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The United Kingdom is exploring measures to help secure the vital oil shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Secretary of State for Energy security. Speaking amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Shapps said the UK is assessing a range of options to ensure the continued safety of vessels passing through the…
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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has struck a landmark $4.2 billion deal with Chinese energy giant GCL Group to power what is set to become East Africa’s largest fertilizer complex. The agreement, led by the Dangote Group, includes a long-term natural gas supply arrangement that will provide the energy needed to run the massive facility.…
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Fifa has sanctioned the national football teams of Nigeria and DR Congo following disciplinary incidents during their 2026 World Cup continental play-off in November last year. According to the disciplinary overview released by Fifa’s judicial body, both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the DR Congo Football Association (Fecofa) were found guilty of separate breaches…
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English football club Chelsea FC has been fined £10.75 million and handed a suspended competition ban after an investigation uncovered secret payments that breached financial regulations in the Premier League. League authorities found that the payments were made during previous ownership periods and were not properly disclosed in official financial reports. The undisclosed transactions were…
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Hollywood star Michael B Jordan has won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the Screen Actors Guild Awards for his powerful performance in the supernatural thriller Sinners. Jordan’s role in Sinners sees him portraying a determined fighter battling a dangerous vampire threat while confronting personal demons and moral conflicts. The…
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Tennis legend Roger Federer has officially become only the second tennis player in history to reach billionaire status, further cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s most successful figures both on and off the court. Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, built his fortune not only through prize money but also through lucrative endorsement…
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Filmmaker Ryan Coogler has won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his work on the critically acclaimed film Sinners. The win marks a major milestone in Coogler’s career, recognizing his storytelling and screenplay writing for the supernatural drama that blends action, horror, and powerful social themes. Sinners has been praised for its bold…
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Burna Boy Makes History as First African Artist to Gross $1 Million From a Single Concert in Oceania
Global Afrobeats star Burna Boy has made history by becoming the first African artist to gross over $1 million from a single concert in Oceania. The milestone was achieved during one of his recent performances in the region, further cementing Burna Boy’s reputation as one of Africa’s most successful touring artists on the global stage.…
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Streaming platform BET+ is set to be folded into Paramount+ after a major ownership shift involving filmmaker Tyler Perry. The move follows the buyout of Perry’s stake in the service by Paramount Global, which is restructuring its streaming strategy by consolidating platforms under the Paramount+ umbrella. BET+ originally launched as a joint venture between Paramount’s…
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Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has suggested that a highly anticipated clash with Tyson Fury could mark the final chapter of his boxing career. Usyk, who currently holds multiple heavyweight titles, described the potential bout as the “last dance” of his professional journey, hinting that the fight could serve as his farewell to the sport.…