The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has firmly denied recent reports alleging that it is selling employment slots to the public. In a statement released on Saturday by the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, the public, especially job seekers, were urged to disregard these rumors. Soneye emphasized that there is no…
In a weekend set to intensify the battle for the White House, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are making crucial campaign stops in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state, as new polling data shows Harris gaining significant momentum ahead of the Democratic National Convention. Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in…
A total of ₦1.3 trillion has been allocated to the federal, state, and local governments for July 2024, according to the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). The revenue distribution was announced during the FAAC meeting held in Abuja in August 2024. The communiqué from FAAC revealed that out of the ₦1.358 trillion total distributable revenue,…
Despite a fifth-place finish in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund achieved record revenue of €509.1 million (£442 million) for the last season, marking the highest turnover in the club’s history. The 24 percent increase from the previous year was driven by an unexpected run to the Champions League final, where Dortmund lost 2-0 to Real Madrid,…
Renowned Professor of History and African Studies Toyin Falola has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for failing to address the core issues that led to the #EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria in early August. Falola, a professor at the University of Texas, made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Inside Sources with Laolu Akande…
A violent altercation erupted in Turkey’s parliament on Friday during a debate over the fate of jailed opposition figure Can Atalay, who was controversially stripped of his parliamentary immunity earlier this year. The conflict followed a recent decision by the constitutional court, which overturned parliament’s move to expel Atalay from his seat. Atalay, a lawyer…
Burundi released journalist Floriane Irangabiye on Friday after she was sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly “undermining the integrity of the national territory.” Irangabiye, 36, was arrested in August 2022 while visiting family and sentenced in January 2023, drawing international condemnation. “I am very happy to be reunited with my family,” Irangabiye told…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised the effectiveness of the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and their 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) during the commissioning of a new housing project in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA on Tuesday. Sanwo-Olu emphasized his commitment to supporting council chairmen to foster more development. The governor inaugurated…
Manchester City will be without their key midfielder Rodri for the start of their Premier League title defence, as manager Pep Guardiola confirmed on Friday that the Spain international has been ruled out of Sunday’s opener against Chelsea. Rodri, 28, only recently returned to training after being forced off at half-time during Spain’s 2-1 victory…
