Tunisian court rejects provisional release of opposition figure on health grounds
The appeal trial of a prominent Tunisian lawyer jailed on anti-terror charges started on Thursday, after the judge rejected the defence's demand for his provisional release on health grounds.
Africa: ‘Africa to Attract $50bn in Oil and Gas Investment’
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has stated that Africa is projected to attract between $48 billion and $50bn in the oil and gas sector in 2026.
Cyclone Gezani: At least 36 killed, hundreds injured in Madagascar
A cyclone packing violent winds has killed at least 35 people and caused devastation in Madagascar's second-largest city, the Indian Ocean island's disaster authority said Thursday, releasing an updated toll.
Ukrainian athlete drops out of of Winter Olympics over banned helmet
Vladyslav Heraskevych was not allowed to compete Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to use a helmet other than the one that honors more than 20 of his country's athletes and coaches killed in the war with Russia
Thomas Partey charged with new rape counts in UK case
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is facing fresh criminal charges in the UK, after prosecutors added two further counts of rape linked to a new complainant.
Young woman becomes first-ever drum master of a Brazilian samba school
Laisa Lima will lead Arranco's parade when they take part in the annual inter-school competition on the weekend.
World Cup ticket prices surge on FIFA re-sale site
The ticket prices for the upcoming FIFA World Cup have skyrocketed on the resale platforms, a few months ahead of the competition's commencement in July.
WHO urges US to share Covid origins findings
The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged Washington to share any intelligence it may be withholding on the Covid-19 pandemic's origins, despite the United States quitting the WHO
The Morocco-Spain-Portugal Business Forum on the 2030 FIFA World Cup opens
The Morocco-Spain-Portugal Business Forum on the 2030 FIFA World Cup opened on Tuesday in Salé, bringing together business leaders from the three countries to discuss joint opportunities, best practices, and sustainable investments related to the tournament.
Nigeria: 2025FY – Four Oil & Gas Coys Post 17.5 Percent Revenue Decline On Cost of Sales
[This Day] On the back of huge finance cost, cost of sales Totalenergies Marketing Nigeria and three other Oil & Gas companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded revenue loss in their 2025 financial year.