Seplat Energy Plc has announced an extension of its agreement to acquire Mobil Producing Nigeria Inc. The acquisition is pending the resolution of legal proceedings and receipt of regulatory approvals. Despite the delay, Seplat Energy remains committed to completing the acquisition. The agreement has been revised so that in the event the transaction closes, Exxon…
In the ongoing trial of Lucy Letby, a former nurse, new details have emerged regarding her case. The prosecution has accused Letby of providing contradicting statements and questioned her credibility. However, Letby maintains her innocence in the face of these allegations. One particular point of contention is Letby’s claim about observing blood in Child E’s…
A shocking verdict was reached on Tuesday as a prominent migrants’ rights activist, Bakhrom Khamroyev, who had collaborated with Russia’s oldest human rights organization, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. The charges of terrorism stemmed from his Facebook posts, sending shockwaves through the human rights community. Khamroyev, aged 59, was apprehended on February 24,…
In a bold statement at an international forum, Georgia’s Prime Minister, Irakli Garbashvili, emphasized that imposing sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war would have dire consequences for his country’s economy. Despite facing international criticism, Garbashvili staunchly defended Georgia’s reluctance to take action against its formidable neighbor, which seized approximately 20% of Georgian territory in…
Former British prime minister, Sir Tony Blair, yesterday pledged his readiness to support the incoming administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to succeed in office as the next president of Nigeria. Blair gave the commitment when he visited the president-elect at the Defence House, Abuja. He said the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change which he…
Child labour remains a pressing issue that plagues West African leaders as they strive to find effective solutions to this detrimental practice, which robs young individuals of their rights to education, dignity, and equal opportunities. In the face of resource constraints, regional leaders are now collaborating with international organizations to raise awareness and mobilize funds…
Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace, and Dignity has declared the week of May 22nd to May 28th, 2023, as African Liberation Week, a momentous Pan-African mobilization event marking the 60th anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU). With the launch of the #BorderlessAfrica campaign during the…
The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Court) reaffirms its staunch opposition to unconstitutional changes of government in the region as it prepares for the highly anticipated 2023 international conference. The conference, scheduled to commence on May 22nd, 2023 in Banjul, The Gambia, aims to address the pressing issue…
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure( NASENI) and Home Resources and Products(HRP) Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Global Technical Partnership to boost productivity in varied areas. According to a statement issued yesterday by the chief information officer of the agency, Chinyere Obiora Ekwuazi, the partnership is in the nareas…
Discover the harrowing story of Mohamed Osman, an accountant forced to take up arms for the first time in his life to protect his community amidst the intensifying conflict in Sudan. As racial tensions rise between Arabs and other groups in the volatile Darfur region, Osman’s neighborhood in El Geneina has become a target for…
