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Ebi wishes Falcons luck in Paris

The Punch 

Former Super Falcons captain, Onome Ebi, has expressed her support for the women’s national team as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympics, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Taking to her Facebook account, Ebi, 41, shared the team’s call-up sheet and sent her best wishes to the squad. “Good luck, Super Falcons,” she captioned the post

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IMG appoints Aminu Ado chairman

The Punch 

Industrial and Medical Gases Nigeria Plc has appointed Aminu Ado as its substantive chairman. The appointment was disclosed in a corporate filing with the Nigerian Exchange Limited stating that the decision was taken at its board meeting held on June 27. Ado was confirmed as the substantive Chairman after acting in this capacity since July

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Conoil revenue jumps by 53%

The Punch 

The revenue of Conoil Plc for the 2023 financial year has appreciated by 53 per cent to N201.4 billion from N131.4 billion in the previous year. This is as it also recorded a profit after tax of N9.87bn for the 2023 financial year, higher than the N4.96bn reported in 2022. This was disclosed in its

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Coronation Insurance records N4.45bn profit

The Punch 

Coronation Insurance Plc has reported a profit after tax of N4.45bn for the first quarter of 2024, this represents a rebound from the N1.10bn loss in the first quarter of 2023. This was disclosed in its financial results filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited. Key contributors to this positive outcome include an increase in net

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$1.5bn oil sector divestment deals completed – FG

The Punch 

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, announced the completion of the divestment deals between Nigeria Agip Oil Company and Oando Plc, as well as that of Equinor and Project Odinmim, which jointly worth about $1.5bn. It also announced that as at June 2024, the country’s functional oil rigs increased to 34, adding that a total of

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Behold, Falcons Paris Olympics 18-woman army

The Punch 

Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum, unveiled his 28-woman squad, including star players Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie, while veteran stars Francisca Ordega and Onome Evi were dropped in controversial circumstances. PUNCH Sports Extra’s ABIODUN ADEWALE and PETER AKINBO x-ray the mix of seasoned and promising talents

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Arsenal snub Osimhen amid fee slash, target Gyokeres

The Punch 

Arsenal have reportedly chosen to abandon a move for Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, despite Napoli reducing their asking price for the 25-year-old, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Gunners had previously been linked with a big-money swoop for the Nigeria international but they have now moved onto alternatives. According to Corriere dello Sport via Football Italia,

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Finidi thrilled to open ‘new chapter’ at Rivers

The Punch 

Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George says he is looking forward to making an impact in his hometown of Port Harcourt and his boyhood club, Rivers United, after being announced as the club’s new coach on Wednesday. He was announced as the head coach of the 2022 NPFL champions on a two-year deal with a

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Eagles know 2025 AFCON qualifiers foes today

The Punch 

Nigeria’s opponents in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will be unveiled on Thursday (today) at the draw ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa, The PUNCH  reports. The 2025 AFCON will be played from December 21 to January 18 following the decision of CAF to adjust the schedule of the tournament

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NOVA Bank commences operations as national commercial bank

The Punch 

NOVA Bank has officially commenced operations as a National Commercial Bank, as the bank opened its first commercial banking branch in the Victoria Island area of Lagos. The bank, formerly known as NOVA Merchant Bank, had received the Central Bank of Nigeria’s approval of its final licence. In a statement made available to The PUNCH

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Paris Olympics: Falcons depart for Spain camp today

The Punch 

According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the Super Falcons will leave the country for a two-week camp in Seville, Spain ahead of their participation at the women’s football event of the Paris 2024 Olympics, The PUNCH reports. The Games will be held from July 26 to August 11 and Nigeria are returning to the women’s

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Bob Menendez’s lawyers bring in family as they argue his trial defense - The Washington Post

Sports - Google News (us) 

  1. Bob Menendez’s lawyers bring in family as they argue his trial defense  The Washington Post
  2. Sen. Bob Menendez’s defense rests without him taking the stand at his corruption trial  CNN
  3. Defense for Bob Menendez rests without New Jersey senator testifying  The Associated Press
  4. Wife’s Ex-Boyfriend and Fear of Poverty at Center of Menendez’s Defense  The New York Times

Tech tools farmers can use to improve productivity

The Punch 

Insecurity and rising operational costs have posed challenges to the country. In this article, DANIEL ADAJI explores how agricultural firms can increase productivity with technology Smart technology in agriculture refers to the use of advanced sensors, drones, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and data analytics to enhance various aspects of farming operations. These technologies

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Ficino School Appoints New Development Director

Scoop 

As part of their plan to grow and engage their community, Ficino School, a Private Primary School in Mount Eden, has recently appointed Tim Kay as their Development Director.

Perishers - 4th July 2024

«Mirror» (mirror.co.uk) 

Perishers originally ran from 1959 to 2006. The strip is still so popular today that we decided to reprint the best of the strips by Maurice Dodd and Dennis Collins