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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has refuted claims that promotions at the nation’s oil company in recent years have been reduced to ethnicity, religion and political affiliations. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, in his rebuttal article titled ‘Setting the record straight: Meritocracy and milestones at NNPC’, said the important concerns raised by […]
AMID the rise in trade-restrictive measures and geopolitical uncertainties, the Philippines is ramping up its efforts to forge more free-trade agreements (FTAs) to expand its market access and diversify markets beyond traditional partners. In 2024, five trade deals, albeit unfinished, have made progress in their respective negotiations, while the Philippines-Korea FTA is expected to take […]
A vehicle drives on a Detour built on the north shore of Noto Peninsula in Suzu in central Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 27, 2024, marking full resumption of National Route 249 following its partial closure in the wake of a powerful earthquake in the region on Jan. 1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo The following is the […]
Dr Wan Hasifi Amin Wan Zaidon said his decision to venture into politics was aimed at engaging with the youth and changing the political landscape. PETALING JAYA: Techpreneur Dr Wan Hasifi Amin Wan Zaidon says he has no intention of contesting the post of PKR Youth chief at the upcoming party elections. Wan Hasifi, who […]
Romantic Warrior wins the Yasuda Kinen with James McDonald aboard. Romantic Warrior finishes 2024 with four Group 1 wins, while McDonald rides 19 winners from 55 Group 1 starts. In 2024, there have been 437 international Group 1 races run so far with a further three to close out the year: the Las Oaks […]
Ko Wen-je has been detained since September on charges of corruption and misusing political donations. AP An ex-mayor of Taipei and former presidential candidate may face 28 years in prison after Taiwan prosecutors indicted him yesterday on charges of corruption and misusing political donations. Ko Wen-je, leader of the Taiwan People’s Party, ran as […]
The Enugu State Government and rice farmers have expressed worry over the destruction of farmlands and canals by herders at the Ada Rice Farm in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, Patrick Ubru, made the remarks while reacting to the destruction in Enugu on Monday. Mr Ubru […]
The Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Rectors of Public Universities said the assemblyman who made the claim may not have understood how the admission system worked. (UKM pic) KUALA LUMPUR: A group of vice-chancellors and rectors have dismissed a claim by a Kedah assemblyman that some students have been admitted to public universities via the “backdoor” […]
JPJ director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli said his department will inspect registered workshops and monitor illegal workshops suspected of renting equipment for vehicle inspection purposes. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The road transport department (JPJ) has launched a comprehensive investigation and safety audit into the vehicle companies involved in the fatal accident at Km204 of the North-South […]
SYDNEY — There have been plenty of “firsts” in the history of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which was first held in 1945. An all-Filipino crew of 15 sailors will make it another when the annual ocean classic begins in Sydney on Thursday. With veteran sailor Ernesto Echauz at the helm, Centennial 7 will […]