Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has announced that all United States troops stationed in Iraq will complete their withdrawal by the end of September, marking the end of a prolonged American military presence that has spanned more than two decades. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the prime minister’s visit to the White House,…
Popular Nigerian social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been honoured with the traditional chieftaincy title of Atayese of Yorubaland by the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I. The title was conferred during a ceremony held on Wednesday at the monarch’s palace in Iwo, Osun State, where…
Android smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is reportedly preparing to end its operations in the United States and Europe as part of a broader restructuring effort by its parent company, Oppo, according to a report by Bloomberg. The move comes at a challenging time for the global smartphone industry, which is grappling with rising production costs, weakening…
The German Football Association (DFB) has declined to sign a letter supporting Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA President, signaling growing tension between one of Europe’s most influential football federations and the world governing body. The decision comes ahead of FIFA’s presidential election, scheduled to take place during the FIFA Congress in Rabat,…
Argentina have booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after staging a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal. In a contest filled with intensity, passion, and high-quality football, England looked on course for a famous victory before Argentina produced two late goals to turn the match around…
Global fintech company Stripe and private equity giant Advent International have reportedly submitted a joint offer to acquire PayPal Holdings Inc. in a deal valued at more than $53 billion, according to a Reuters report. Sources familiar with the negotiations said the two firms offered $60.50 per share for the digital payments company, representing a…
Nigerian airline ValueJet is preparing to enter a new phase of growth with the planned addition of its first Boeing 737 aircraft, a strategic move aimed at increasing passenger capacity, expanding regional connectivity, and strengthening its presence across Africa. In a statement released on Tuesday, the airline described the arrival of the Boeing aircraft as…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has affirmed that the country’s gold reserves stored at Fort Knox remain fully accounted for, stating that the United States currently holds more than $1 trillion worth of gold based on prevailing market prices. Bessent made the remarks during an interview with Fox News, where he discussed the history of…
Independent petroleum marketers and energy industry stakeholders have strongly opposed the decision by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to introduce United States dollar-denominated pricing for petroleum products, warning that the policy could increase pressure on Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, fuel price volatility, and the broader economy. The controversy follows the refinery’s announcement that transactions involving Premium…
Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has revealed that he never spent the massive salary he earned during his seven-year career in China, choosing instead to save every penny while relying on match bonuses to cover his family’s expenses. The former Brazilian international made the surprising disclosure while reflecting on his financial discipline during his…
