THE Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, expressed regret over not purchasing Arsenal football club.In an interview with Francine Lacqua in New York, the billionaire revealed his longing to own a football club and specifically mentioned the Gunners, which were valued at approximately $2 billion during his contemplation.Dangote stated that his refinery project made him miss out on the opportunity to acquire the prestigious club, declaring that the chance to do so is gone as the financial capability is no longer there.“I think that time has passed, the last time when we had this interview, I...
WHEN NNPC ANNOUNCED OUR PETROL PRICE AT N898 THROUGH THEIR SPOKESMAN, I’M NOT SURE IF IT WAS AUTHORIZED, BUT IT WASN’T THE ACTUAL PRICE- DANGOTE
Nigerian businessman and industrialist Aliko Dangote, in an interview with Francine Lacqua revealed that petroleum prices from his refinery is way cheaper than what Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation Limited (NNPCL) has announced to the general populace.The chairman and CEO of Dangote group while speaking in an interview with Bloomberg Television interview in New York refuted that the NNPCL announcement of N898 per liter from Dangote refinery was not the actual price.The industrialist explained that the last purchase from NNPCL was based on international pricing faulting the pricing announcement.In his words: “NNPC bought from us on September 15, 2024 at the...
JOHN STONES 98TH MINUTE EQUALISER SALVAGES THE DAY FOR MANCHESTER CITYBY IBIDUNNI DOYINSOLA
Manchester City came into this match unbeaten and without a loss in nine home meetings against Arsenal, this fixture was the talk of the weekend both sides have been top two in the last Premier League seasons. Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arterta opted out for a 4-4-2 formation with David Raya in between the sticks, William Saliba and Gabriel in the heart of defense, Thomas Partey and Declan Rice in the middle of the pack , Kai Havertz and Trossard playing upfront.Pep Guardiola side lined up with a 4-3-3 formation, Ederson was in goal, Ruben Dias and Manuel Akanji were the...
CRISTIANO RONALDO: 902 CAREER GOALS AND STILL COUNTINGBY OLUWASEGUN AMINU
Cristiano Ronaldo has proved that he is the ‘G.O.A.T’ Greatest of All Times, when he made history to become the first player to score 900 career goals. Making his debut for Sporting CP against Inter Milan in the Champions League qualifying round at José Alvalade stadium on 14th, August 2002 at age 17. Ronaldo went on to score his first career goal for Sporting CP in October 2002, scoring a brace against Moreirense in the Portuguese league. The G.O.A.T as he is being called by fans also played football for some other top teams like; Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus...
WHO WILL WIN THE BALLON D’OR?BY OLUWASEGUN AMINU
The nominees for the 2023/24 season was announced on 4th September 2024 In which there are three major favorites; Vinicius Junior, Rodrigo Hernandez, Jude Bellingham. Vinicius Junior had an unbelievable campaign last season which we saw him registering 24 goals and 11assists In 39 games, he won the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid and also scored in the final against Burussia Dortmund. Vinicius won the Supacopa with Real Madrid scoring a Hat-Trick in the final against FC Barcelona and he also won the Laliga title with his club. Rodrigo Hernandez had an incredible season with Manchester City registering 9...
Basketball IS STILL CRAWLING IN NIGERIA…BaileyTheSubstance Publication: TheSubstance Publication:
Bailey Segun Ayodele What sparks your interest in wheelchair basketball?BAILEY: I wasn’t interested in wheelchair basketball till a coach called me and introduced me to it, at first I couldn’t practice because there was no wheel chair to train with, I left but there was this tournament in 2012, of Hon Victor Ochei, a friend of mine invited me to come and join, after a while, I have How young were you when you went for the tournament?BAILEY: I was 13 years old.TheSubstance Publication:How long did you play wheelchair tennis?BAILEY: five years.TheSubstance Publication: N i g e r i a...
AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH (DR.) OKHIDIEVBIE, OAMIEN ROY
TheSubstance: Tell us what might be responsible for the myriad of security breaches across the country, Nigeria? Okhidievbie: Every opportunity to commit a crime, is encouraged by a lack of implementation of punitive measures. Oftentimes, punitive measures are not upgraded by a commensurate review process, which, captures, adequately, the dynamics of insecurity growth permutations around the world and, as it affects your domicile state. TheSubstance: These spates of insecurity seem to have defied every known solution. What is your take on this? Nigerian military veteran based in United States of America, Amb. Okhidievbie Oamien Roy has said that unless the...
TINUBU SONS SHOW COMPASSION TO MAIDUGURI FLOOD VICTIMS, DONATE RELIEVE MATERIALS
In response to the flood that wreaked havoc in Maiduguri, Borno State, two of Nigeria president sons, Seyi Tinubu, the founder Noella Foundation and brother Yinka traveled to the state to express their condolences and support for the governor and victims affected by the flood.The duo who had gone along with friends and support of Noella’s Foundation donated relief materials valued in the billions of Naira, including food supplies, medical necessities, and essential household goods.The materials donated include: 500 bags of 25kg rice1,000 cartons each of spaghettiTomato paste, and groundnut oil200 bags of maize flour10,000 loaves of bread200 cartons of...