Global energy markets remain on edge as escalating conflict in the Middle East and renewed disruptions to key shipping routes continue to drive oil prices higher, with Brent crude hovering around the $100-per-barrel mark after briefly surpassing the milestone this week. The latest surge has been fueled by growing concerns over the security of vital…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun selling petrol and other refined petroleum products in U.S. dollars, marking a major shift in Nigeria’s downstream oil market following the breakdown of the Federal Government’s naira-for-crude arrangement. Under the new pricing template, the refinery fixed the ex-depot price of petrol at $0.779 per liter, with diesel priced at…
Seven-time Wimbledon Open champion Serena Williams has gleefully accepted a wildcard invitation to the competition nearly four years after her last singles match at the 2022 US Open. The American tennis star will also partner her sister – Venus – in the doubles events. The sisters won a record-equalling six doubles titles at SW19. The…
Debutants Heartland Queens and Ikorodu City gave their very best but eventually fell to the firepower of the old guard as El-Kanemi Warriors and Nasarawa Amazons lifted the men’s and women’s trophies of this year’s President Federation Cup competition in Asaba on Saturday. Following a scoreless first half, the Queens, who sent packing more illustrious…
Jay-Z kicked off his three-night Yankee Stadium residency in spectacular fashion by bringing out Beyoncé and their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, for surprise performances during the opening night of his anniversary concert series. The show celebrated the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z’s landmark debut album. Beyoncé thrilled the sold-out crowd by joining her husband…
United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his “decisive leadership” in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, signaling a notable improvement in relations between Washington and Abuja after months of security cooperation. The commendation was contained in an official letter dated July 6, which was released by the Nigerian…
Barcelona have been hit by worrying news in preseason after Roony Bardghji suffered a potentially serious knee injury in training. The 20-year-old reportedly went down without contact and was in significant pain, with further medical examinations needed before the club can determine the extent of the damage. The biggest concern is Bardghji’s history. The Sweden…
US prosecutor Erin West and cybersecurity researcher Paul Raffile have travelled to Nigeria to investigate sextortion networks accused of targeting American teenagers, following the digital trail from a fake teenage profile to suspected scammers near Lagos. Their investigation, released in a documentary on July 29, also explored the controversial “Yahoo Plus” ritual practices associated with…
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the absence of prolonged strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) since he assumed office, describing the development as an “answer to my prayers” and a relief for Nigerian families. Tinubu made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria at the…
Inter Milan are edging closer to signing Cristian Romero from Tottenham after making significant progress in talks with the Premier League club. Reports indicate the two sides have reached the framework of an agreement worth around €40 million, although the deal is not yet complete. The remaining hurdle is Romero’s personal terms. The Argentina international…
