Nigeria’s state oil giant, NNPC, reported a remarkable 28% increase in its annual net profit, reaching a total of 3.297 trillion naira ($2.14 billion) for the year. The company also declared a dividend of 2.1 trillion naira, marking a significant financial milestone despite ongoing challenges in the operational and economic landscape. “Despite the inherent challenges Read More…
A bomb blast that rocked Tel Aviv on Sunday night, with Hamas swiftly claiming responsibility, has cast a long shadow over the already fragile ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, which the United States, Egypt, and Qatar have mediated. The timing of the attack is particularly critical. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had just Read More…
Emergent BioSolutions has announced a significant donation of 50,000 doses of its ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected countries, including Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, in response to the ongoing mpox outbreak. The donation, revealed on Monday, aims to curb the rapid spread of the virus, which Read More…
Leicester City’s veteran striker Jamie Vardy salvaged a point for the newly-promoted side in their Premier League opener, holding Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium on Monday. Despite dominating much of the match, Spurs were left to rue missed opportunities that could have secured them all three points. Tottenham’s early Read More…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a stern warning to motorists contributing to traffic congestion at filling stations across the state. This follows a notable resurgence in fuel queues, which has led to significant disruptions on Lagos roads. In a statement released on Sunday and signed by LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Read More…
The Nigerian Army confirmed on Sunday the successful elimination of Abu Rijab, a notorious Boko Haram commander, along with other terrorist fighters, during a decisive offensive operation in Borno State. The operation, which took place in Bula Daloye within the Bama Local Government Area, marks a significant victory in the ongoing battle against insurgency in Read More…
In a historic announcement on Sunday, the Asaba traditional council, Asagba-in-Council, declared Prof. Epiphany Azinge (SAN), a prominent legal scholar, as the 14th Asagba (King) of Asaba. The appointment of Prof. Azinge, who holds the esteemed traditional title of Okilolo of Asaba, marks a new chapter in the leadership of the Delta State capital. Chief Read More…
In the wake of a horrific crime that has shocked the nation, some Indian junior doctors continued their strike on Sunday, demanding swift justice for a colleague who was raped and murdered in Kolkata. Despite a major doctors’ association officially ending its strike, the demand for action has only intensified, with street protests erupting across Read More…
Sudan’s government has announced plans to send a delegation to Cairo for discussions with U.S. and Egyptian officials on Monday, leaving the question of its participation in crucial peace talks unresolved. The talks aim to end the 16-month war that has ravaged the country since April 2023. “Our presence in Cairo is to discuss the Read More…
Erling Haaland marked his 100th appearance for Manchester City in style, netting his 91st goal to help the champions secure a spirited 2-0 victory over Chelsea as they launched their Premier League title defence on Sunday. “Three points, a perfect start,” Haaland told Sky Sports after the match. The Norwegian striker, fed by Bernardo Silva, Read More…
