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Fresh concerns have emerged over the proposed sale of a 40 per cent stake in the Amukpe–Escravos Pipeline, with calls on the Federal Government to halt the process. This comes amid growing concerns over the asset’s valuation and the possible impact on investor confidence in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. A public affairs analyst, Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, called for the immediate suspension of processes relating to the proposed sale of the 40 per cent stake in the Amukpe–Escravos Pipeline, warning that proceeding with the transaction under the current terms would amount to a giveaway of a strategic national asset. The…
The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday, as the toll continued to rise. There are now 82 confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths in the DRC, with almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, the WHO said. The outbreak, which experts suspect was circulating under the radar for some time, was caused by the less common Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments. The WHO is prioritising certain existing treatments to see how effective…
FIFA has announced that the FIFA World Cup 2026 will become the first edition of the tournament to feature sign language interpretation broadcasts for every match, as part of a broader push to improve accessibility for fans with disabilities. According to a post obtained from its website on Friday, the governing body says the initiative is designed to ensure that all supporters can fully experience matches, whether in stadiums or watching remotely. “FIFA is dedicated to making sure that all fans, including those with disabilities and their families and friends, have an excellent experience at this year’s FIFA World Cup,”…
Google’s AI Overviews are running into an interesting problem right now. Earlier on Friday, if you searched for the term “disregard,” the AI Overview section would include a response like what you’d see from a more traditional AI chatbot instead of the typical AI summary, as spotted on X. As you can see in the image at the top of this story, I got an AI Overview response that said, “Got it. If you need anything else or have a new question later, just let me know!”As of Friday afternoon, however, Google isn’t showing an AI Overview for the term…
Key points:Bitcoin has dipped below $77,000, signaling that the bears are poised to seize control.Altcoins are a mixed bag, with some attempting to push through the overhead resistance while others struggle to hold on to the support.Bitcoin (BTC) has dipped below $77,000, indicating that the bears are attempting to seize control. Glassnode said the true market mean at $78,300 has historically acted as a dividing line between bear and bull market regimes. If the price breaks sharply below the level, it suggests that the recent rally may have been a “local top within the ongoing bear market.”Institutional investors seem to…
Prince William is grateful for his wife Princess Kate Middleton’s continued recovery after her cancer battle. “She’s an amazing mum, an amazing wife and, literally, our family couldn’t cope without her,” William, 43, said on the Friday, May 22, broadcast of the U.K.’s Heart Radio. “She’s been absolutely stunning, brilliant.” Kate, 44, was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in 2024. After taking a step back from her royal duties, the Princess of Wales underwent a preventative form of chemotherapy as treatment. Kate announced last year that she was in remission. “I wanted to take the opportunity to say…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will not comment on the Federal High Court judgement that voided parts of its revised timetable for the 2027 general elections until it receives and studies the ruling. INEC spokesperson, Mohammed Haruna, told PREMIUM TIMES on Friday that officials of the commission have only read about the judgement in the media, but have not received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment. Mr Haruna said the commission would study it upon receipt and take a position. “We all read about the judgement yesterday and are yet to receive the Certified…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the business premises of Ochacho Real Estate and TI’Bilon Construction and Facility Management Company in Abuja over alleged non-compliance with regulatory directives and consumer complaints. The enforcement action, carried out on Thursday, followed what the commission described as the persistent refusal of both companies to comply with earlier compliance notices issued over unresolved housing delivery obligations. FCCPC seals Ochacho Real Estate, TI’Bilon Construction offices over alleged non-compliance According to the FCCPC, the notices directed the developers to hand over housing units to customers who had fully paid for their properties…
The world reset in 1945, or so it thought. The Second World War which had taken about ninety million lives, had come to an end. Humanity erupted in joy. To many of the colonised, it was a war for human freedom. But they were mistaken. The European powers that had ignited the war were the same powers that colonised most of humanity. As the world celebrated the end of a bestial war, these same European countries decided to reimpose or extend their colonial rule. But there was resistance. The most significant in 1945 was by the Vietnamese. The French which…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Osun Sector Command, has revealed that a total of five hundred and fifty-five personnel will be deployed across the state during the Eid-el-Kabir festival. The Osun Sector Commander, Corps Commander Sunday Tayo Adebayo, made this known in a statement issued by the Sector Public Education Officer, Agnes Ogungbemi, on Friday in Osogbo. Adebayo also revealed that a total of three ambulances, two roadside clinics, one tow truck, and fifteen patrol vehicles would be deployed throughout the state. Adebayo, who said the operation was in line with the FRSC headquarters’ directive to carry out Sallah…
