August 19, 2025

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Football Sports

Liverpool Offer £69m Plus Add‑Ons to Land Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitiké

Liverpool have tabled an initial bid worth £69 million—equivalent to about €80 million—for Eintracht Frankfurt’s 23‑year‑old French striker Hugo Ekitiké, with potential add-ons that could lift the package closer to €90 million (approximately £78 million) Talks between the Merseyside club and Eintracht are said to be constructive, as the German side considers the offer while finalising bonus structures Ekitiké

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General Policy update

FG to Enforce Vehicle Load, Height Limits on Bridges Nationwide

The Federal Government has announced plans to commence strict enforcement of vehicular load and clearance height regulations on bridges across Nigeria as part of efforts to safeguard national infrastructure and enhance road safety. This directive, which was disclosed by the Federal Ministry of Works on Tuesday, aims to curb the growing incidents of bridge deterioration

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Business World

U.S. Imports Nigerian Crude Worth $1.34 Billion in Five Months Despite Tariff Pressures

Despite prevailing global trade tensions and residual tariff policies from the Trump administration era, the United States imported Nigerian crude oil valued at $1.34 billion within the first five months of 2025. This data, released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), highlights Nigeria’s continued relevance in America’s energy supply chain, even amid shifting geopolitical

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Business

Dangote Refinery Moves to Boost Daily Output Capacity to 700,000 Barrels

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, situated in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos State, is currently undergoing strategic upgrades aimed at raising its crude oil refining capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to an impressive 700,000 barrels daily. This move comes as part of the company’s broader ambition to solidify Nigeria’s position as a leading

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World

Israel Opens Groundbreaking Negotiations with Hamas on Ceasefire, Paving Way to End Gaza Conflict

In a development without precedent, Israeli officials have reportedly entered direct discussions with Hamas over a potential ceasefire and a comprehensive agreement to halt the ongoing war in Gaza. These indirect talks, facilitated through mediators from Qatar, Egypt and the United States, mark a significant shift in diplomatic engagement between the two sides According to

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World

Tsunami Fears Grip Russian Far East After Strong 7.4-Magnitude Quake Rocks Kamchatka – Authorities on High Alert

A tsunami alert was raised on Sunday, July 20, 2025, after a powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.4 rocked the Pacific seabed off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmedKTVU FOX 2 San Francisco The tremor struck at a depth of about 20 kilometres, roughly 144 km east of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky, a regional hub with some 180,000

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Entry Visa General

U.S. Imposes New Visa Integrity Fee for International Travellers

The United States government has announced the introduction of a new visa integrity fee for international travellers, as part of efforts to enhance its immigration enforcement system and maintain the credibility of its visa programmes. The new policy, which was unveiled by U.S. immigration authorities on Thursday, July 17, 2025, will apply specifically to certain

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World

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Alwaleed bin Khaled Dies After 20 Years in Coma

Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince,’ has passed away after spending nearly 20 years in a coma following a tragic road accident. The news of his death was confirmed on Sunday, July 14, 2025, by his father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, via a heartfelt social media post. Prince

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Education

Education District II Officials Monitor Exams, Probe Alleged Land Encroachment

The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary (TG/PS) of Education District II, Mrs. Anike Adekanye, has led a team of top officials on a comprehensive monitoring exercise to ensure the smooth conduct of ongoing examinations in public secondary schools under the district, while also inspecting a case of alleged land encroachment affecting one of the institutions. The exercise, carried

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Business

Tanker Drivers Raise Concerns as Dangote, Marketers Seal Deal to Deploy 4,000 CNG Trucks

A wave of anxiety has swept through the ranks of petroleum tanker drivers following the announcement of a major distribution agreement involving Dangote Group and leading marketers for the rollout of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks across Nigeria. The strategic partnership, which aims to revolutionize fuel distribution and reduce reliance on diesel-powered trucks, is

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