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NPFL Match Day 28 recap: Akwa United stumbles, Enyimba and Shooting Stars secure wins

On a bustling Wednesday in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), host team Akwa United faced a stunning setback as they fell 0-1 to visitors Doma United FC of Gombe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Despite controlling much of the game, Akwa United’s overconfidence proved costly as Emmanuel Jesam’s lone goal in the Read More…

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Liberia’s President George Weah concedes election defeat to Opposition Joseph Boakai

Following a closely contested election, Liberia’s President George Weah gracefully conceded defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai. Weah’s acknowledgement of defeat marks the end of a presidency shadowed by corruption allegations, ensuring a seamless transition of power in the once-turbulent African nation. Boakai, a 78-year-old former vice president who previously lost to Weah in the Read More…

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Oil prices rise as optimism over economy outweighs fuel demand concerns

Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as optimism that government stimulus will buoy global economic growth and oil demand trumped concerns that renewed COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns globally could cool fuel consumption. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $52.52 a barrel, up 16 cents, or 0.3%. There was no settlement on Monday as U.S. markets were Read More…