Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the current season, bringing an end to a decade-long spell at the club that has seen him win every major trophy available. In an open letter to fans via his social media on Friday, the Belgian midfielder confirmed that these…
South Africa called Friday for the reform and reinforcement of the World Trade Organization after US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs, saying all nations need to abide by the rules of global trade. The tariffs, including 31 percent on US imports from South Africa, “will significantly disrupt trade across the board”, Trade Minister Parks…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly informed Juventus directors that he aims to play in the Premier League next season, making him unwilling to join the Italian giants. JuveFC reports that Juventus were handed a transfer blow during their latest meeting with Osimhen’s camp as the Galatasaray loanee is focused on securing a move to England…
The World Bank has approved three financing operations totalling $1.08bn to support education, nutrition, and economic resilience in Nigeria. According to a statement on the bank’s website on Wednesday, the concessional loans are aimed at improving the quality of education, building household and community resilience, and enhancing nutrition for underserved groups. The statement read, “The…
The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists has lauded President Tinubu for the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company board appointment, noting that the appointment is a bold step towards repositioning the oil and gas industry for greater efficiency, transparency, and profitability. In a statement signed by NAPE president, Johnbosco Uche made available on Wednesday, the association…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti denied in court that he intentionally committed tax fraud on the opening day of his trial for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office. This is the latest in a string of such cases targeting sports figures in the country. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of four…
La Liga said on Wednesday that Barcelona did not have the financial capacity to register players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor and still lack it, ahead of a decision by Spain’s sports council (CSD) over the duo’s eligibility to play. In January, Barcelona announced a deal had been reached to sell VIP boxes at the…
A lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade federal constituency of Osun State in the House of Representatives, Oluwole Oke, has apologied to ex-governor Gboyega Oyetola over a petition written to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission by one of his constituents. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Oke faulted the Osun State Government’s petition to the anti-graft agency. The…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday removed Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as his replacement, effective April 2, 2025. The President also dissolved the company’s board, including its chairman, Pius Akinyelure, and reconstituted an 11-member board. The announcement was made in…
Former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull drew chuckles Tuesday as he impersonated Donald Trump, urging the nation’s political leaders to contest a general election next month to “stand up” to the US president. Turnbull, who was Australian prime minister when Trump first took office in 2017, briefly adopted a nasal American accent as he mimicked…
