Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his brilliance once again, scoring twice in Al Nassr’s 3-1 triumph over Qatari side Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League. The Portuguese icon opened the scoring with a sensational effort, putting an Al-Gharafa defender down before calmly slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. Brazilian talent Ângelo Gabriel, aged 19, doubled Al Nassr’s lead in the 58th minute. A precise through ball from Otávio set the youngster free, allowing him to dribble past the goalkeeper and find the back of the net with ease. Ronaldo secured his brace just six minutes later, taking his tally to an astounding...
Julen Lopetegui Eases Pressure as West Ham Secure a Crucial Win at Newcastle
West Ham United earned their fourth Premier League victory of the season with a commanding 2-0 win over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. The Hammers took an early lead in the 10th minute when Tomáš Souček headed home a well-delivered set piece from Emerson Palmieri. New signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka sealed the win with a composed finish in the 53rd minute, giving West Ham a vital three points. Under-pressure West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance. Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, he said:“We are happy. I think we played well, with a clear...
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE – PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES REVIVAL OF PORT HARCOURT REFINERY AND DIRECTS NNPC LIMITED TO PROMPTLY REACTIVATE WARRI AND KADUNA REFINERIES
President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024. The President acknowledges the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of all our refineries and expresses gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for its confidence in financing this critical project. Furthermore, President Tinubu commends the leadership of NNPC Limited’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, whose unwavering dedication and commitment were instrumental in overcoming challenges to...
PRESS RELEASE – NNPC Ltd Delivers Port Harcourt Refinery…As Plant Begins Truck-out of Products
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has fulfilled its pledge of re-streaming the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), signaling the commencement of crude oil processing from the plant and delivery of petroleum products into the market. On Tuesday, trucks began loading petroleum products which include Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) or diesel and Household Kerosene (HHK) or Kerosene, while other product slates will be dispatched as well. Speaking during a brief ceremony to mark the commencement of products loading at the Refinery on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the Group CEO, Mr. Mele Kyari described...
Video: Davido Discourages People Living In Diaspora From Going Back Home, Says Economy Is In Shambles And ‘We Do Not Have The Best Leaders.’
Davido Discourages People Living In Diaspora From Going Back Home, Says Economy Is In Shambles And ‘We Do Not Have The Best Leaders.’
UKRAINE SAYS RUSSIA LAUNCHED ‘RECORD’ 188 DRONES OVERNIGHT
Russia staged a record number of drone attacks overnight over Ukraine, damaging buildings and “critical infrastructure” in several regions, the air force said Tuesday.“During the night attack, the enemy launched a record number of Shahed strike unmanned aerial vehicles and unidentified drones,” the air force said, referring to Iranian-designed drones and putting the figure at 188. —AFP
HONG KONG COURT OF FINAL APPEAL BACKS HOUSING RIGHTS FOR LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.
Hong Kong’s court final court of Final Appeal on Tuesday upheld three earlier rulings that favoured granting public housing and inheritance rights to married same-sex couples, citing equality provisions in the city’s mini-constitution.The unanimous ruling by Hong Kong’s top Court is the latest legal victory for the city’s LGBTQ+ community since 2023.Judges Andrew Cheung, Robert Ribeiro, Joseph Fok, Johnson Lam and Frank Stock said in a written ruling they rejected the government’s arguments that same-sex and opposite sex couples were not comparable in terms of their rights to public housing.Chief Judge Cheung acknowledged the limited resources officials work with but...
Mexicans Massive Registration For Judges’ Election To Clean Up A “Rotten” Judiciary Serving The Interests Of The Political And Economic Elite.
More than 34,000 people have registered as candidates for 881 posts in elections next year that will make Mexico the first country to choose all its judges, at every level, by popular vote, data released on Monday showed.The move has sparked street protests and diplomatic tensions, and prompted eight of the country’s 11 Supreme Court justices — including its president — to rule themselves out of consideration for the first election round next year.Critics fear that elected judges could be swayed by politics and be vulnerable to pressure from drug cartels, which use bribery and intimidation to influence officials.President Claudia Sheinbaum...