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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has asserted that no terrorist attacks have occurred in the state since the June 2022 massacre at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, characterising recent violent incidents including the killing of a traditional ruler as isolated criminal acts rather than coordinated terrorism. The governor made these claims…
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials, accusing them of fuelling instability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo through continued support for the M23 rebel militia and violations of the Washington Accords. The sanctions, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, represent the latest escalation…
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…
Applicants eyeing roles as general duty and specialist constables in the Nigeria Police Force now face a critical phase as the Lagos State Police Command gears up for a physical and credential screening starting March 9, 2026, aligning with similar efforts across the country to bolster law enforcement ranks. The announcement came from SP…
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…