Written by Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor announced Monday that he was withdrawing his candidacy for the country’s presidential election, but added that his “commitment to Ireland does not end here”. Nicknamed “The Notorious”, McGregor is a leading figure in the anti-immigration movement in Ireland and was hosted by US President Donald Trump … Continue reading “MMA Star McGregor Drops Out Of Ireland’s Presidential Race”
DNA found at the scene of the murder of US conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has been matched to suspect Tyler Robinson, FBI director Kash Patel said Monday. Robinson, 22, was arrested Thursday after a 33-hour manhunt and is expected to be formally charged in the murder later this week. Authorities said the suspect used a … Continue reading “Charlie Kirk’s Murder Suspect Linked To Crime Scene Through DNA — FBI”
Dangote Refinery’s newly acquired Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks, on Monday, began loading petroleum products at the facility for direct supply to filling stations nationwide. Our correspondent at the launch of the first batch of the trucks reported that the trucks have begun taking turns at the gantry to load products. The … Continue reading “[UPDATED] Dangote’s CNG Trucks Begin Product Loading At Refinery”
Dangote Refinery’s newly acquired Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks, on Monday, began loading petroleum products at the facility for direct supply to filling stations nationwide. Our correspondent at the launch of the first batch of the trucks reported that the trucks have begun taking turns at the gantry to load products. The Refinery … Continue reading “Dangote’s CNG Trucks Begin Product Loading At Refinery”
I share Wole Soyinka’s outrage: the roar of a celebrated writer and Nobel Prize winner whose accolades travel ahead of him wherever he goes. A man who has taught in some of the world’s best universities, and who once destroyed his US Green Card when he felt that country had blundered into irrelevance. … Continue reading “Wole Soyinka and the Ridwan Akinfenwa phenomenon – By Sonala Olumhense”
In the hallowed chamber of Nigeria’s Senate, where laws should be shaped in reason and justice, an ugly spectacle is unfolding. It is not the debate of ideas, not the clash of principles, not the contest of visions for a troubled nation. No, what Nigerians are being subjected to is the grotesque theater of impunity, … Continue reading “Editorial: Akpabio’s War on Natasha and the Senate of Shame”
Focus: A Precarious Gamble – TotalEnergies, Zebbra Energy and Nigeria’s fragile Oil Licensing Regime
When, on September 1, 2025, the French oil major TotalEnergies inked a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for two offshore blocks – designated PPL 2000 and PPL 2001 – in partnership with Nigeria’s South Atlantic Petroleum (Sapetro), the ceremony was presented with the pomp of inevitability. Smiles were exchanged, signatures affixed, and speeches delivered about Nigeria’s … Continue reading “Focus: A Precarious Gamble – TotalEnergies, Zebbra Energy and Nigeria’s fragile Oil Licensing Regime”
Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have begun an indefinite strike over what they described as the authorities’ failure to address their demands. In a statement signed by the President of the association in the FCT, George Ebong, it said the decision was reached after its emergency general meeting held on Sunday. … Continue reading “FCT Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike”
Leaders from Arab and Muslim countries will gather in a show of unity in Doha on Monday, a week after Israel’s unprecedented strike on Hamas in Qatar prompted widespread anger. The joint Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation emergency summit seeks to pile pressure on Israel, which has been facing mounting calls to end … Continue reading “Arab, Muslim Leaders Hold Emergency Talks After Israel’s Attack In Qatar”
Nepal’s new interim prime minister unveiled her first ministers on Monday, as the Himalayan nation seeks to restore order after deadly youth-led anti-corruption protests that ousted the previous government. Under an outdoor awning and against the backdrop of the fire-damaged presidential office, President Ram Chandra Paudel gave the oath of office to three key ministers in … Continue reading “New Nepal Interim Ministers Sworn In After Protests”