September 1, 2025
Rasmus Højlund joins Napoli on loan with obligation to buy
Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund has completed a move to Napoli on a season-long loan that includes an obligation to buy. United will receive a €6 million (£5.2m) loan fee this season, with Napoli set to pay a further €44m (£38m) next summer once conditions for the obligation are met. The structure of the deal […]
Offshore blocks: FG strikes $10m mega deal with TotalEnergies, Sapetro
In a landmark development for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has signed a $10 million Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with TotalEnergies and South Atlantic Petroleum (Sapetro) for two offshore blocks in the Niger Delta Basin. The agreement covers Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) 2000 and 2001, awarded […]
Levi’s warns of potential impact of anti-American sentiment on UK sales
Levi’s has issued a warning that rising anti-American sentiment in the UK, fueled by the Trump administration’s policies, could negatively impact its sales. The company, which distributes Levi’s and Dockers clothing brands, reported an 8.8% increase in sales to £96.8m and a 23% rise in pre-tax profits to £9.6m in its UK accounts. However, it […]
Oyo unveils bold PPP drive to transform iconic tourism sites
The Oyo State Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to reposition its tourism sector by inviting both local and international investors to develop and manage five of its most iconic tourism destinations under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. The move, according to officials, aligns with the administration’s Tourism Reset Agenda designed to harness untapped cultural […]
11 year old shot dead after playing doorbell prank- police
A heartbreaking incident in Houston, Texas, has left an 11-year-old boy dead after he was shot while playing a prank game of “ding-dong ditch” with friends. The boy was struck several times as he ran away from a house after ringing the doorbell, and a middle-aged man was later arrested and several weapons were recovered […]
Berlin police investigates punch on Irish protesters
Berlin police have launched an internal investigation after a video surfaced showing an officer punching an Irish pro-Palestinian activist, Kitty O’Brien, in the face twice during a rally. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, with Ireland’s foreign office expressing concern and urging German authorities to take the matter seriously. The video footage shows O’Brien being […]
Wike rules out 2027 presidential race, cites loyalty, integrity
Wike declares he won’t run for president in 2027, choosing loyalty to Tinubu and party unity over personal ambition and political expediency. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, has openly ruled out any presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 elections. Wike, who spoke during his […]
Afghanistan earthquake update: Death toll surpasses 800
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan has risen to more than 800, with at least 2,817 people injured, according to government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. The 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck just before midnight near the border with Pakistan, causing widespread destruction across several districts in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. Entire villages have […]
US-backed economic zone proposal attracts skepticism in Lebanon
The United States has proposed establishing an economic zone in southern Lebanon, aiming to incentivize the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah. US envoy Thomas Barrack floated the idea during a visit to Lebanon, suggesting it could help substitute Iranian influence and provide livelihoods for those paid by Iran to fight. However, analysts and locals have […]
FG unveils lucrative 16.54% yield on September savings bonds
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has opened subscriptions for its September 2025 FGN Savings Bonds, offering investors attractive annual yields of up to 16.541%. According to the circular released on Monday, the subscription window commenced immediately and will close on Friday, September 5, 2025, with settlement scheduled for […]