The 1981 Cessna 550, registered to a company linked to former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, lifted off Thursday morning around 10:15 a.m. local time, flew about five miles, then turned back amid reports of a loud boom. Biffle, his wife, daughter, and son have died in a plane crash in North Carolina, according to YouTuber...
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Nigerian Artists Wizkid And Asake Appear On Instagram Podcast ‘Close Friends Only,’ Do Question And Answer Section
Asake: “What’s an interesting fact that fans don’t know about you?” Wizkid: “I see myself as boring.”
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Former U.S President Obama lists Nigerian artist Olamide’s song, ‘99’ as part of his 2025 favourite music.
Barack Obama: “As 2025 comes to a close, I’m continuing a tradition that I started during my time in the White House: sharing my annual lists of favorite books, movies, and music. “I hope you find something new to enjoy—and please send any recommendations for me to check out!”
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Aliko Dangote announced plans to list his $20 billion oil refinery on the stock market to enable widespread ownership.
The listing aims to allow every Nigerian to become a direct owner of the refinery, emphasizing its status as a legacy project. Dangote expressed that there would be no purchasing limits for shares, allowing investors significant participation in ownership. The refinery seeks to pay dividends in U.S. dollars to benefit both local and diaspora Nigerians.
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Russian Court Sentences British National to 13 Years for Fighting in Ukraine.
A Russia-controlled court in Ukraine’s Donetsk region has sentenced a British citizen to 13 years for fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine, Russia’s general prosecutor said on Thursday. The supreme court in Donetsk convicted Hayden Davies, who was taken prisoner in 2024, of participating as a mercenary in an armed conflict and sentenced him to...
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Newcastle Edge Fulham in Dramatic Carabao Cup Tie
Newcastle United booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals thanks to a stoppage-time winner against Fulham at St. James’ Park. Yoane Wissa put Newcastle ahead in the 10th minute, marking his first goal for the club. However, Fulham responded swiftly as Sasa Lukic equalised just six minutes later, setting up a tense contest. The...
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Oman Confers Its National Honour On Prime Minister Narendra Modi During His Visit
The award has been previously given to Queen Elizabeth, Queen Maxim, Emperor Akihito, Nelson Mandela, and King Abdullah of Jordan This is the 29th such global honour for the Indian prime minister
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