Dozens of officers began raiding the Blue Mosque in Hamburg early on Wednesday morning, according to a dpa reporter on the ground. The mosque, located in a central upmarket area on the shore of the northern German city’s Outer Alster Lake, is run by th…
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Wednesday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon has invited Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, to invest in his country. According to Dangote Industries Limited, the billionaire was asked t…
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Wednesday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon has invited Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, to invest in his country. According to Dangote Industries Limited, the billionaire was asked t…
How to watch Man City vs Celtic in pre-season: Kick-off time, team news,
Manchester City are back in action on Wednesday as they take on Celtic in their first pre-season friendly and here is how you can watch the game. It feels like hardly any time at all since Manchester City’s season ended in disappointment with the FA Cu…
Erik ten Hag stance on ‘highly interesting’ Man Utd player hints at continued tactical change in 2024/25
Manchester United have been linked with selling numerous players to raise funds, but one looks set to stay. For clubs looking to raise funds in 2024/25, the best solution is to sell an academy player, just like Manchester United’s sale of Mason Greenwo…
Profit falls in second quarter for US carmaker Tesla
US electric car manufacturer Tesla saw profit fall in the second quarter, the company announced on Tuesday. The company’s earnings totalled $1.48 billion, or $0.42 per share. This compares with $2.70 billion, or $0.78 per share, in last year’s second q…
Profit up in second quarter at Google parent company Alphabet
Google’s parent company Alphabet on Tuesday reported its second-quarter results, with profit up from the same period last year. The company’s bottom line totalled $23.62 billion, or $1.89 per share. This compares with $18.37 billion, or $1.44 per share…
Barbie-maker Mattel profit rises while revenue dips
Profit at Mattel increased in the second quarter, the US toymaker said on Tuesday. The company’s bottom line came in at $56.9 million, or $0.17 per share. This compares with $27.2 million, or $0.08 per share, in last year’s second quarter. Chairman and…
Card services provider Visa sees profit boost in third quarter
Visa on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings of $4.87 billion, or $2.40 per share. This compares with $4.16 billion, or $2.00 per share, in last year’s third quarter, the US-based credit card provider said. Excluding items, Visa reported adjusted earnin…
URGENT: Yen firms to 154 vs. dollar for first time in nearly 2 months
The yen strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday to trade at the 154 range for the first time since early June, amid rising speculation the Bank of Japan could raise its benchmark interest rate at its policy meeting next week. Bets that the ce…