Dangote denies selling petrol to NNPC at ₦898 per litre, says it sold to the Nigeria’s state-run oil company in U.S. dollars, not naira, but fails to disclose its selling price
In recent weeks, the nation has suffered an acute fuel scarcity that led the few stations with fuel to sell at exorbitant prices above ₦1,000 per litre while black market…
Eight migrants die in Channel crossing attempt
The boat had set off from the Slack river that flows into the sea between the towns of Wimereux and Ambleteuse. AFP Eight migrants died on Sunday when their overcrowded…
Two passenger trains collide in Egypt; three dead, 49 injured
Agency Report At least three people, including two children, were killed and 49 others injured when two passenger trains collided in Zagazig, northeast of Cairo, Egypt, the country’s health ministry…
Nigerian activist Sowore released after Lagos airport detention by authorities
Two weeks ago, a DSS memo ordering the arrest of Sowore upon his arrival in Nigeria got leaked. Olayomi Koiki Lagos – Nigerian human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has released…
Ronaldo primed to add Asian club crown to long list of accolades
The 39-year-old Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner and multiple European Champions League winner, recently scored the 900th goal of his career when he netted for Portugal. AFP Cristiano Ronaldo…
Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk
Associated Press A billionaire spacewalker returned to Earth with his crew on Sunday, ending a five-day trip that lifted them higher than anyone has traveled since NASA’s moonwalkers. SpaceX’s capsule…
Three rescued as building – housing varsity students collapses in Nigeria’s Edo State
Bella Ifasola BENIN CITY, Nigeria – No fewer than three students of University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria were rescued from a collapsed storey building at Ekosodin neighbouring community, the…
Five killed, 3 injured as truck, commercial bus collide in Nigeria’s Oyo State
The two vehicles involved have been towed by the police. Matthew Onocheta OYO, Nigeria – No fewer than five people were killed and three others injured in a road accident…
Hotel owner stabbed to death by assassin in Nigeria’s Ogun State
The attack occurred at his hotel, located at No. 4 Isale Oro Street, Abule Ekun, near Giwa, Oke Aro, Ogun State. By: Olayomi Koiki Ogun-Nigeria: In a shocking incident, Mr.…
Nottingham Forest beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time since February 1969
AFP Liverpool’s perfect start under Arne Slot came to a stunning end as Nottingham Forest won 1-0 at Anfield on Saturday, while Erling Haaland’s double sent Manchester City three points…