Equatorial Guinea’s government has announced legal proceedings against Baltasar Engonga, former head of the National Financial Investigation Agency, in connection with a sex tape scandal that has sparked outrage and concern nationwide. Engonga, who was removed from his position earlier this year, faces charges of misconduct following the discovery of explicit videos involving high-profile individuals. In a statement delivered over the weekend, Minister of Information Jerónimo Osa Osa condemned Engonga’s actions as violations of the “ethical and moral values of noble Equatorial Guinean society.” According to the government’s statement, the scandal involves hundreds of videos showing Engonga in intimate encounters…
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The Web Summit, one of the tech industry’s largest gatherings, opened Tuesday in Lisbon under the shadow of Donald Trump’s re-election, sparking discussions on what his second term could mean for technology and innovation. The summit, which brings together 70,000 participants, over 3,000 startups, and 1,000 investors, is closely watching potential shifts in U.S. tech policy and international relations, particularly given the anticipated influence of SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on the incoming administration. During Trump’s previous term, the tech sector frequently clashed with his administration, with conflicts over immigration restrictions and an intensified trade war with China. Now,…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said Nigerians will get to know the new fuel pump price latest by Wednesday. This is even as the association disclosed that negotiation between the association and Dangote Refinery is still ongoing about the pricing strategy. IPMAN said it had resolved every other issue during its Monday meeting with Dangote Refinery and that Nigerians will feel the impact within the coming days. This was made known on Tuesday by Yakubu Suleiman, National Assistant Secretary of IPMAN, while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme. The statement comes after the petroleum…
Rangers forward, Cyriel Dessers, is determined to score more goals for the club this season. The Nigeria international netted his 10th goal of the season in the Light Blues 1-0 win over Hearts on Sunday. The 29-year-old scored 21 goals across all competitions for Philippe Clement’s side last season. The striker hopes to surpass that mark in the current campaign. “Obviously, it’s always nice to score at Ibrox, just to see the ball in the net, I think it was a good moment for us to score to go ahead and, 10 goals, like you say, it’s a nice number,”…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has called for the utilization of the backlog of unspent funds allocated to tertiary education in the country. ASUU observed that the continued stagnation of the needed resources could impede the growth and development of tertiary institutions in the country. This followed as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, engaged stakeholders at a one-day strategic interaction with heads of beneficiary institutions. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Mr Sonny Echono, at the meeting held in Abuja, explained that the strategic engagement marked a new chapter for the board, saying that it aligns efforts with…
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday morning engaged in a fierce battle with bandits led by Turji Bello. The heavy gun duel took place near Bakin Gulbi, close to Tungar Yakuba in Sokoto State. Disclosing this, counter-terrorism publication focused on the Lake Chad area, Zagazola Makama, said the duel also involved residents of Gatawa. Makama said: “Intense fighting has erupted early this morning, starting around 6:00 a.m., as residents of Gatawa and Nigerian soldiers engaged in a fierce battle with notorious bandit leader Bello Turji and his fighters. “Further updates on the situation are expected as both sides continue…
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has named two clubs Jose Mourinho could join in the Premier League. Mourinho has admitted he would be open to returning to England, where he has already had several spells as a manager. The Portuguese first arrived in the Premier League in the mid-2000s and won back-to-back league titles and three domestic cups with Chelsea. Mourinho also won the Premier League during his second spell with the Blues a decade ago. However, spells in charge of Manchester United and Tottenham were not as successful. The 61-year-old moved to Fenerbahce last summer, but is already being…
Mining Marshals, recently deployed to curb illegal mining activities across Nigeria, clashed with security forces last Friday over the attempted arrest of Chinese nationals allegedly engaged in unlicensed lithium mining in Libata, Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Marshals claimed they were blocked from detaining the suspects by military and police officers, who were reportedly on site to protect the Chinese miners. The Marshals, led by Commander Attah Onoja, had conducted a sting operation aimed at detaining unlicensed miners and confiscating their equipment. As the Marshals prepared to transport the suspects to Abuja, they were ordered by security…
Ex-Manchester United striker, Teddy Sheringham, has backed new head coach Ruben Amorim to win three trophies this season. Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford and flew into the UK on Monday. Sheringham is backing the 39-year-old to make an “immediate impact” with the Red Devils. He told FlashScore: “Ruben Amorim can make an immediate impact at Manchester United with a style of play that is on the front foot, taking the game to the opposition. “If the players start playing at 100% then you could see him landing a new contract very quickly. “Amorim could end up winning…
Enugu State government has vowed to prosecute individuals involved in the bullying and physical torture of a student of Federal Government College, Enugu. DAILY POST reports that a video clip revealing the dehumanization of a student in uniform at the Federal Government College, Enugu has been attracting condemnation from Nigerians. The now viral video emerged at the weekend showing a supposed junior student sprawling on the floor while some senior students repeatedly used their waist belt to flog him. Reacting, the Enugu State Ministry of Education in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Education, Prof Ndubueze Mbah vowed to…