Lookman Joins Atlético Madrid: Nigerian Star Hails Fans’ Passion, Targets La Liga Impact
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has completed a high-profile move to Spanish giants Atlético Madrid from Italian side Atalanta, opening a new chapter in his career as he prepares for his first taste of La Liga. The 28-year-old winger signed his contract on Monday in the company of his representatives from ROOF Agency, who brokered the […]
NNPC: We Shut Refineries Over ‘Monumental Losses,’ Says Ojulari at Energy Summit
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has disclosed that the country’s state-owned refineries were shut down after internal reviews showed they were operating at “monumental losses” and destroying value for Nigeria. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Bashir Ojulari, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja during a Fireside Chat […]
Relying on Oil Is a Road Backwards for Nigeria, Adedeji Warns
Nigeria’s continued dependence on natural resources, especially crude oil, is holding the country back from achieving sustainable growth, according to economist and policy expert Adedeji, who says the global economy now rewards ideas and innovation more than raw materials. Speaking during a foreign policy briefing on African currency exchange services and development, Adedeji warned that […]
Lagos Country Club Unveils Bold 2026 Roadmap at Glamorous New Year Party
The Lagos Country Club (LCC) has kicked off the New Year in grand style, hosting a glittering New Year Party that combined elegance, tradition and a forward-looking vision for 2026. The event, which drew top figures from Nigeria’s social, business and professional circles, also served as the platform for unveiling the Club’s ambitious 2026 Developmental […]
Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson’s ‘lies’
The PM says the depth of the pair’s relationship was not known when he was appointed US ambassador.
Israeli intelligence chief’s brother charged with smuggling cigarettes into Gaza
Bezalel Zini, an Israeli military reservist on active duty, is accused of smuggling 14 cartons of cigarettes in exchange for $117,000.
Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough
The swap – the first since October – sees 157 Ukrainians and 160 Russians returned home.
Lebanon says Israel sprayed southern villages with concentrated herbicide
Israel declines to comment on the allegation its planes sprayed glyphosate over an area with extensive farmland.
55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian president also said a large number of people were “officially missing”, meaning the total death toll is thought to be much higher.
US and Iran agree to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday
The talks had appeared to be in jeopardy, with the two countries at odds over the location and parameters.
