Femi Soneye, the spokesperson for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), resigned.
Soneye resigned on Saturday, according to a personal statement that said his resignation would allow him to concentrate on his personal business.
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I want to thank you all so much for your unwavering support, professionalism, and sincere commitment to NNPC Ltd. over the past 20 months.
Your assistance in developing our nation’s energy company’s vibrant and efficient communications presence was unquestionably invaluable.
I’m pleased to let you know that I have left NNPC Ltd.’s position as its chief corporate communications officer.
I’ll be able to devote more time to my family and take on my personal obligations, which now call for my closer observation.
It has been a great honor for me to support both the company and our nation, and to contribute personally to NNPC Ltd.’s ongoing transformation. I’m eternally appreciative of the trust that was placed in me, the opportunities that were offered, and the incredible professionals I’ve worked with both internally and externally.
Jofra Archer, a fast bowler, is expected to play in the County Championship against Durham on Sunday, making him eligible for a long-awaited comeback.
After a number of injuries, most notably to his right elbow and back, Archer, 30, has not played a top-notch match for more than four years.
Although he has since returned to the white ball team, England hopes to make a significant transition to a Division One appearance at Chester-le-Street this year.
Archer made a thrilling debut in the 2019 Ashes after taking the decisive super over in the World Cup final earlier that summer. He was regarded as a generational talent.
In his electric bowling performance at Lord’s, which resulted in the Australia batter retiring hurt after being hit in the neck, he took 22 wickets at 20.27 over four Tests.
Archer hasn’t appeared in white for England since the third Test in India in 2021 despite playing nine more Tests.
On that tour, he experienced stress fractures in his right elbow, which required multiple surgeries. In 2022, he also experienced a stress fracture to his back.
Since Sussex lost to Kent in a County Championship game in May 2021, he has not played any red-ball cricket.
Archer, who was injured in the recent T20 and 50-over encounters against West Indies, returned for the T20 World Cup last year and competed in the Champions Trophy earlier this year, having recovered from a minor thumb injury to make it through 12 months of white-ball cricket unhurt.
In the hope that Archer, who can still travel at speeds above 90 mph, will still be a significant part in the Ashes this winter, England has meticulously managed his schedule over the past 12 months.
An eye will be kept on Archer if he does make a return to the north east while Stokes’ side play India in the first Test at Headingley, according to Test captain Ben Stokes earlier this week when he revealed Archer had texted him about the possibility of playing in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.
Lucy Spraggan, the X Factor star, has maintained a close friendship with music mogul Simon Cowell, who has had a successful career since appearing on the talent show in 2012.
Good friends are Lucy and Simon.
Lucy Spraggan has said that she has to “go through” Lauren to speak to Simon Cowell, despite him walking her down the aisle. Simon and Lucy have been close ever since she competed on The X Factor back in 2012, but she still doesn’t have direct contact with him.
Lucy has argued that Simon never communicates with her first, and that Lauren, Simon’s partner, is her only option when she wants to communicate with him. This is however caused by Simon’s lack of access to his personal cell phone.
Due to this, Simon can only be reached through Lauren Silverman, his fiance. Lucy and her wife Emilia Smith frequently stay with Simon and Lauren at their homes in Los Angeles and the Cotswolds as well as taking trips to Barbados, despite not having regular phone conversations.
Lucy was led down the aisle by Simon.
I communicate with Lauren constantly, Lucy told The Sun. But since Simon isn’t using a phone, I can speak with him.”
Last year, Simon was significant at Lucy’s wedding. At the ceremony, he led the singer down the aisle and read a poem.
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Lucy asked Simon to perform the honor during a vacation. The singer-songwriter said: “It’s as nice to have a close bond with anyone as it is to have a close bond with anyone,” in an exclusive interview with The Mirror. He is a truly exceptional and individual person.
Lucy found fame on The X Factor(Image: Ken McKay Thames TV)
There are a lot of people who I talk to a lot about him, and there is a lot of people who I can only talk to about them because of how well they’ve treated me.
I think Simon is a great guy because I’ve had nothing but great times with him and many really important conversations with him.
Before their breakup in 2019, Lucy and Georgina Gordon had previously been married. During their six-year marriage, the two women discussed wanting to start a family together.
Lucy has previously stated that she doesn’t anticipate having children in the future. She stated, “I don’t want kids. All of my former friends who had children were like, “Luce, don’t do it.” I adore them, but I don’t.
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“Em has some health issues herself. And, like, I do music and I do my job so that I can experience peace in between. I feel like I couldn’t give what I need to give to my career if I had a child, and I wouldn’t have any f*****g peace If I had a child. It’s dogs, dogs for me.”
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Local authorities in Iran’s Isfahan province claim that there were no radiation leaks at a significant nuclear site.
After Israeli air strikes overnight at the nuclear site, which triggered the air defense system, caused smoke to rise early on Saturday in an area close to a mountain in the city of Isfahan.
At least 430 people were killed and nearly 3,500 others were injured in Iran as a result of the Middle Eastern conflict, according to Iran’s health ministry, which announced its second attack on Isfahan.
According to authorities, the Isfahan attack left no injuries.
(Al Jazeera)
According to Iranian media, Israeli forces also attacked a military installation in Shiraz, in southern Iran.
Explosions were audible above Tel Aviv, where buildings were seen engulfed in flames, on the Israeli side.
The emergency services in central Israel released images of a multi-story residential building’s roof that showed flames. According to local media reports, falling debris from an Iranian missile intercepted the fire.
In Israel’s worst conflict between the long-standing adversaries, at least 24 people have been killed by Iranian missile attacks, according to local authorities.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reported on Saturday that Israel had killed Saeed Izadi, who was the leader of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps’ (IRGC) overseas arm, in a bombing of an apartment in Qom, Iran.
Katz described Izadi’s death as a “major achievement for Israeli intelligence and the Air Force” in a statement. He claimed Hamas had allegedly funded and armed the Palestinian organization ahead of its Israeli attack on October 7, 2023.
According to Iranian media, the IRGC reported that five of its members perished in Israeli attacks. Izadi, who was listed on American and British sanctions, was not mentioned in the documents.
Tehran launched retaliatory strikes on June 13 after Israel launched air strikes on a number of Iranian sites, including military and nuclear facilities.
Iran’s negotiators were negotiating with the US to curb its enrichment program in exchange for sanctions relief, despite Israel’s claim that it attacked Iran to stop it from developing nuclear weapons.
Iran has enriched uranium beyond what is required for civilian purposes, according to Iranian intelligence and the International Atomic Energy Agency, despite Iranian intelligence saying there are no indications that it is developing nuclear weapons.
Trump, however, claimed on Friday that Tulsi Gabbard, the head of US intelligence, was “wrong” when he claimed Iran wasn’t developing nuclear weapons.
Tehran is still open to dialogue at the United Nations and other such forums, according to Fatemeh Mohajerani, a spokesman for the Iranian government.
“We think it’s important to hear the other side.” Our diplomats are in Geneva to hear the other side’s story, Mohajerani said, adding that any diplomacy must begin with the recognition of Israel’s attack on Iran.
Iranians are upset over Israel “not just attacking nuclear facilities and military complexes,” according to Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi, who was based in Tehran.
He claimed that “ordinary people are being attacked daily on a daily basis.”
Lee Carsley, England’s under-21 manager, thinks that improving the reputation of British coaches after Spain defeats them at Euro 2025.
The Young Lions coach says reaching the semi-finals will do just that and improve the chances of homegrown coaches.
On Saturday night in Trnava, Slovakia, they take on Spain in the quarter-finals, hoping to reclaim the title Carsley led them to two years ago.
Santi Denia, the manager of Spain, wants to help his nation reach its fifth successive semi-final at under-21 level, but Carsley thinks victory would demonstrate what British coaches can accomplish.
Carsley, who signed a new agreement to carry him through to Euro 2027 before the tournament, said, “It’s a great chance for us to improve our reputation.”
“We talk about British coaches getting more opportunities, and it helps not just myself but British coaches in general if a British coach can compete against a Spanish coach and the team can perform really well.”
Although I’m not sure if I’m flying the flag, it’s important that when kids watch the under-21s at home, they’re excited about their performance.
Because you know what we’ve done in the past has resulted in this position, we want to see real attacking football and aggressive football.
After their CBB exit, JoJo Siwa finally revealed that she is open to marriage discussions.
Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa have discussed marriage(Image: Chris Hughes Instagram)
JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes’ romance since leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house has been the main subject of discussion when it comes to reality TV relationships. And while at first they were keen to remain tight-lipped over their budding romance, it seems now the former Dance Moms star, 22, has opened up about the possibility of marriage.
Singer JoJo has gushed that things are “going great” with Chris who she describes as her “favourite person in the world.”
JoJo claimed that when she was asked about marriage plans, she had “so many thoughts” when she contemplated getting married to Chris.
Before joining the Celebrity Big Brother house, JoJo publicly identified as a lesbian and was in a relationship with non-binary dancer Kath Ebbs, but has since revealed she identifies more with calling herself queer.
When JoJo was asked about the unfair scrutiny her sexuality received, JoJo responded, “Love is a beautiful rainbow and I think the LGBTQIA+ community needs to remember that love is love. I think that many people learn a lot from the hate within the community, and I’m one of those people.”
I believe I can illustrate again that love is love and that you can be happy.
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Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa finally confirm their romance.
After spending time with Chris at his home in the UK, JoJo finally confirmed their relationship with him when she flew back to her native America.
JoJo’s fans went into a coma last week after she announced she was skipping her US tour, which was set to begin on July 10th.
Fans were informed that the dates had been changed and that those who purchased tickets would receive a refund after the announcement was shared on the website jojosiwalive.com.
Fans then inquired as to whether she planned to stay permanently in the UK as a result of the announcement’s teaser about European productions.
Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa have discussed marriage(Image: Instagram)
The star’s record label Columbia reported the star had been dropped shortly after the announcement.
My US tour must be postponed, according to the website’s current update, “I have some news that breaks my heart.” Before you know it, I’ll be back playing for all the gorgeous Americans… Soon, announcements will be made, including some events in Europe! 🙂 “
Thank you so much for your understanding and support, it continued. I’m anxious to see you all soon! My team will reach out to you individually to discuss something special for my Dream Guest VIPs. At the point of purchase, refunds will be made.
JoJo decided to continue her musical career after her label reportedly dropped her, so she independently released her most recent song, Bulletproof.
According to The Sun, JoJo and Chris have also been in talks with ITV bosses surrounding the possibility of launching their own reality TV show. And things appear to be moving fast as it is being set to air on ITV2 later this year.
Although it’s still in its early stages, ITV believes they would be fantastic TV with their own show. There are so many TikTok accounts dedicated to their love story because people all over the world are so obsessed with their relationship.
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Although there is still no agreement signed, the talks have been very promising, according to them. “Chris and JoJo are keen too.”
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