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PM Burnham vows ‘new path’ for Britain
Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised greater public control over essential services Tuesday as he vowed to reverse decades of privatisation during an emotional first speech to his Labour party’s annual
NNPC posts N7.2trn profit despite revenue decline
Remits N22.3trn to government, supplies 278.2m barrels to refineries By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) recorded a profit after tax of N7.2 trillion in
Makinde appeals for rescue of over 40 Borno children still in captivity after 137 days
By Adeola Badru Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appealed for intensified efforts to rescue more than 40 schoolchildren abducted in Borno State on the same day pupils and teachers
UEFA distributes €31.5m to clubs for Nations League players
By Adegboyega Adeleye UEFA will distribute approximately €31.5 million to clubs that released players for the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League, the European football governing body announced on Tuesday. The distribution,
Nigeria XI vs Guinea Bissau: Awoniyi, Lookman, Adams lead Super Eagles attack
Taiwo Awoniyi, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams will lead Nigeria’s attack as the Super Eagles take on Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture on Tuesday. Stanley
US to allow flights between Iraq holy city and Iran
The United States has granted Iraqi Airways, the national carrier, a sanctions waiver allowing it to fly to Iran, Iraq’s transport ministry said on Tuesday. Efforts by Prime Minister Ali
Breaking: NNPC’s Profit Up 33% to N7.2tn as Revenue Hits N34.5tn
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) on Tuesday afternoon released its 2025 Audited Financial Statement (AFS), reporting a 33 per cent surge in Profit After
UK decides against charging foreign visitors for museums
The UK government said on Tuesday that national museums would remain free for foreign visitors, after previously floating the idea of charging tourists an entry fee to buoy the cash-strapped
Obidient Movement queries INEC’s proposed deployment of AI for 2027 elections
Obidient Movement has questioned the proposed deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the 2027 elections by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The movement, in a statement issued by its Worldwide
Injured Mbappé, Konaté, Valverde expected to be available for El Clásico — Reports
By Adegboyega Adeleye Kylian Mbappé, Ibrahima Konaté and Federico Valverde are expected to recover from their respective injuries and be available for Real Madrid’s El Clásico against Barcelona on October
