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22 Nov
Spain's secretary of state for energy will replace Teresa Ribera as ecological transition minister following her appointment to a powerful European Commission post, a government source said Friday. Sara Aagesen, a 48-year-old trained chemical engineer specialising in environment, became an adviser to Ribera in 2018 before being appointed secretary of state in 2020. A graduate…
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The entire issued share capital of Flour Mills of Nigeria has been removed from the Daily Official List of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
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Three Nigerian nationals detained in Saudi Arabia for suspected drug trafficking have been released after spending 10 months in detention. The trio—Hadiza Abba, Fatima Umate Malah, and Fatima Kannai Gamboi—were arrested on March 5, 2024, at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this development in a statement…
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Tottenham announced Sunday they have signed Czech under-21 international goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague in a deal worth about £12.5 million ($15.5 million). Spurs have been without first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario since he fractured his ankle during a 4-0 win over Manchester City in November and he is set to be sidelined until the…
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday it would be "difficult" to be Vinicius Junior after the player was sent off against Valencia. The Brazilian winger pushed goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the back of the neck amid a spat between the two players and was dismissed. Vinicius was mocked by Valencia fans at their Mestalla…
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At least eight civilians have been killed in central Mali, several sources said on Sunday, accusing the Malian army and Russia's Wagner group for the latest attack in the troubled west African country. The country is embroiled in a political, security and economic crisis, and has since 2012 been ravaged by different groups affiliated to…
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Liverpool's Premier League clash with rivals Manchester United at Anfield will go ahead on Sunday despite heavy snowfall in England's north
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation Hadin Kai, has dealt a decisive blow to Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists following their early Saturday attack on troops at Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a security news outlet, that the terrorists, who launched the brazen assault…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faithful that he is not prepared to go against the law
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Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on his 62nd birthday, praising him as a visionary leader dedicated to public service. In a statement he signed, Professor Gwarzo expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting the opportunity to witness this significant milestone.…