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Bangladesh’s president, a close ally of former premier Sheikh Hasina, resigned from the largely ceremonial role on Friday citing ill health, according to a letter seen by AFP. President Mohammed Shahabuddin confirmed he was stepping down in a call with AFP. “Yes, I have resigned,” Shahabuddin said when asked about widespread speculation that he planned to step down before completing his full term ending in 2028. He did not provide further details. In a resignation letter to the speaker of parliament, seen by AFP, Shahabuddin cited his deteriorating health. “Due to worsening physical and mental incapacity… it is no longer…

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria may be heading for another round of inflationary pressure as crude oil prices climb above $100 per barrel following the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, raising fears of higher petrol prices, increased transport fares and cost of living. However, the Federal Government stands to earn significant unbudgeted oil revenue as a result of the development. Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude traded above the $100 per barrel mark for the first time since May this year amid concerns that the Middle East crisis could disrupt global oil supplies. The region accounts for nearly one-third…

Sentinel Escrow on 13th july announced the official launch of SentiBud, a WhatsApp-based escrow assistant designed to eliminate financial risk for online buyers and sellers across Nigeria. Despite the rapid growth of social commerce in Nigeria, thousands of daily transactions stall due to a lack of mutual trust. Buyers fear paying upfront without receiving their goods, while sellers risk losing money on uncollected deliveries if they accept payment on delivery. SentiBud solves this standoff by embedding a secure escrow mechanism directly into WhatsApp conversations. The fundamental issue in social commerce has never been a lack of buyers or sellers; it’s…

According to the Home Office, immigration enforcement teams carried out 2,715 illegal working visits and raids in London during 2025, resulting in 2,172 arrests. The previous year there were 2,008 raids.Greens councillor Hau-Yu Tam, who had proposed the motion, said in January 2026 there had been immigration raids at a nail bar in Catford and a car wash in Brockley which was attended by the then immigration minister Mike Tapp and a Sky News film crew.Cllr Tam, cabinet member for communities, sanctuary and healing, said: “Despite the resources, despite the spectacle, only two people were arrested and both [were] later…

The Chief Executive Officer and Accountable Manager of Enugu Air, Tolu Ita, has clarified that Thursday’s runway excursion involving one of the airline’s aircraft at Benin Airport was neither a crash nor an emergency landing. The official said all passengers and crew members on board were safely evacuated without injuries. Ms Ita made the clarification in a video message shared on the airline’s official social media page on Friday, a day after the incident prompted an investigation by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and disrupted flight operations at Benin Airport. “We are deeply grateful that all passengers and crew…

For the fourth time in his NBA career, LeBron James is changing teams. After weighing pitches from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors, arguably the greatest player in NBA history has elected to play for… the Philadelphia 76ers.It’s an outcome that would have felt almost inconceivable a month ago, but represents the culmination of a brief yet very effective roster facelift from new head of basketball operations Mike Gansey. The 76ers turned Paul George and two first-round picks into Jaylen Brown in a stunning trade with Boston last month. They split their mid-level exception across…

Doubly destroyed by two fires, Scotland’s finest piece of architecture, the Mackintosh building at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), cuts a lamentable sight, its charred carcass tightly shrouded in white plastic sheeting, like a vacuum-packed Christo sculpture.A 12-year saga of destruction, rebuilding and yet more destruction, all underscored by an unedifying seam of political and institutional wrangling, reached an apologetic conclusion of sorts, with the recent announcement that Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s exquisite art nouveau creation is unlikely to be rebuilt in its original form because of stratospheric cost.The GSA said a full rebuild or “faithful reinstatement” of the burnt-out…

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday hailed the return of the Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla, to the party, describing his decision as a courageous, patriotic and timely homecoming.Senator Ajagunla had earlier this year defected from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing personal reasons for his decision.In a statement issued on behalf of the National Leadership of the PDP under the chairmanship of Hon. Abrahman Mohammed and the Osun State Working Committee, the Osun State Chairman of the PDP, Hon. Sunday Bisi, said…

Israel has said it is preparing a major military operation in the West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed during a confrontation that began after armed settlers entered a Palestinian village with support from the Israeli military.Several more people were seriously injured at the scene after a scuffle broke out over an Israeli settler’s weapon and the military opened fire, according to residents. Dozens more have been reported wounded in ensuing settler attacks on neighbouring Palestinian towns.The shooting in the Palestinian village of Tell, near Nablus, is the deadliest attack in the West Bank this year and…

Chinedu Eze Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026. The Group recorded revenue of ₦6.09 billion, a 32.2% year-on-year decline from ₦8.98 billion, driven by reduced activity in the aviation contract and helicopter charter segments.  Even so, profitability quality improved: gross margin rose to 63% and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization.  (EBITDA) margin to 32%, as cost of sales fell 36% on disciplined cost management. The Group reported a net loss before tax of ₦4.95 billion for the quarter. While flight contract and charter revenue declined, the maintenance business proved…