Iran’s police force has dismissed the commander of a city in the northern province of Gilan following the death of a detainee, according to state media reports on Saturday. The detainee, 36-year-old Mohammad Mir Mousavi, was arrested on July 22 after being involved in a fight in Lahijan, police stated through the official news agency…
By Ayomide otitoju UNICEF has announced an emergency tender to procure mpox vaccines, responding to the escalating outbreak that has been declared a public health emergency by both the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The move aims to secure vaccines for the most affected regions,…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai took to his official X handle over the weekend to express his views on what he described as ‘envy’ within Nigeria’s political class. His comments came in the wake of allegations of corruption and misappropriation of government funds during his eight-year tenure as governor. The Kaduna State House of…
Chelsea are set to embark on their first-ever UEFA Conference League campaign, with away trips to German Bundesliga side Heidenheim and Greek club Panathinaikos among the highlights of the league phase, following the draw held on Friday in Monaco. After finishing sixth in last season’s Premier League, Chelsea find themselves in Europe’s third-tier competition for…
Manchester United will travel to face Turkish giants Fenerbahce, now coached by former United manager José Mourinho, as part of their eight matches in the league phase of the revamped Europa League. The draw for this new-look competition took place in Monaco on Friday. United, who won the Europa League under Mourinho’s guidance in 2017,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc, in collaboration with ImpactHER, has successfully concluded another round of free digital and artificial intelligence skills training aimed at empowering businesswomen across Nigeria. The five-day training, organized by ImpactHER, saw 1,276 women entrepreneurs equipped with essential digital and AI skills to enhance their business operations. Highlighting the significance of…
Sterling Bank Limited has emerged as a standout winner at the fourth Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Service Ambassadors Award Ceremony and Dinner, held recently in Lagos. The bank claimed victories in three major categories: “DMB with the Highest Impact on Youth,” “DMB with the Highest Impact on Women MSMEs,” and the prestigious “DBN Platinum…
Innovation, persistence, and regular assessment are crucial for building businesses that stand the test of time, according to experts who spoke at the United Bank for Africa’s (UBA) quarterly Business Series on Thursday. The event, part of UBA’s 75th-anniversary celebrations, was held at the bank’s headquarters in Lagos and aimed at enhancing the sustainability of…
Napoli’s Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, will remain with the Serie A club after last-minute negotiations with Premier League giants Chelsea fell through before the summer transfer window closed. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that talks between Napoli and Chelsea collapsed late in the process, leaving Osimhen’s future in limbo. Romano shared the details on…
