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Goodluck Jonathan visits Aso Rock to brief President Tinubu on Guinea Bissau political situation

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, November 29, received former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa following Jonathan’s return to Nigeria from Guinea-Bissau. Jonathan had travelled to the West African country on an election monitoring mission. His safety became a subject of public concern after soldiers attempted to seize power in Guinea-Bissau, triggering uncertainty in the capital. He was however flown back to the country on Friday, November 28. He visited the State House to brief President Tinubu on his election monitoring duty in Guinea Bissau.

A Bolivian Cup quarter-final clash between Blooming and Real Oruro ended in absolute chaos after the final whistle, leading the referee to issue a staggering 17 red cards following a huge brawl involving players and staff from both sides. The match ended in a 2-2 draw in the Copa Bolivia quarter-finals, meaning Blooming advanced to the semi-finals thanks to their 2-1 victory in the first leg. However, the action on the pitch was completely overshadowed by the violent scenes that erupted just moments after the match concluded. In video clips that went viral on social media, players from both teams are seen coming together in a huge crowd, where staff members and players began throwing punches. The widespread violence became so severe that police present at the game were forced to use tear gas to stop the disorder. Reports indicate the unsavoury scenes began when Oruro star Sebastian Zeballos was held back by Blooming players, broke free, and began pushing. His teammate ...

A daughter of South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma has resigned from parliament following allegations that she helped recruit South African men to join Russian mercenaries fighting in the Ukraine war. Her party, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), confirmed the development on Friday, November 28. Police announced last week that they were investigating claims that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, an MP in the MK party, had allegedly lured 17 South African men to Russia “to fight in the Ukrainian war without their knowledge or consent”. The presidency also said earlier in November that it had been approached to help bring home the 17 men, who were reportedly “trapped” in the Donbas region after being lured there “under the pretext of lucrative employment contracts”. At a press briefing in Durban, MK national chairperson Nkosinathi Nhleko said: “Comrade Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has tendered her resignation from the National Assembly and all public representative responsibilities w...

Real Madrid have reportedly informed Liverpool that they have “no interest” in signing Ibrahima Konaté, despite widespread speculation linking the France international to the Spanish giants as his contract winds down. Konaté, whose current deal expires at the end of the season, is eligible to sign a pre-contract agreement with overseas clubs from January 1, but it remains uncertain whether he will depart Anfield as a free agent. The Athletic reported that Real Madrid directly communicated their stance to Liverpool, stating clearly that they were not pursuing the 26-year-old defender. The publication noted, “The La Liga side have informed their Premier League counterparts directly and unequivocally that, despite such heavy speculation,they now have no interest in recruiting the France international.” Liverpool had made efforts to extend Konaté’s stay since 2023, and the responsibility of securing a renewal later fell to sporting director Richard Hughes after his...

Former Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has challenged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to explain how it spent the $960,000 he insists FIFA disbursed to all participating nations in October 2022 for preparations ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Waldrum accused the federation of failing to organise a proper pre-tournament training camp despite receiving the grant. “I have a real close contact here in the US that is very connected with some of the board at FIFA. This person told me that in October, every country was given $960,000 from FIFA to prepare for the World Cup. Where is that money?” he asked. Waldrum criticised what he described as poor planning around the team’s October 2022 friendly in Japan, saying the logistics left his squad physically exhausted. “We went to Japan, we flew in, played the game, and went home. Some of our players didn’t arrive until...

Social media is buzzing after veteran Fuji musician Kwam 1 finally publicly acknowledged the son he shares with Yoruba movie actress Bisola Badmus — a child who has reportedly been in the background for 15 years.

Singer Davido has social media on alert after dropping a fresh set of cryptic tweets — and they keep getting more intense by the minute. Music streaming service He first tweeted: Communication software “Dey fool urself … my head go soon catch you … everybody go collect from my God.” Influencer marketing courses Then he quoted his old June 2024 tweet that said: “Anybody wey do me bad go collect this year one by one just Dey watch … e don start already” And he sealed it with: “Gbam.” Just when fans thought it was over, he returned with another tweet: “Evil human beings …. U will learn.”

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the rescue of 21 passengers abducted along the Obajana–Oshokoshoko road in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the 12 Brigade, Lokoja, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, confirmed the development on Saturday while responding to inquiries about the attack. Suspected bandits had launched an assault on travellers along the busy Osokoko–Obajana highway, targeting several vehicles and abducting passengers after blocking the road at about 2:30pm. Eyewitnesses reported that a commercial 18-seater bus and multiple other vehicles ran into the barricade, after which the assailants “seized vehicles that ran into their barricade and forcefully abducted the passengers into the bush before security operatives arrived.” Lt. Abdullahi said the 21 victims were rescued after troops, working with vigilantes, hunters and other security operatives, engaged the kidnappers in what he described as “a fi...

US President Donald Trump on Saturday, November 29, warned that the airspace above and near Venezuela should now be considered closed, issuing a blunt message amid rising tensions with Nicolás Maduro’s government. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, “please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.” He gave no further explanation, but the declaration comes as his administration intensifies pressure on Caracas with a significant US military deployment in the Caribbean that includes the world’s largest aircraft carrier. Washington insists the buildup is aimed at curbing drug trafficking, while Venezuela maintains that the true objective is regime change. Since early September, US forces have struck more than 20 alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, killing more than 80 people, though...

Cristiano Ronaldo is making another move toward life beyond football with a new business venture in Madrid. The Al-Nassr star, 40, is set to open Vega Private Members Club later this year in the heart of the city’s Golden Mile. Libertad Digital reports that Inigo Onieva and Mabel Hospitality – the firm of Manuel Campos Guallar and Ronaldo are ready to launch an exclusive Private Members club in the heart of Spain’s capital city. It is claimed that the aim is to ‘create an elegant and inviting atmosphere where luxury is more of a feeling than a mere decoration’. The report states that mornings will offer a quiet and sophisticated environment, while at night it will transform into a social hub with exclusive dinners and bars. Sign-ups won’t come cheap, however, with the highest-end ‘Founders’ Membership’ only available by invite and costing a one-off fee of £13,000. This comes with lifetime access and priority bookings. Local me...

Meghan Trainor continues to shock fans with her dramatic body transformation. The All About That Bass singer, 33, stepped out at the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night, Nov. 8, in a strapless Alin Le Kal white ballgown. She completed the princess look with a pair of matching elbow-length gloves and a diamond choker. Her new look shocked many on social media. “Who is this? seriously,” wrote one fan on X. “The same woman that said ‘I won’t be no stick figure silicone Barbie doll,’” one X user wrote. “Seeing her so skinny is so weird.. I gotta get used to it,” another comment reads. Meghan before In March, the Grammy winner revealed that she had gotten breast implants and a lift after “having two kids, living a healthier lifestyle and losing weight.” The next month, she shared via Instagram that she was using the diabetes-turned-weight-loss medication Mounjaro and her hu...

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, who also served as the country’s lead negotiator in crucial talks with the United States. The departure comes immediately after Yermak’s residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators on Thursday, November 27. The unprecedented search at the heart of Ukraine’s government occurs at a critical moment, as Kyiv faces intense pressure to sign a peace deal nearly four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion began. Yermak has been a highly trusted confidant of Zelensky's for years, and the Ukrainian leader had long resisted calls to replace him. His departure is a significant blow to the President, potentially disrupting his carefully laid negotiating strategy. In acknowledging the likely controversy surrounding Yermak’s long tenure, Zelensky referenced the high stakes, stating that Russia was waiting for Ukraine to make mis...

Lionel Messi says he has visited the newly renovated Camp Nou and hopes to one day return to the iconic stadium to finally bid supporters the farewell he never got to give. The Argentina and Barcelona legend, now 38, left the club in 2021 amid Barca’s severe financial crisis, moving first to Paris Saint-Germain before joining Inter Miami two years later. “Last night I returned to a place I deeply miss. A place where I was immensely happy, where you made me feel a thousand times like the happiest person in the world,” Messi wrote on Instagram. He added that he still hopes to come back in the future, not just as a visitor but to receive the proper goodbye he was denied when he departed unexpectedly in 2021. Messi remains adored in Barcelona, where he spent more than two decades and became the club’s all-time top scorer. His message comes just days after scoring twice for Inter Miami on Saturday to help his team advance in the MLS Cup play-offs....

Media personality, Chioma Amaryllis Ahaghotu, has stated that a number of men will not survive carrying out the responsibilities they expect of women. Chioma Ahaghotu pointed out that in addition to bearing a child, childcare, and home making, men also expect women to contribute financially. She added that men with these expectations would not agree to switch places and responsibilities with the women because they know it's an "unequal bargain". She wrote: "If you really think about it, many men would never survive under the very conditions they expect women to live through. "Contribute financially. "Get pregnant, carry a child for nine months, risk your health, your body, even your life. "Raise the kids, manage the home, juggle the endless invisible labor. "Remain faithful, even when your needs aren’t met, even when you’re stretched thin, even when you carry more weight than your partner. "If you asked m...

The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has advised its citizen to avoid travel to several parts of Nigeria, citing concerns over terrorism, violent crime, kidnappings and intercommunal clashes. This was contained in a latest Foreign Travel Advice released on GOV.UK on Sunday, November 9, 2025. In the latest advisory, the FCDO said "insecurity is increasing across Nigeria. Kidnapping, violent crime, and intercommunal violence occur throughout all regions of Nigeria.” The advisory called on British nationals to exercise extreme caution, review safety procedures, and ensure they have contingency plans in place. The FCDO advised against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, and Zamfara states, citing a “high and increasing threat from Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa, particularly around transport hubs, religious areas and large gathe According to the statement, the UK warned that “hu...

Russia said on Monday, November 10, that it was “delusional” for anyone to believe Ukraine could win the war, as its military announced the capture of three more villages along the vast front line. Moscow continues trying to exploit its advantage in manpower and equipment, though its territorial gains remain slow and costly almost four years after the full-scale invasion began. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said European leaders were misleading themselves by assuming Kyiv could secure victory through military force. He argued that the reality on the battlefield suggested the opposite. Russia’s defence ministry reported that its forces had taken the villages of Slodkie and Nove in the Zaporizhzhia region, along with Gnativka in Donetsk. Peskov insisted the conflict would only end when Moscow achieves the goals it set out at the start of the invasion. Russia claims it is fighting to protect Russian speakers, prevent NATO from expanding eastward, and remove what...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the key match regulations that will govern Nigeria’s high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon. As the Super Eagles intensify preparations for this winner-takes-all fixture, these procedural guidelines confirm how the crucial encounter will be decided. The regulations confirm that if the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, it will proceed to extra time, and if extra time fails to produce a winner, the tie will be determined via a penalty shootout. Regarding player substitutions, teams will be allowed to make up to five substitutions during regular time, with an additional sixth substitution permitted if the match is extended into extra time, offering coaches strategic flexibility to manage fatigue. Finally, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be in operation for the playoff, assisting match officials in major decision-making involving goals, penalties, red cards, and cases o...

Disciplines such as diving, aerial skiing, and pole vault are obviously more gymnastics-related, but the sport can also provide a foundation in more unexpected ways. We've all seen the viral clips of little kids emulating their favourite gymnasts competing at the Olympic Games, the too-big leotard hanging loose around the knees of a toddler, agog at what they are watching on the TV screen. The one with the father helping his young child emulate London 2012 Olympic floor champion Aly Raisman , wearing a similar stars-and-stripes designed leotard with dad helping with the somersaults (thankfully on the soft cushioning of a bed), is adorable. These kids might then have an opportunity to try gymnastics, but won't necessarily grow up to become an artistic, trampoline or rhythmic gymnast , the three Olympic disciplines. However, the skills learned – balance, core strength, coordination, confidence, poise, aerial awareness and flexibili...

DJ Exclusive has warned of the dangers of the Nigerian police targeting mainly seemingly rich people during stop-and-search. The DJ noted that when flashy cars alone are targeted during stop-and-search, it allows criminals to escape unnoticed by driving inconspicuous cars. He wrote: "Nigerian Police only stop flashy cars for stop and search... Making it easy for thieves to rob, because all they gotta do is use cars that ain't flashy."

The Nigerian Football Federation has stepped in to calm the noise over the Super Eagles’ accommodation in Morocco, after fans kicked up dust over the state of the team’s hotel. Football journalist Adepoju Tobi Samuel, quoting the Super Eagles’ media officer, explained what’s actually going on. “The Super Eagles are camped at Rive Hotel. What trended earlier was the view of an old building that can be seen from a window. Rive was chosen because of its proximity to the team’s training facility and the stadium here in Rabat.” That clarification came after Alex Iwobi posted clips showing the rough-looking surroundings near the players’ lodging, which immediately sparked reactions about whether the national team was being properly taken care of ahead of Thursday’s playoff showdown with Gabon. Nigeria made it to the playoff round after finishing second behind South Africa in Group C. Now they face Gabon in the semifinal, with the winner going on to meet...

From Abebe Bikila to Letsile Tebogo, African athletes have made history at the Olympics. Relive some of the greatest sporting moments from the continent ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. As Africa prepares to welcome the world for its first Olympic event next year at Dakar 2026 , it’s an opportune moment to look back on the continent's rich history at the Games. From Abebe Bikila running barefoot at Rome 1960 to him becoming the first man to win back-to-back marathon golds, how Nigeria defied the odds to claim the men’s football title at Atlanta 1996, Nawal El Moutawakel leading the way with a historic women's 400m hurdles gold, to most recently at Paris 2024,Letsile Tebogo’s historic 200m title, we relive some of the great moments in Africa’s Olympic history.

US gymnast Jordan Chiles will have to return the bronze medal she won in the floor exercise after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled she had been improperly moved up from fifth place.

US President Donald Trump has announced that each American will receive at least $2,000 from U.S. tariff revenues. In a post on Truth Social, Trump noted that the payments would be for all but “high-income people.” The president also generally lauded the state of the US, calling it 'the most respected country in the world'. He said there is 'almost no inflation, and a record stock market price'. Trump cited 'trillions of dollars' of tariff income and said the money would soon go to paying the country's 'enormous debt' of $37 trillion. “People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS!” Trump wrote. “We are now the Richest, Most Respected Country In the World, With Almost No Inflation, and A Record Stock Market Price. 401k’s are Highest EVER. We are taking in Trillions of Dollars and will soon begin paying down our ENORMOUS DEBT, $37 Trillion. Record Investment in the USA, plants and factories going up all over the place. A dividend of a...

Former US President Joe Biden, appearing with a bandage on his head, addressed Nebraska Democrats on Friday, November 8, stating that his late son, Beau, should have been elected commander-in-chief in 2020. The remarks were made during a speech at the Nebraska Democratic Party’s Ben Nelson Gala, where the former President delivered sharp criticisms against President Trump. Biden connected the death of his eldest son, Beau Biden, from brain cancer in 2015, to an attack on US President Trump, accusing the current administration of “cutting government funding for cancer research.” “Folks, I know what cancer research means,” Biden told the crowd. “Cancer hits every family. It’s hit my family hard.” The former US President quietly referenced his son's service in Iraq: “When the love of my life, my oldest son, the attorney general of the state of Delaware – who should’ve been the president, not me – volunteered to go to Iraq for a year, didn’t have to, he came back with stage...

Actress Chizzy Alichi has taken to social media to make a passionate to first daughters in every family. In a post shared on her IG page, the mum of one asked first daughters to ensure they take care of themselves while being the provider for their parents and their siblings. According to her, everyone will be fine in the end. Her post resonated with a lot of women who said they will take her advice.

Incumbent governor and the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Charles Soludo has been re-elected as the Governor of Anambra State following the declaration of results from all 21 local government areas (LGAs) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to INEC, a total of 584,054 votes were recorded across the state on Saturday, November 8. Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), secured a commanding victory with 422,664 votes, far ahead of his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 99,445 votes. Other results include ADC: 8,208 votes and PDP: 1,401 votes. State Collation Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edogah Omoregie, announced the figures after the collation exercise on Sunday at the commission’s headquarters in Awka. See the full result by LGA below. Dunukofia LGA ...

The United States on Friday, November 7, accused Iran of plotting to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, in what officials say was another attempt to extend the countries’ escalating conflict beyond the Middle East. A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force initiated the plan in late 2024, and that it was successfully disrupted earlier this year. “The plot was contained and does not pose a current threat,” the official said. “This is just the latest in a long history of Iran’s global lethal targeting of diplomats, journalists, dissidents and anyone who disagrees with them, something that should deeply worry every country where there is an Iranian presence.” No further details or evidence were provided on how the alleged operation was stopped. Iran’s mission to the United Nations declined to comment. US intelligence agencies have long warned that Iranian operatives seek targets in Latin Amer...

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr believes that Nigeria possesses the superior talent necessary to defeat Gabon in the 2026 World Cup African playoff semi-final. The crucial single-leg match is scheduled for November 13 in Rabat, Morocco. The Franco-German manager, who currently manages the Benin Republic and has coached both Nigeria and Gabon in the past, emphasized that despite the individual talent, a strong collective team performance will be essential for victory. Rohr, known for his deep knowledge of West African football, cautioned the Super Eagles against underestimating Les Panthères, acknowledging that Gabon has the quality to cause an upset. "Gabon and Nigeria are two good teams," Rohr stated. "Some of their (Gabonese) players are still the same ones I worked with between 2010 and 2012 when we reached the quarter-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)." The veteran coach specifically highlighted former African Footballer of the...

Angela Okorie has spoken out in defense of her junior colleague, Regina Daniels, who is currently experiencing a family crisis. Angela condemned the use of one's influence to oppress others. She added that she has forgiven Regina for their fight months ago and she called for fair treatment for her Angela wrote: GOD's power stands above all, greater than human strength or any authority. When God elevates us to a place of influence, it is not for control or oppression, but to uplift inspire, and make a lasting positive impact on others. "Dear Gina, despite the hurt, misunderstandings. and distance that have come between us, I have chosen peace. It breaks my heart to see you go through difficult times, but my love for you remains steadfast. "I hold no bitterness toward you. I continue to pray for your safety, happiness, and peace of mind. No matter what has happened, my love as a mother will never change. You are, and will always be, my daughter, the one...

Actress Regina Daniels has responded to Nigerians mocking her over her marital crisis. In a video she shared on her page, Regina said its okay for people to laugh at her and say when she was flaunting the wealth from Ned Nwoko, no one was enjoying it with her. Regina in her video said no one ever flaunts their sadness because people will mock them. ‘’As long as you were never in my shoes, you will never understand. What were you guys expecting me to show off? That I was being beaten? I was sad?'' She went on to threaten she will break her phone.

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has denied claims that its officers seized the passport of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the airport today, November 4. In an interview with Channels TV, the spokesperson of the service, Akinsola Akinlabi, explained that the incident was part of routine immigration procedures. “NIS didn’t seize the distinguished senator’s passport, but rather she went through routine immigration checks and was allowed to travel,” the service’s spokesperson said. Speaking further, Akinlabi clarified that officers were only performing their statutory duties. “The NIS officers needed to conduct their checks. They may take your passport to do so, but that doesn’t mean it was seized as alleged. She has since been allowed to travel. Perhaps while waiting for the checks to be completed, she assumed she was being stopped from travelling” he said The immigration spokesperson noted that the Kogi senator made her video during the routine p...

Businessman, Ikechukwu Ogbonna aka IVD, has taken to social media to lament over his recent life challenges. In a post shared on his Instagram page this evening, IVD alleged that some persons are after him and wondered if they will rest in their pursuit if he is finally unalived. He says he can't chest the p@in no more as it is too much for him to bear. IVD came into limelight following the controversial demise of his ex-wife, Bunmi Martins Ogbonna.

The widow of the assassinated anti-narcotics mayor of Uruapan, Mexico, has vowed to carry on her late husband’s fight against organized crime after being sworn in as his successor on Wednesday, November 5. Grecia Quiroz took the oath of office before the Michoacan state congress, delivering an emotional address in which she accused federal authorities of ignoring repeated pleas for help from her husband, Carlos Manzo. “Carlos Manzo’s legacy will continue, even if his voice has been silenced,” she said. “This will go on.” Manzo, 40, was shot dead on Saturday, November 1, during a Day of the Dead public event in Uruapan — a city at the heart of Mexico’s vast avocado-producing region and one of the country’s hotspots for cartel violence. He had been in office just over a year, campaigning aggressively against drug trafficking groups and regularly denouncing their activities both in interviews and on social media. His killing triggered public outrage ...

FIFA has appointed a team of South African match officials to oversee the Super Eagles’ World Cup playoff semi-final against Gabon, a decision that has sparked backlash among Nigerian fans. Nigeria will face Gabon on November 13 in Morocco in one of two African playoff semi-finals. The winner will advance to the final, where they will meet either Congo DR or Cameroon for Africa’s sole spot in the intercontinental playoff. South Africa’s Tom Abongile has been named centre referee for the Nigeria–Gabon clash. His compatriot Zakhele Siwela will serve as one of the assistant referees, while Akhona Makalima will oversee the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Hughes Ndjovi of the Benin Republic has been appointed referee assessor. The appointments immediately triggered anger on Nigerian social media, as Nigeria, South Africa and Benin Republic were all in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria defeated Benin 4-0 on the final day to secure a playo...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to submit proposals on the possible resumption of nuclear weapons testing in response to President Trump instructing the Pentagonto do so "on an equal basis" with other countries. In a meeting Wednesday with his Security Council, Putin said Russia has adhered to the international Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, which prohibits nuclear test explosions. But, he said, "if the United States or any other state party to the Treaty was to conduct such tests, Russia would be under obligation to take reciprocal measures." Mr. Trump claimed in an interview with 60 Minutes that Russia is among a handful of countries testing nuclear weapons when asked about his order. "Russia's testing, and China's testing, but they don't talk about it," Mr. Trump told CBS News correspondent Norah O'Donnell. "We're gonna test, because they test and others test. And certainly Nor...

The Federal Government has indicated that it may sell off Nigeria’s state-owned refineries as part of ongoing economic reforms aimed at attracting investment, boosting competition, and improving efficiency in the downstream oil sector. Nigeria’s four refineries located in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna have a combined installed capacity of 445,000 barrels per day (bpd) but have remained largely inactive for decades, despite multiple costly turnaround maintenance projects that have drained billions of dollars from public funds. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, disclosed the plan during an interview with Bloomberg TV anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC). “It’s one of the options that you have to consider if you find the right technical partner with the right capital,” Verheijen said, referring to a potential sale or partnership deal for the...