Politics

"Former Arsenal Legend Opens Up on Painful Separation From His Children"

Former Emmanuel Eboué has shared an emotional account of the deep pain he endures due to years of separation from his children.

Timberwolves take 2-1 NBA playoff lead over Nuggets, Hawks down Knicks

Elsewhere, Toronto Raptors beat Cleveland Cavaliers, snapping a 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cavs.

Saros is pure action nirvana

The alien world of Saros feels like it has been touched by King Midas. The sky is golden after another impossibly frequent solar eclipse; rocks, specifically those of the precious resource Lucenite, radiate a shimmering amber. Even the body of our gruff hero Arjun Devraj (played by Rahul Kohli) is liable to turn deep, opulent yellow as he ventures further into the wilds of Carcosa. Should he die (a regular occurrence), the game cuts to stranger, more cryptic images, one of which is a double bed covered in gold silk sheets. It's a fittingly blingy aesthetic for this time when gaming has scarcely been a more gilded activity (seriously, have … Read the full story at The Verge.

Laboratory workers seek better wages, enhanced water quality checks

Laboratory workers in Oyo State are calling for better wages to curb brain drain and decry poor sachet water regulation leading to public health risks. Read More: https://punchng.com/laboratory-workers-seek-better-wages-enhanced-water-quality-checks/

Elias Abua Ojie, 11 Others To Be Elevated to Court of Appeal

By Our Reporter Elias Abua Ojie, a Cross River-born jurist, has been recommended among 12 other judges for elevation to the Court of Appeal, in a move seen as both a national judicial development and a boost for representation from the state. The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) put forward the names as priority candidates...

Sancho decides next club to join when he leaves Man Utd this summer

England international, Jadon Sancho, has informed Borussia Dortmund that he is ready to rejoin the Bundesliga club once he leaves Manchester United as a free agent this summer. Sancho had joined the Red Devils from Dortmund back in 2021 for £73 million, but he failed to excel at Old Trafford. The 26-year-old has spent this […] Sancho decides next club to join when he leaves Man Utd this summer

Waterland Raises €4 Billion for Latest Private Equity Fund

European private equity firm Waterland has raised €4 billion ($4.7 billion) for its new flagship fund, signaling an uptick in demand for European mid-market funds.

Ugep-Born First CP, Ofem, Gets Chieftaincy Title

By Nsan Ndoma-Neji The first Ugep Urban-born Commissioner of Police, CP Ofem Ikpi Arikpo, from Cross River State, has been honoured with a chieftancy title by his community and also charged to serve the nation with honour and be a good ambassador of the Yakurr nation. Charging the CP to make the Yakurr nation proud...

Funders Commit $1.3 Billion to Zambia Critical-Minerals Railway

The Africa Finance Corp. and the African Development Bank committed $500 million each to a railway that will connect Zambia’s copper mines to global markets through the Angolan port of Lobito.

Sterling, Partners Drive Nationwide Cleanup Movement

In a bold move to strengthen environmental protection across Nigeria, Sterling Bank, in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation,

Stock Futures Fall and Pound Steadies as Iran Talks Stall

Volkswagen's Cisek on China Business

Volkswagen is accelerating its China strategy by deepening partnerships with local technology and electric vehicle makers, including Xpeng, as it faces intensifying competition and a prolonged price war. The company is pushing greater localisation across manufacturing, R&D and product development to shorten vehicle cycles and cut costs. The strategy comes as China’s auto market shifts toward replacement buyers and faster innovation, putting pressure on foreign carmakers to adapt quickly. Robert Cisek, Passenger Cars Brand China CEO at Volkswagen, spoke with Stephen Engle on Insight with Haslinda Amin from the Beijing Auto Show. (Source: Bloomberg)