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Stop Draining Africa’s Wealth! Dangote Fires Warning at International Corporations”

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Africa’s wealthiest man and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has called on African entrepreneurs, business executives, and high-net-worth individuals to redirect their capital towards investments within the continent rather than transferring their wealth overseas.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to reports, Dangote made this appeal while hosting participants of the Global CEO Africa Programme, a joint initiative of the Lagos Business School and Strathmore Business School, Nairobi. The delegation visited the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals complex in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.

Highlighting the untapped potential of the continent, Dangote emphasized that Africa’s transformation requires bold investments and a strong belief in homegrown capacity.

“Africa has everything it takes to compete globally. All we need is the courage to invest here and not elsewhere,” he said, pointing to the Dangote Refinery—currently the world’s largest single-train refinery—as evidence that large-scale, African-led projects are achievable despite significant challenges.

“There will always be obstacles,” he noted. “But life without challenges is boring. The key is to face challenges you can overcome—not the ones that break you.”

Reflecting on the refinery’s construction journey, Dangote acknowledged early doubts but praised his team’s perseverance and belief in their vision.

“Having completed this refinery, we now believe anything is possible. Our next goal is to make our fertiliser plant the largest in the world—and we’re targeting a 40-month timeline,” he added.

Keep Capital in Africa, Believe in Our Leaders

Dangote warned that the persistent outflow of African capital is a major impediment to the continent’s development.

“We must stop exporting our wealth. Let’s invest it here to grow our economies and uplift the continent,” he urged. “Personally, I don’t take my money out of Africa. If we, who understand our leaders and our systems best, don’t trust them, why should foreign investors?”

He emphasized that although many African nations have achieved political independence, they remain economically dependent. It’s now up to the private sector, he said, to reverse this dependency through deliberate investment and leadership.

While acknowledging economic and infrastructure challenges, Dangote advised African entrepreneurs to stay focused and develop deep expertise in their chosen industries.

“If your vision is small, you’ll stay small. Think big if you want to grow. It’s better to try and fail than to never try at all,” he said.

He further stressed the importance of strong financial institutions, modern agriculture, and a thriving manufacturing sector to drive Africa’s economic revival.

Dangote also decried the logistical difficulties within the continent, citing an example where transporting cement clinker from Nigeria to Ghana is more expensive than importing the same product from Spain—highlighting the urgent need for improved regional infrastructure.

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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.

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Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.

“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.

He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”

Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.

He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.

“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.

In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.

“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.

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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.

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Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.

While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.

He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.

The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.

He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.

“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”

The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.

2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.

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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.

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Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.

The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.

As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.

Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.

The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.

Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment

Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.

The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.

According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.

The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.

The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.

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