Former Nigerian President passes away
Ex-President of Niger Mamadou Tandja has died at 82, Report informs, referring to RFI radio. “The President and Government of the Republic of Nigeria express their condolences over the death…
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S&P: Libyan oil could be Azeri Light’s main competitor in European market
Refiners have quickly snapped up the faster-than-expected 1 million b/d rise in Libyan crude production with scant effect on market structure, indicating firm demand, two top oil traders said Nov….
Oil prices down on probable Biden’s victory
Crude oil prices fell significantly at the fourth trading session of the week amid macros from U.S election results showing presidential contender Joe Biden is within striking distance to clinch…
US cut oil supplies from Russia and Saudi Arabia in August
In August, the United States reduced oil imports from Russia by 30% compared to the previous month, to less than 1.5 million barrels (47 thousand b/d). Report says, citing the…
Looking back at Diego Maradona’s 6 maddest moments as Argentina legend turns 60
Widely considered one of the best footballers of all-time, Argentina’s World Cup-winning idol Diego Maradona turned 60 on Friday, but he’ll be remembered as much for his many controversies as…
UK govt admits it trained Nigeria’s infamous SARS police unit accused of EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS
The United Kingdom has acknowledged it provided training and equipment to a now-disbanded Nigerian law enforcement unit whose alleged abuses have sparked large protests in the African nation. The minister…
US rejection throws WTO leadership race into confusion
The World Trade Organisation’s bid to select a new leader was plunged into uncertainty on Wednesday after the United States rejected the Nigerian woman proposed as the global trade watchdog’s…
Isle of Wight: ‘Military assistance’ sought over tanker stowaways
Military assistance has been requested over an “ongoing incident” on board an oil tanker situated off the Isle of Wight, the BBC understands. The crude oil tanker, the Liberian-registered Nave…
Nigeria police brutality protests: president says dozens have died
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says 69 people have been killed in protests against police brutality that have rocked the country. The deaths were mainly civilians but include police officers and…
Nigeria unrest: Protesters ‘shot’ in Lagos as millions put under curfew
Protesters have come under gunfire in Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos, eyewitnesses and local media say, amid continuing anger over police brutality. Who opened fire and the number of casualties is…