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H.I.G. Capital appointed Brian Schwartz as chief executive officer, making him the firmâs first non-founder to lead the private equity firm, according to a statement reviewed by Bloomberg News.
'Weâre now seeing very concerning strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran that risk further radioactive contamination.'
Israel says it has begun strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut, as it steps up its campaign in Lebanon. Bloomberg's Dan Williams reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bayelsa State Government has stepped up efforts to make the visit of President Bola Tinubu on Friday as memorable as ever, by enhancing the aesthetics of areas he is expected to pass through. President Tinubu is due to visit the State to inaugurate a number of projects particularly the over 600-metre Oporoma bridge across the [âŚ] read more Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital, wears new look ahead of Tinubuâs visit
US-Israeli strikes destroy synagogue in Tehran, prompting outrage amid reports of 15 killed across Iran overnight.
In Ebonyi State, the stool of a traditional ruler, once a symbol of honour, reverence and community protection, is increasingly becoming a seat of danger. From isolated incidents to a troubling pattern, the killings and abductions of monarchs across the State have sparked fear, outrage and urgent questions about security, justice and the erosion of [âŚ] read more Ebonyiâs silent siege: Why traditional rulers are no longer safe
Afrobeats singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has revealed that she doesnât places much importance on looks when it comes to choosing a partner. The âAll The Loveâ crooner explained that she is more attracted to intelligence and motivation. Speaking in an interview with media personality Diana Eneje, Starr noted that emotional [âŚ] âLooks doesnât matterâ â Ayra Starr names what she wants in her man
Troops of the Joint Task Force of Operation ENDURING PEACE, Enduring Peace, OPEP, operating under the mandate of Operation WUTAN DAJI, have successfully neutralised two suspected terrorists, arrested a kidnap suspect, and dismantled criminal hideouts in a series of coordinated clearance operations across Plateau State. Media Information Officer of OPEP, Captain Polycarp Oteh, who confirmed [âŚ] OPEP troops neutralise two terrorists, arrest kidnap suspect in Plateau
Pershing Square has proposed a combination with Universal Music that would move the listing into a US-based acquisition vehicle. Bill Ackmanâs fund said the deal will value the worldâs biggest music label at a 78% premium to its last closing price. Bloomberg's Neil Campling reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
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A rights group, International Society for Civil Rights and Rule of Law, Intersociety, has alleged that there is endless persecution and killing of Christians in Nigeria. Intersociety has been at the forefront calling for an end to alleged genocidal killing of Christians in Nigeria. The Nigerian government had consistently stated that there was no form [âŚ] 1,402 Christians killed in Nigeria between Jan-April 2026 â Intersociety alleges
President Donald Trump ramped up his threats ahead of a deadline heâs imposed for Iran to re-open the Strait of Hormuz or face further attacks on civilian infrastructure. Meanwhile Tehran rejected a ceasefire proposal. Neil Quilliam, Associate Fellow Middle East & North Africa Programme at Chatham House spoke to Bloomberg's Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the Gulf nation's response to the war. (Source: Bloomberg)
