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Lafarge Afric Boosts Operations With 155 Trucks

Lafarge Africa  Boost Operations With 155 Trucks By Adigun Omodele & Akinola Ajibade  Lafarge Africa, a leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting customer growth  and Operational Excellence by allocating 155 trucks to its drivers. The aim is to encourage its logistics capabilities in the industry. This initiative underscores Lafarge Africa’s dedication to empowering customers and fostering long-term partnerships built on mutual growth and success. Speaking at the event, Lafarge's Commercial Director, Mr Babatunde Onimowo described the initiative as transformative for the company and its customers. Onimowo who was represented by the Firm's Head of Sales Babatunde Odufote said the  scheme is transformative for the organisation and its customers.  “Today marks a transformative moment in Lafarge Africa's unwavering commitment to its  customers' success. These trucks are more than just vehicles...
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Benzema emerges winner of Ballon d' Or


Benzema

Favour Ajibade

France International and Real Madrid Superstar, Karim Benzema, has won the Ballon d’Or for 2022. He was awarded the prestigious prize for the best male player in the world after helping Carlo Ancelloti’s side to a memorable La Liga and Champions League double.

The Laliga Pichichi winner for 2022 amassed a whopping 44 goals in a stellar season which saw him scoop the prize from fellow contenders such as Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Mohammed Salah.

This year’s event took place on Monday night at the elegant Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris with pomp and pageantry. 

In attendance were the crème de la crème of the footballing society; from Christano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandoski, Alexia Putellas, Son and Kane of Tottenham Hotspur among others.

With this victory, the Real Madrid marksman becomes the 66th winner of football’s most coveted individual prize honour, also making him the eighth player from football’s most decorated club to win the Ballon d’Or.

He follows Luka Modric, Christiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo Delima, and Zinedine Yazid Zidane to win the prize.

Pundits had earlier tipped him to land his first Ballon d’Or ahead of the likes of Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Mohammed Salah.

Meanwhile, the winner of the women’s version of the Ballon d’Or went to the Spaniard, Alexia Putellas. She is the first woman to win the award twice.

 

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