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July 20, 2023

Van Aert withdraws from Tour for birth of child

By 234Radio in Uncategorised

Wout van Aert of Jumbo-Visma has left the Tour de France to go back to his wife’s house where she will soon offer delivery.

He also played a significant role in Jonas Vingegaard’s success, who, after taking the lead for more than seven hours, is aiming for his second consecutive Tour victory.

Van Aert stated,” We have decided that my area is now at home after consulting with the group.”

When my wife said she needed me, I always assumed I would return back. The moment has arrived.

Van Aert, who has won nine Tour stages during his career, was favourite to win the second stage but finished second after Frenchman Victor Lafay produced a brilliantly timed attack with 900m to go.

And he came second on stage 15, which also saw a spectator taking a selfie cause a crash involving 20 riders.

January 30, 2023

UBA Appoints Abiola Bawuah As First Female CEO For Africa Operations

The Board of Directors of the United Bank for Africa Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, today announced the appointment of Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UBA Africa. Bawuah will also join the Group Board as an Executive Director, overseeing the Group’s operations across the African continent, outside Nigeria. UBA operates in 19 African countries beyond Nigeria, in addition to global operations in New York, London, Paris and the UAE.

July 18, 2020

A file photo of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Photo: Channels TV/ Sodiq Adelakun.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to work together for the party’s success in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State.

In a statement on Saturday by his media aide, Paul Ibe, he called on the leaders and members to put their personal differences aside and cooperate with the PDP Campaign Council under the leadership of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.

Atiku, who is the party’s candidate in the 2019 general elections, also commended the appointments of Governor Wike and Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, as the chairman and deputy chairman of the campaign council.

He said, “The PDP couldn’t have made a better choice because Governor Wike is an outstanding and dedicated party man who has consistently worked for the success of our party.”

“Wike is eminently qualified for this important assignment, especially at these critical times when the country is desperately looking for a change from the present state of despair in the land.

“Because of Wike’s impressive track record, I have no doubt in my mind that he has what it takes to lead the re-energised, rejuvenated, repositioned, and re-engineered PDP to victory in Edo State,” the former vice president added.

He, therefore, urged the PDP stakeholders to be solidly united in the task by supporting Governor Wike in the effort to return Edo State to the path of what he described as greater development.

According to Atiku, PDP is the only party with the broadest national appeal and the capacity to save Nigeria’s unity.

March 2, 2020

India death toll rises after worst violence in decades

By 234Radio in News

Days after India experienced its worst violence in decades – the death toll is still rising.

At least 47 people lost their lives and more than 350 were injured during riots over a new citizenship bill seen as discriminatory towards Muslims.

Police are now being accused of enabling mobs and preventing wounded Muslims from getting help.

Al Jazeera’s Tony Birtley reports from New Delhi.

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