Wema Bank Plc audited full year (FY) 2025 results show 116 percent growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to N221.85billion as against the N102.51billion recorded in FY 2024. Wema Bank has met regulatory requirements for Commercial Bank with National Authorisation. The bank will pay dividend per share of N1.25 for the year ended December 31, read more Wema…
Pipeline vandals in the Niger Delta have upgraded their operations, deploying surveillance cameras and advanced weaponry to evade security agencies. Warrendi Enisuoh, Tantita Security Service executive director of operations and technical services, disclosed these developments on Wednesday. Speaking at a parliamentary roundtable on pipeline security organised by the joint House and Senate committees on petroleum, read more Vandals…
Dozens of protesters stormed the National Assembly on Wednesday, as lawmakers ramped up discussions on crude oil theft and pipeline protection in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta. Operating under the Coalition of Civil Society for Economic Protection, the demonstrators marched to the legislative complex, chanting solidarity songs and holding placards with messages such as “Oil Thieves read more Protesters…
Paris Saint-Germain produced a commanding display to defeat Liverpool FC 2-0 in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash, with Mohamed Salah left as an unused substitute throughout the encounter. Goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on either side of halftime secured a deserved victory for the French champions at the Parc des Princes, putting them firmly in…
Atlético Madrid took a major step toward the UEFA Champions League semi-finals with a disciplined 2-0 away victory over FC Barcelona in their quarter-final first-leg encounter at the Camp Nou. Nigeria international Ademola Lookman featured for 60 minutes and delivered an energetic performance during the game playing a key role in Atletico’s attacking transitions and defensive structure. Barcelona started…
Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football, is set to visit Morocco on Thursday as part of ongoing efforts to reinforce unity within African football. The visit follows his recent trip to Senegal, where Dr Motsepe engaged key stakeholders in the wake of tensions sparked by a recent CAF Appeal Committee ruling. His continued diplomatic approach highlights…
The Ghana Football Association has narrowed its search for a new head coach of the Black Stars to a three-man shortlist following the departure of Otto Addo, with just over two months remaining before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The final candidates include Paulo Bento, Carlos Queiroz, and Fernando Santos—three vastly experienced tacticians with notable World Cup pedigree. Bento…
The African soccer scene is in an uproar following persistent rumors of Aliou Cisse’s abrupt departure as head coach of the Libyan national team. According to several sources close to the matter, the Senegalese coach reportedly resigned with immediate effect, marking a sudden break in the Knights of the Mediterranean’s athletic program. This premature departure raises many questions about…
Habib Beye, who was named coach of Marseille on February 18, was the victim of a burglary at his home on Tuesday evening. According to reports from La Dépêche du Midi confirmed by BFM Marseille, thieves broke into Habib Beyes villa in Fuveau (Bouches-du-Rhône) on Tuesday evening while the OM coach was away. According to preliminary findings from the…
Group D stands out as one of the tournament’s headline pools, bringing together continental heavyweights Senegal and Ghana alongside South Africa and Algeria. With pedigree, rivalry, and quality in abundance, this group promises high-stakes football from the opening whistle. Senegal, widely regarded as one of Africa’s strongest youth systems in recent years, will look to continue their dominance with…
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