PetroChina, a Chinese state-owned energy enterprise, finds itself entangled in payment complexities, resulting in a month-long delay in unloading a shipment of U.S. crude oil at the Dangote refinery in Nigeria. This delay, highlighted by reports from four trading sources and shipping data, underscores the hurdles confronting the $20 billion Dangote refinery, supported by Africa’s…
Despite Dana Air’s suspension of operations in July 2022, concerns raised by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) remain unaddressed, casting doubt on the airline’s commitment to safety. The regulatory body had indefinitely suspended Dana Air’s Air Transport Licence and Air Operator Certificate following a comprehensive financial and economic health assessment, citing the airline’s failure…
A peaceful pro-Palestine demonstration at the University of Texas (UT) escalated into chaos as authorities arrested 34 protestors, including a FOX 7 Austin photographer, sparking outrage and condemnation. The protest, which aimed to urge the university of Texas to divest from companies involved in weapons manufacturing linked to Israel, quickly turned violent when Texas Department…
In a shocking revelation, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Burkina Faso’s military of carrying out a massacre in two northern villages, resulting in the deaths of over 200 civilians, including numerous children and infants. The report, released on Thursday, unveils the brutality inflicted upon innocent villagers on February 25th in the communities of Nondin…
In a bid to foster transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s mining sector, the federal government has taken a decisive step to revoke 924 inactive mining licenses spanning exploration, mining, small-scale mining, and quarrying. The announcement was made by Mr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, during a press conference held on Wednesday, marking…
In a recent Fox News segment, hosts Charles Payne and Leslie Marshall engaged in a passionate debate, illuminating the persistent controversy surrounding former President Donald Trump’s dissemination of falsehoods. This confrontation not only highlighted the stark disparity in the treatment of Trump’s falsehoods compared to President Biden’s occasional misstatements but also showcased the network’s internal…
In a significant bipartisan move, the US Senate approved a comprehensive foreign aid package totaling $95 billion aimed at supporting Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The package, passed with a vote of 79-18, marks a pivotal moment in U.S. foreign policy, garnering support from both Democrats and Republicans after months of deliberation. Notably, the approval saw…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, along with four other aspirants, has taken the legal step to file an appeal against Governor Aiyedatiwa’s victory in the recent governorship primary. This move has stirred significant attention within the political landscape of the state, as it signals a potential dispute over the legitimacy of the primary results. The appeal, submitted…
The United States Senate has overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill that could result in the ban of popular social media app TikTok unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells it to a US-based entity within the next year. The bill, which passed with a resounding majority of 79 to 18, has been in the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its fight against financial malfeasance by arraigning Binance Holdings Ltd and its executive, Tigran Gambaryan, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges leveled against them, amounting to a staggering $34.4 million, span a spectrum of financial transgressions including tax evasion,…
