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Dangote Loses N240 Billion In Five Hours Due To Coronavirus
12Mar By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Dangote Loses N240 Billion In Five Hours Due To Coronavirus

Africa’s richest Aliko Dangote suffered a huge loss due to coronavirus on Wednesday March 11, as he lost N240 billion in five hours. Dangote’s firms under the parent-company ‘Dangote Group’, suffered huge losses just after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared coronavirus a pandemic (spreading in multiple countries around the world at the same time). The Nation reported that Dangote Cement Plc which is Nigeria’s most capitalised quoted company and accounts for more than 20 per cent of the total market capitalisation, led the decline with the maximum daily allowable drop of 10 per cent or N17, which is equivalent to net depreciation of N289.68 billion. Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR) Plc and NASCON Allied Industries Plc lost N1.8 billion and N3.05 billion. Dangote Cement’s share ...
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“My Father Is A Master Chess Player In Politics And Not Your Mate” –Fatima Comments On Sanusi’s Dethronement
12Mar By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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“My Father Is A Master Chess Player In Politics And Not Your Mate” –Fatima Comments On Sanusi’s Dethronement

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s daughter, Fatima took to her Instastory to make a direct comment on the dethronement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano. Fatima described her father as a master chess player in politics with a Doctorate Degree in Public Administration. She further stated that the dethronement of Emir Sanusi is democracy, while pointing out that Kano indigenes got what they wanted and never rioted. Fatima wrote;
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The Emergency Landing of a Plane Carrying Manchester United Fans Bound for Austria
12Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Emergency Landing of a Plane Carrying Manchester United Fans Bound for Austria

During the transportation of Manchester United fans to the Europa league clash between LASK and Manchester United in Austria, the airplane they were traveling in was forced to make an emergency landing in Frankfurt due to an issue with its engine. Despite the match being played behind closed doors, supporters who had already purchased tickets still made the trip to Austria. However, following the emergency landing, they had to spend Tuesday night in Germany. The Europa League last-16 tie is scheduled to take place at the 21,000-capacity Linzer Stadium on Thursday, but no fans will be permitted to attend.                     Reports from Austria indicated that there were no injuries or casualties. Journalist Simon Peach, who was on board, described how passengers witnessed a...
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Comment from Fatima Ganduje on the dethronement of Sanusi
12Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Comment from Fatima Ganduje on the dethronement of Sanusi

The dethronement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano drew a direct comment from Fatima, the daughter of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.   Fatima portrayed her father as an astute player in political chess, holding a Doctorate Degree in Public Administration.   She stated that the dethronement of Emir Sanusi is a reflection of democracy, emphasizing that Kano indigenes peacefully achieved their desires without rioting.   Fatima expressed her views through her Instastory, saying:  
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Commentary on Sanusi’s dethronement by Governor Ganduje’s daughter, Fatima
12Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Commentary on Sanusi’s dethronement by Governor Ganduje’s daughter, Fatima

Fatima, the daughter of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, took to her Instastory to provide direct commentary on the dethronement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano.   Describing her father as a master chess player in politics with a Doctorate Degree in Public Administration, Fatima expressed her perspective on the situation.    She also remarked that the dethronement of Emir Sanusi signifies democracy, emphasizing that Kano indigenes achieved their desired outcome without resorting to riots.    Fatima conveyed her thoughts through the following statement:   
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Nigerian Breweries Plc Celebrates International Women’s Day, Advocates for Gender Balance
12Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerian Breweries Plc Celebrates International Women’s Day, Advocates for Gender Balance

Recognizing the social, economic, and political achievements of women, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, organized a symposium at its corporate headquarters on Monday, March 9, 2020, in celebration of International Women’s Day. The event was organized by the Women in Nigerian Breweries (WINB), a network of all female employees, aimed at protecting their interests and encouraging their personal and professional development. Additionally, the symposium featured the participation of wives of male employees who were specially invited, along with students from the University of Lagos, some of whom had attended a career mentorship program earlier. Under the theme ‘’Gender Balance is not a woman’s issue, it’s an economic issue’’, the symposium included a pane...
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NBA suspends its season after player tests positive for coronavirus
12Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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NBA suspends its season after player tests positive for coronavirus

The announcement that the National Basketball Association is suspending its season came after a player tested positive for coronavirus.    The NBA made the decision on Wednesday night following the abrupt postponement of the NBA game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder.   Despite the players from both teams being on the court at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City for warm-ups, they were called back to the locker rooms to be informed about a player who has been infected with coronavirus.   According to the NBA, the affected player was not in the arena and the test results were reported shortly before the game was set to begin.   "The NBA is suspending gameplay following the conclusion of tonight's schedule of games until further notice," stated the NBA. "The NBA...
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Ex-girlfriend of Floyd Mayweather found dead mysteriously
12Mar By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Ex-girlfriend of Floyd Mayweather found dead mysteriously

Ex-girlfriend of Floyd Mayweather Josie Harris, who had three children with the former champion boxer, has been found dead at her suburban Los Angeles home, authorities said Wednesday. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told KABC-TV that 40-year-old Josie Lynn Harris was the mother of three of Mayweather’s children. She was found dead in a vehicle in the driveway of her apparent home in Valencia north of Los Angeles on Tuesday evening. Sheriff’s deputies were investigating the death, which was first reported by TMZ, with the celebrity news website reporting foul play was not suspected. In 2010 Mayweather was accused of assaulting Harris and threatening two of their children during an argument. He admitted hitting Harris and twisting her arm, eventually pleading guilty to a r...
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President Trump Halts Flights from Europe to US (Excluding UK and Ireland) for 30 Days
12Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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President Trump Halts Flights from Europe to US (Excluding UK and Ireland) for 30 Days

President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of all flights from Europe to the U.S. except for the UK and Ireland for the next 30 days to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in America. The announcement was made as Trump addressed the nation on the coronavirus outbreak from the Oval Office in the White House on Wednesday night.    According to him, the policy will be effective from Friday at midnight.   We will be suspending all travel from Europe, except the United Kingdom, for the next 30 days. The policy goes into effect Friday at midnight. pic.twitter.com/Yeq1gVCIln — The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 12, 2020   "We have seen dramatically fewer cases of the virus in the United States than are now present in Europe," Trump said, adding that. "The European Unio...
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Daddy Freeze bids farewell to Cool FM after two decades
12Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Daddy Freeze bids farewell to Cool FM after two decades

After 20 years of dedicated service, Daddy Freeze is parting ways with Cool FM, the radio station where he made a significant impact.   The announcement was made from the studios of Cool FM by the renowned On-Air Personality.   Joining the radio station just 3 years after its inception, Daddy Freeze went on to become the longest-serving member of the Cool FM family.   However, he confirmed that his departure from Cool FM does not mark the end of his radio career, as he is set to embark on a new journey with a different radio station.   In a message, he shared:    I’m leaving Coolfm... Hi guys, after 20 years on @coolfmlagos the time has come to say good bye. - Would miss you all... BIG announcement coming soon.
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