Nigeria: No Plan to Protest – Petroleum Tanker Drivers/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (PTD-NUPENG) has said it has no plans to embark on strike in support of the planned August 1 nationwide protest by some Nigerian youths.
Nigeria: African Refinery Sector Sees Resurgence With New Capacities/in /by
[Vanguard] After a period of stagnation, Africa's refinery sector is showing signs of resurgence, driven by significant capacity expansions in Nigeria, Ghana, and Angola.
Britain drops challenge to ICC arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister/in /by
Downing Street has confirmed the government would not submit a challenge to the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction to issue an arrest warrant.
Paris Olympics: Fanzone celebrates African cultures and athletes/in /by
The Stade Robert Cesar has been transformed into an African village. Stalls shine an light on dozen of countries from the continent including the DRC, Cote d'Ivoire and Morocco. The Africa station will host shows, exhibitions, and meetings with athletes throughout the Olympics.
Kenya: Jepchirchir looks to defend Olympic marathon title/in /by
Peres Jepchirchir is aiming to become the first woman in history to defend the Olympic Marathon title after recovering from injury last fall to storm into Kenya’s team for Paris 2024 Summer Games.
Kenyan Kipchoge ready to make history at Paris Olympics/in /by
The two-time champion hopes to become the first man to win three Olympic marathon gold medals.
US polls: Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris/in /by
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats.
95 Libyan nationals arrested in South Africa/in /by
National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said in a post on the social media site X that the Libyans stated they had entered the country on study visas to train as security guards, but police investigations suggest they have received military training.
Nigeria: Let Dangote Refinery Breathe/in /by
[Leadership] Over the years, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, has garnered both admirers and detractors on a large scale. Regardless of opinions about him, he is among the select few using their entrepreneurial intellect, relentless attitudes, and substantial resources to make a positive impact on the Nigerian economy. Individuals like him come around, as Azu would say, only once in a century. To such visionaries, the nation owes it to itself to support.
Olympic flagbearer Gauff ‘nervous’ of meeting LeBron/in /by
Reigning US Open champion Coco Gauff will be competing in her first ever Olympics when she takes to the courts at Roland Garros in Paris during the Olympic Games.