Ronaldo kept quiet as DR Congo hold Portugal to 1-1 draw
Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo played in a record-equalling sixth World Cup.
Nigeria can raise oil output to 1.9m bpd — NUPRC
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has expressed confidence that Nigeria can increase crude oil production to 1.9 million barrels per day (bpd), following recent gains that pushed output to a peak of 1.86 million bpd in May. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this on Wednesday during […]
Mother of Cape Verde’s Vozinha gets US visa to attend next World Cup match
The mother of Cape Verde’s breakout star goalkeeper, Vozinha, has successfully been granted a visa to enter the United States.
Rule of Law must prevail over political desperation, SAN tells FG
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Musibau Adetunmbi, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the rule of law over political considerations, warning that desperation for power could weaken democratic institutions and governance. Adetunmbi, who is lead counsel to the Accord Party, made the call on Wednesday during an interview […]
Hezbollah chief hails Iran’s ‘great victory’ after deal with US
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Wednesday that an understanding reached between Tehran and Washington to end the regional war was a “great victory”, and urged Lebanon to seize the moment to expel Israeli forces.
Marketers retain high petrol prices despite Dangote Refinery reduction
Fuel marketers across Abuja on Wednesday continued to sell Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, at old prices more than 24 hours after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a reduction in its ex-depot price.
