRANSNATIONAL Corporation PLC has announced the successful completion of its share capital reconstruction, reducing its total issued shares by 75 per cent from N40.6bn to N10.2bn. The President of the group, Owen Omogiafo, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Omogiafo noted that this strategic move was designed to maximize …
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SPAIN and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the second year in a row. Bonmati won every possible trophy at club level last season as Barcelona secured a historic quadruple – winning Liga F, the Champions League, Supercopa and Copa de la Reina. The 26-year-old …
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FOR allegedly failing to fix federal roads in the country, Minister of Works, David Umahi, has come under fire when he appeared before the House of Representatives committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). At an interactive session on Thursday, the committee chairman, Rep Remi Oseni pointedly took Umahi to …
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NIGERIA’s Ademola Lookman has been ranked number 14 in the 2023 Ballon d’Or award, which is holding in Paris, France. The Atalanta forward narrowly missed out in joining Victor Osimhen to become the only Nigerians to have made the top 10 in the Ballon d’Or award. Osimhen was ranked in …
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SPAIN and Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world on Monday, beating Brazil’s Vinicius Jr and England’s Jude Bellingham, both of Real Madrid, to the prestigious prize. Barcelona’s Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the women’s award for a second time. Rodri, …
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JUSTICE Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, have convicted and sentenced 34 internet fraudsters to various jail terms The convicts are; Kelly Maduabuchi Muonagu, Nwokwu Chibuike Valerian, Chinonso Stanley Boniface, Nnamani Makuo Paschal, Ifeanyi Aju Kingsley, Kalu Odeghe Olu, Ikenna Onyebor Maxwell, Fimber Chinedu …
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