Iran vowed retaliation on Tuesday after Australia expelled its ambassador over allegations that Tehran orchestrated antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei dismissed the accusations as “absolutely rejected,” warning that “any inappropriate and unjustified action on a diplomatic level will have a reciprocal reaction.” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced…
By Ayomide otitoju Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bayo Ojulari, says Nigeria’s crude oil pipeline and terminal receipts have risen to nearly 100 per cent, following intensified security operations against crude theft and pipeline vandalism. Ojulari disclosed this on Monday at the 2025 African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has completed a move to French giants Paris Saint-Germain Féminines, signing a contract that runs until June 30, 2027. PSG confirmed the signing on Tuesday, describing the 25-year-old forward as a major addition to the squad. Ajibade will link up with fellow Nigerian international Jennifer Echegini in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The atmosphere at the Ondo State Specialist Hospital, Akure, was filled with relief and gratitude as the Glo Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Globacom, paid the delivery costs of 35 women and distributed essential baby items, including diapers and relief materials. The initiative, warmly received by the beneficiaries, forms part…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to fulfilling its Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funding obligations while highlighting the success of its flagship Project Zero Initiative, which has returned more than 32,400 out-of-school children to classrooms. The pledge was made at the closing ceremony of the 27th Quarterly Meeting of…
Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea on a contract running until 2030, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Tuesday. The 21-year-old England under-21 international joins for a reported fee of €25 million ($29 million) after spending the second half of last season on loan at Dortmund, where he featured 17…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday staged protests across the country to draw attention to what it described as the Federal Government’s persistent neglect of its long-standing demands. At the University of Jos, lecturers demonstrated before addressing journalists, where they rejected the recently introduced Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund…
Protesters demanding an end to the Gaza war and the release of hostages took to the streets across Israel on Tuesday, hours before a scheduled meeting of the country’s security cabinet. In Tel Aviv, demonstrators blocked major roads, waved Israeli flags, and displayed photographs of hostages still held in Gaza, AFP correspondents reported. Others gathered…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank Plc, in partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), has launched a tree-planting campaign in Rivers State to combat carbon emissions and promote sustainable environmental practices. The initiative was unveiled at Bodo City Girls Secondary School in Gokana Local Government Area, according to a statement from the bank. It marks…
