Ukraine on Thursday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, sparking fires in and around the capital, hitting a major oil refinery and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport, officials said. At least 17 people were wounded in the strikes, which also set a shopping centre and apartment building ablaze, according to […]
A delegation of the federal government has visited the site of the ongoing construction of a $400m rare earth processing plant under construction in the Uke community of Nasarawa state to assess the level of compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The facility aimed to add 12,000 tonnes per annum to the company’s existing capacity, […]
England made a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign as Harry Kane’s first-half double set them on the way to a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Texas on Wednesday. Jude Bellingham, immediately after half-time, and substitute Marcus Rashford with five minutes to go ensured a winning start for Thomas Tuchel’s side after Croatia […]
The United States has released the official text of a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding reached with Iran, outlining a framework for ending hostilities and paving the way for a broader peace agreement. The document, titled the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran,” was made public […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has begun steps to strengthen data protection rules for Nigeria’s hospitality and telecommunications sectors. The move is part of broader efforts to develop sector-specific privacy frameworks tailored to industries handling large volumes of personal data. The initiative was presented yesterday in Abuja at a stakeholder engagement on data protection […]
The federal government on Wednesday flatly rejected reports that it was planning to introduce new taxes on telecommunications services or petroleum products, describing the claims as factually incorrect and a misrepresentation of recommendations contained in a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on Nigeria’s economy. In a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance, […]
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from signing the party’s anti-defection oath, even as the requirement remains mandatory for all other candidates seeking elective offices on its platform. The anti-defection policy, introduced by the party leadership, compels candidates to sign indemnity forms […]
Ghana on Thursday held a landmark global conference seeking to translate growing political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments towards justice. The United Nations in March adopted a landmark resolution that recognised that the transatlantic slave trade was “the gravest crime against humanity”. Since the adoption of the resolution in March, the campaign for […]
Sandro Tonali favours Tottenham over Manchester City, and with no issues on personal terms, attention has now turned to discussions with Newcastle over the fee that could cost less than expected. Newcastle are begrudgingly open to selling Tonali this summer ahead of a painful rebuild up at St. James’ Park. The Italy international, 26, is […]
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has admitted he is happy at Galatasaray but stopped short of ruling out a move elsewhere amid continuing transfer speculation. The striker enjoyed another productive campaign with the Turkish champions, scoring 22 goals and providing eight assists in 33 appearances across all competitions. His performances have attracted interest from several of […]
