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Forbes 2024 Top 20 African Billionaires

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Aliko Dangote, the president of Dangote Group, is still the richest  man in Africa. He  retained his position as the richest person in Africa with a net worth of $13.9 billion, according to the 2024 Forbes list of 20 of Africa’s Richest billionaires. Femi Otedola, who is Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, ranked among the 20 richest persons in Africa. Otedola last appeared on the Forbes Africa list in 2017 when he held a controlling stake in Forte Oil. Forbes in its list released yesterday said the fortunes of Africa’s wealthiest people rebounded slightly in the past 12 months, reversing the decline in their fortunes from a year ago. 1. Aliko Dangote – $13.9 billion 2. Johann Rupert & family – $10.1 billion 3. Nicky Oppenheimer & family – $9.4 billion 4. Nassef Sawiris – $8.7 billion 5. Mike Adenuga – $6.9 billion 6. Abdulsamad Rabiu – $5.9 billion 7. Naguib Sawiris -$3.8 billion 8. Mohammed Mansour – $3.2 billion 9. Roos Bekker – $2.7 billion 10. Patrice Motsepe – $2.7 billion 11. Issad Rebrab & family – $2.5 billion 12. Mohammed Dewji – $1.8 billion 13. Strive Masiyiwa – $1.8 billion 14. Aziz Akhannouch & family – $1.7 billion 15. Othman Benjelloun & family – $1.4 billion 16. Youseff Mansour – $1.3 billion 17. Yassen Mansour – $1.2 billion 18. Christoffel Wiese – $1.2 billion 19. Michiel Le Roux – $1.1 billion 20. Femi Otedola – $1.1 billion

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AFCON: Super Eagles Qualified For Round of 16

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria are up against indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations on Saturday. This was made known after   the Cameroonians rounded off the group stage with a  3-2 victory over the Gambia on Tuesday night. They finished group C with four points behind Senegal while Guinea who lost to Senegal also on Tuesday qualified for the knockout stages as  one of the best losers. Super Eagles qualified for the knockout stage after beating Guinea Bissau 1-0 on Monday. The gaint of Africa finished Group A with seven points behind  Equatorial Guinea.

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Late Ondo Governor: Family Releases Burial Date

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BY: Ajoke Ibrahim The former governor of Ondo state , Rotimi Akeredolu is to be buried on February 23, 2024. According to the burial arrangements released by Olowarotimi. O. Akeredolu, Jnr, Friday February 23, 2024 is funeral service at St’ Andrews Anglican church  Cathedral, Imola street, Owo , at 10 am, internment follows immediately at the burial site Owo. The late governor died on December, 27, 2023.

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Police Teargassed Plateau 16 Lawmakers

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BY  MUSA ABDUL In keeping to their promise, the 16 lawmakers of plateau state of assembly that were sacked by the court of appeal were on Monday teargased by the police  when they made attempt to fored themselves into the house for a plenary session. The lawmakers had arrived at the Rayfield old government house , Jos, along side their supporters to resume plenary when they were teargased. The police took over the government house and prevented the sacked lawmakers from going into the chambers of the house of assembly .

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Baptist High School Class of 1984 Celebrates 40th Anniversary In Grand Style

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By Igbotako Nowinta The beauty of yesteryears bursted into uncontrollable outpouring of nostalgic memories, as ex-students of Baptist High School, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Class of 1984 Set, held their 2024 Re-union party cum 40 years Anniversary. The event which took place from January 19th to 21th, 2024 at Barracuda Beach Resort & Water Pack Limited, Epe, Lagos, with the theme ‘Beauty of Yesteryears’ was attended by about 36 classmates from Nigeria, and across the world. Profound images transformed into sudden realities and old memories that cocooned within the walls of Baptist High School for more than 40 years turned magical and sparkled, as old classmates hugged each other endlessly and chatted animatedly. Interestingly, the Barracuda Beach Resort is built facing the massive Ibeji -Lekki river, where Baptist High School ’84 classmates simply had endless fun; ate varieties of both continental and African dishes; drank assorted wines and danced to old school music which blasted from loud speakers nearby. The high point of the 52 hours carnival like ceremony, was the Biennial General Meeting where the Executive Committee of the Baptist High School ’84 Association was dissolved following the program of the day. Interestingly, participants at the Biennial General Meeting unanimously nominated all members of the out-gone Executive Committee and returned them back to office for another two year tenure, saying ” There is no need changing a winning team”. Subsequently, the new Executive Members were sworn into office via administration of oath of allegiance which was moderated by the Association’s Legal Adviser, Barr. Irene Aigbe. The newly elected Executive Members of the Association are Etinosa Onaiwu: President (World wide),Benson Uwadiae: Vice- President (Nigeria),Juliet Odibo Mann Vice-President ( NorthAmerica),Henry Emodafe Vice- President ( Europe),Nowinta Igbotako: General Secretary,Godwin Okojie,  Assistant General Secretary Yaya Omosun : Public Relations Officer Veronica Uzamere : Financial Secretary while Dr. Irene Aigbe was elected as the legal adviser. Speaking at the epochal ceremony, President of the Baptist High School Class 1984 Association, Mr. Etinosa Onaiwu, thanked God profusely for the huge success of the 2024 Re- union activities, and appreciated fellow ex- classmates for moving out of their different comfort zones to make history with their presence.

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