Nigeria: Seplat Completes $1.2bn Exxonmobil Deal
[Daily Trust] Seplat Energy Plc has completed its acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited ("MPNU") from ExxonMobil.
China sentences former national football coach to 20 years in prison for bribery
Li Tie, who played as a midfielder for Everton in the English Premier League, was found guilty of a string of offences relating to giving and receiving bribes.
Millions affected by unprecedented flooding in Chad, says UNFPA
Since July 2024, catastrophic flooding in Chad has had a devastating effect on nearly two million individuals, marking the most severe disaster in recent history
UNESCO: Journalist deaths rise in conflict zones
UNESCO reports that at least 68 journalists and media workers have been killed in the line of duty so far in 2024, a UN spokesperson said.
Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte are bracing for Cyclone Chido
Comoros, a small archipelago, ordered schools to close as authorities expected Chido to hit the islands early Saturday.
Injured Mbappé to travel with Real Madrid to Qatar
Kylian Mbappé will miss one Spanish league game with a leg injury but Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hopes his striker will recover from in time to play the Intercontinental Cup final next week.
Nambian court grants opposition parties access to election data
The November presidential and parliamentary polls were marred by a shortage of ballot papers and technical challenges.
Turkey’s Erdogan offers to mediate between Sudan and the UAE
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone call with Sudan’s military leader on Friday and offered to mediate to resolve tensions with the United Arab Emirates, according to the Turkish leader’s office.
Salah contract ‘doesn’t worry me’ – Slot ahead of Fulham game
Mohamed Salah is close to finalizing a two-year contract extension with Liverpool, despite rumors of a potential transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
Ghana’s Kente cloth recognized as UNESCO cultural heritage
This global recognition under the 2003 Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage highlights the cultural and historical significance of the vibrant, handwoven textile.