Chukwuemeka Abandons England for Austria Ahead of World Cup
In a significant blow to England’s future midfield depth, Borussia Dortmund’s Carney Chukwuemeka has officially…
Chukwuemeka Abandons England for Austria Ahead of World Cup
In a significant blow to England’s future midfield depth, Borussia Dortmund’s Carney Chukwuemeka has officially switched his international eligibility to Austria. FIFA ratified the 22-year-old’s change of association late on Monday, clearing the path for the former Chelsea man to represent his country of birth at this summer’s World Cup. Austria, managed by Ralf Rangnick,…
Daily Petrol Use Drops to 56.9m Litres as Supply Tightens
Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption fell to 56.9 million litres in February, down from 60.2 million litres in January. New data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reveals a cooling of demand alongside a sharp contraction in supply. Total domestic petrol supply plummeted to 39.6 million litres per day, a significant drop…
Oil Prices Retreat From 100 Peak As Market Fears Ease
Global crude oil markets recorded their first significant decline since the escalation of Middle East hostilities, with benchmark Brent crude falling 8.45 percent to 90 per barrel and United States West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropping 8.58 percent to 86.77 per barrel on Tuesday. The correction follows Monday’s dramatic surge that pushed prices past 100…
Gumi: Nigerian Government Knows Identities, Locations of Terrorists
Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has asserted that the Nigerian government maintains comprehensive intelligence on the identities and precise locations of terrorists operating within the country, claiming that security agencies accompany him during engagements with armed groups in forest hideouts. In an interview with DRTV that began circulating on Tuesday, Gumi defended…
Senate Receives N1.9 Trillion FCT Budget For 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally submitted the 2026 statutory budget of the Federal Capital Territory Administration to the Nigerian Senate, seeking legislative approval for an estimated N1.9 trillion spending plan focused on infrastructure, healthcare, education, and poverty reduction programmes. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President’s letter on the chamber floor during Tuesday’s plenary…
World’s Fourth-Largest Refinery Halts Operations After Drone Strike in UAE
The Ruwais refinery in Abu Dhabi, described by state oil company Adnoc as the world’s fourth-largest single-site refinery, has halted operations as a precautionary measure following a drone attack on the nearby industrial complex, a source confirmed on Tuesday. The shutdown comes as Saudi Aramco’s chief executive warned that the escalating Middle East conflict could…
Nigeria Mourns Football Pioneer Onigbinde At 88
President Bola Tinubu has described the death of former Super Eagles head coach and renowned football administrator, Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, as a profound loss to Nigerian football, praising the late sports icon for his pioneering contributions to the development of the game in the country. In a condolence message issued through his Special Adviser…
Africa Records Highest Aviation Accident Rate Globally In 2025 – IATA Report
The African continent recorded the highest regional aviation accident rate in the world during 2025, even as global safety performance showed marginal improvement, according to the 2025 Annual Safety Report released on Monday by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The report, which assesses the safety performance of the global aviation industry, indicates that…
UEFA Slams Premier League’s ‘Unsustainable’ Spending Hike
The English Premier League has formally adopted a new financial framework allowing member clubs to allocate up to 85% of their revenue toward squad costs, a threshold that substantially exceeds the 70% limit imposed by European football governing body UEFA on clubs competing in continental competitions. The decision, finalised through a vote of Premier…
FA Imposes Heavy Fine On Rodri For Post-Match Referee Comments
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been handed an £80,000 fine by The Football Association for comments he made questioning the neutrality of referee Robert Jones following the club’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur on 1 February. The Spain international escaped a playing suspension after an independent regulatory commission determined that the threshold…