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Aliko Dangote becomes first African to cross $30 billion net worth

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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has achieved a historic financial milestone, becoming the first African to cross a personal fortune of $30 billion. As of October 23, 2025, his net worth surged past the mark following a year-to-date increase of $2.16 billion and a recent $430 million valuation boost, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. The […]

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Dangote refinery to offer 10% shares on NGX

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Chairman of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to sell between five and ten percent of the refinery’s shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited within the next one year.   Speaking in an interview with S&P Global, Dangote said the planned share sale would mirror the listing strategy adopted by other subsidiaries

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American missionary pilot abducted in Niger’s capital

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An American missionary pilot has been abducted in Niamey, the capital of Niger, in what authorities suspect to be another incident linked to the growing wave of militant activity in the region.   According to security sources on Wednesday, the victim, who works with the evangelical missionary organisation Serving in Mission (SIM), was kidnapped by

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Cash out: EFCC recovers N500bn, jail 7000 in two years —Tinubu boasts

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President Bola Tinubu has declared that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than ₦500 billion and secured 7,000 convictions in the first two years of his administration.   Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening of the 7th EFCC-NJI Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges in Abuja on

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Love on tracks: Couple wed inside Lagos–Ibadan train

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A Nigerian couple has captured public attention after exchanging vows aboard a moving Lagos–Ibadan train, in what many have described as one of the most creative wedding ceremonies in recent times.   The bride, Sharon Ifunanya, an events planner, and her groom, Nollywood actor Shawn Faqua, transformed one of the train coaches into a wedding

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Paris police have arrested five more suspects linked to the Louvre heist, bringing the total number of arrests to seven, according to Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau.

Thieves rob priceless jewels from Paris’ Louvre in 7-minute heist

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A group of masked thieves staged a daring robbery at Paris’ Louvre Museum on Sunday, smashing through an upstairs window with a crane and escaping with priceless jewels from the French crown collection in just seven minutes, officials said. Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau told BFM TV that four unarmed men carried out the swift operation,

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Abuja: Police fire tear gas at #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow protesters

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Security operatives on Monday fired tear gas canisters at protesters, including human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who had gathered in Abuja to demand the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.   The demonstration, tagged #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow, was scheduled to commence from the Transcorp Hilton area and spread to

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Education ministry denies withholding sponsorship for maths Olympiad student

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The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed reports alleging that a 15-year-old Nigerian student who qualified to represent the country at the International Mathematics Olympiad in China was denied sponsorship.   In a statement released on Sunday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @NigEducation, the Ministry described the claims as misleading, stating that no

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Regina Daniels’ brother confirms she was beaten by husband, Ned Nwoko

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Regina Daniels’ brother has confirmed reports that the Nollywood actress was allegedly beaten by her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. This comes shortly after a video surfaced online showing the actress in tears, claiming that her husband had sent thugs to harass her. The emotional clip quickly went viral, drawing widespread concern and outrage from fans.

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Seyi Tinubu denies donating N20m to Actress Sarah Martins, says…

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  Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has denied reports that he donated ₦20 million to Nollywood actress Sarah Martins’ Golden Heart Foundation.   In a statement shared via his Instagram Story on Friday, Seyi clarified that he does not endorse or support any activity that violates the laws of Lagos State.   He

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