In a move set to strengthen bilateral cooperation in West Africa, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria have signed an agreement for the construction of the Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline Project. A joint regional pipeline development, the project will transport gas from Nigeria to Equatorial Guinea. Under the terms of the deal, gas will be processed at Equatorial Guinea’s LNG processing facilities at Punta Europa on Bioko Island – owned by the state-owned EG LNG – signaling new opportunities for energy security on the back of bilateral collaboration. The deal, signed by Presidents Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
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Nigerian music veteran Timaya has returned triumphantly with his ninth studio album, Gladiator. The album marks an important milestone in his illustrious career, celebrating 18 years between the new offering and debut album.With over two decades in the industry, Timaya has consistently delivered hits whenever they are needed. Gladiator attests to his ability to stay relevant in an ever-evolving music business.The 13-track album boasts a stellar lineup of features, including collaborations with Olamide, Phyno, Tiwa Savage, Alpha P, Eugy, and more. This diverse range of artists adds depth to the project.Gladiator, more than an album, is a declaration of Timaya’s…
In a shocking move, ESPN is shaking up its football coverage weeks before the season starts.On Thursday, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported ESPN has fired analyst Robert Griffin III and “NFL Countdown” host Samantha Ponder. Sources told Marchand the move was made for budgetary reasons, as both personalities made more than seven figures annually.Griffin was an analyst for “Monday Night Countdown” before being replaced by former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce this offseason. He also called college football games with play-by-play man Bob Wischusen and appeared on other ESPN shows. Marchand noted Griffin’s stock with the network had dipped. The 2011…
Moscow evacuates more residents from the border region as Ukraine pushes on with its daring incursion into Russian territory.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said his country’s forces have taken full control of the strategic Russian town of Sudzha in the Kursk region in their incursion into Russian territory. Zelenskyy also said on Thursday that a military commander’s office is being set up in the town, which had a prewar population of around 5,000 people. Sudzha holds a measuring station for Russian natural gas that flows through Ukrainian pipelines to Europe. Russia did not immediately respond to Zelenskyy’s statement, but its…
What to KnowThe popular ANCHOR property tax relief program will officially kick off Aug. 19, when the Treasury Department’s Tax Division will begin mailing letters to about 1.5 million New Jerseyans to confirm their automatic eligibility for this season’s benefitThe program gives renters a one-time payment from $450 to $700 and homeowners a payment from $1,000 to $1,750All payments will be issued on a rolling basis beginning in November If you are a New Jersey resident, you want to pay extra attention to your mail starting Monday. That’s when the popular ANCHOR property tax relief program officially kicks off. The…
The Zimbabwean authorities must immediately release human rights defenders who have been arbitrarily detained for over two weeks and drop charges against them, independent human rights experts* said today. Woman human rights defender Namatai Kwekweza, teacher and labour rights defender Robson Chere, the Secretary-General of Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), along with local councilor for Harare Ward 5, Samuel Gwenzi, were forcibly removed from a departing flight at Harare Airport on 31 July 2024. Unidentified men escorted the three to a high security zone within the airport and held them incommunicado for eight hours. During this time, the…
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has set another astonishing record in the history of the game as he continues to dominate the sport in 2024. Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most iconic footballers in history, has achieved yet another record, reinforcing his status as one of the sport’s greatest legends by scoring in 23 of his 24 professional seasons.Ronaldo’s professional journey began in the 2002-03 season at Sporting CP in Lisbon, Portugal, where he made his debut at 17. His first match in the Primeira Liga showcased his remarkable dribbling skills, quick reflexes, and goal-scoring talent, which soon made him a…
Veteran wing Joe Harris has decided to retire, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The 33rd overall pick of the 2014 draft, Harris spent his first season-plus in Cleveland, which traded him to Orlando when he sustained a season-ending foot injury in 2015-16. The Magic released him, and he wound up signing with Brooklyn as a free agent in July 2016.Harris had by far the most productive run of his career with the Nets, emerging as a reliable rotation player and one of the best outside shooters in the NBA.Over a three-season span from 2018-21, Harris averaged 14.1 points, 3.9…
The English Premier League season returns on Friday when Manchester United host Fulham at Old Trafford. Who: Manchester United vs Fulham What: English Premier League opening game Where: Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom When: 8pm local time (19:00 GMT) on Friday, August 15 How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will have all the build-up and full text commentary of the game Manchester United kick off the new English Premier League season with the visit of Fulham on Friday but there are just as many questions surrounding the club as there were when the last campaign ended. Those areas of doubt…
Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in the middle of the grass at a popular Hoboken Park Thursday. Prosecutors confirmed only in a late morning post on X that they, in conjunction with police, were investigating the circumstances surrounding the death in Maxwell Place Park. They confirmed that the body was male. The cause and manner of death, as well as identity, are pending further investigation by the medical examiner’s office. A woman told News 4 her husband was walking their dog around 5:45 a.m. when he made the grim find. Neighbors said they were in shock. They…