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…

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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…

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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…

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Bwala: Insecurity Not Worsening

    Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has rejected assertions that insecurity is deteriorating across Nigeria, insisting instead that the Federal Government is actively containing the situation through sustained military operations and international partnerships. His remarks came during a recorded appearance on Al Jazeera’s “Head to Head” programme with…

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UK Raises Language Requirement For Permanent Residency

  Migrants seeking permanent residence in the United Kingdom will from March 2027 be required to demonstrate English language proficiency at A-level equivalent standard, a significant increase from the current GCSE-level requirement that has governed settlement applications for years. The change, forming part of a broader package of immigration reforms announced by the UK Home…

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Italy Deploys Air Defenses to Gulf Amid Iran Strikes

Italy has stepped forward with military support for Gulf countries facing Iranian retaliatory strikes, deploying air defence systems while coordinating with European allies to safeguard Cyprus, as escalating Middle East tensions prompt Rome to prioritize regional stability and protect its citizens and energy interests. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the initiative during an interview with…

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