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Kuwait intercepted hostile drones on Monday, the third consecutive day of Iranian retaliatory strikes on neighbouring Gulf states in response to U.S. and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic. A series of loud blasts was heard on Monday morning in Dubai and the Qatari capital of Doha, according to witnesses. Loud bangs and sirens were heard earlier in Kuwait, according to witnesses. No injuries were reported after Kuwait air defenses intercepted the majority of the drones near Rumaithiya and Salwa neighbourhoods, the state news agency cited the director-general of the civil defense as saying. Tehran said it would target U.S.…

The Iran conflict killed one Chinese citizen in Tehran, the capital, while more than 3,000 were evacuated, China’s foreign ministry said on Monday, as its embassies and consulates in nearby countries swung into action to help the affected. Attacks by the United States and Israel from Saturday killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, provoking retaliatory Iranian strikes on Israel and other countries, including Gulf nations hosting U.S. military bases. Work groups set up by Chinese embassies and consulates in neighbouring countries will receive and assist those evacuated, ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular press briefing, but did not say how the…

The widening Iranian conflict is disrupting oil flows to several Asian countries as vessels are bottled up within the Middle East Gulf and crude and transport costs are rising, industry sources and analysts said on Monday. The disruptions highlight the risks to Asia, the world’s biggest oil consuming region, which sources 60% of its oil from Middle Eastern producers, from the fighting between the U.S. and Israel on one side and Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump signalled the U.S.-Israeli military assault could continue for weeks, which could mean a prolonged disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a pinch point…

 Australia’s Senate on Monday censured far-right lawmaker Pauline Hanson over “inflammatory and divisive” comments she made about Muslim people during a discussion about the possible return of Australian relatives of Islamic State militants from Syria. “They hate Westerners, and that’s what it’s all about. You say there’s great Muslims out there, well I’m sorry, how can you tell me there are good Muslims?” Hanson said in an interview with Sky News in February. Penny Wong, leader of Australia’s centre-left Labor government in the Senate, moved the censure motion against Hanson, who leads the anti-immigration One Nation party. The motion called on the…

The UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) on Wednesday reported that regional growth is projected to pick up from 2.9 per cent last year to 3.7 per cent in 2026.That compares well with global averages and pre-pandemic growth of around 3.2 per cent.Lowering inflationThe UN body noted that this positive outlook for Arab nations should also coincide with falling inflation, which is expected to reach 5.4 per cent next year.Contributing factors include increased investment in sectors outside the oil industry such as renewable power plants.At the same time, ESCWA said that the Arab region remains “highly exposed” to external…

The intersection between innovation and regulation took centre stage at the Zikoko Citizen Townhall on Saturday, February 28, themed, “Who shapes the Nigerian life?”  Held at the Four Points by Sheraton in Lagos, industry leaders dissected the psychological and financial toll of regulatory uncertainty, offering a pragmatic roadmap for founders navigating one of the world’s most volatile business environments. Speaking on a panel titled “Innovation under pressure: How politics shapes what can be built in Nigeria,” Oswald Osaretin Guobadia, Managing Partner at DigitA, an advisory and policy development firm, challenged the notion that innovation must always outpace the law. He…

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has officially joined APC.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Friday defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress.   ALSO: Tinubu’s Executive Order Halts N2.1tn NNPC Deductions, Sparks Oil Sector Debate   In a statewide broadcast, the governor said he decamped with his entire cabinet and […] The post BREAKING: Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri Officially Joins APC appeared first on NewsOnline Nigeria. Source link

Shareholders of Transcorp Hotels Plc have approved a final dividend of N1.20 per ordinary share for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, alongside a series of governance and strategic resolutions aimed at strengthening the company’s expansion framework. The resolutions were passed unanimously at the company’s 12th Annual General Meeting held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja. Dividend Approval and Financial Reporting Shareholders received and considered the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, together with the reports of the Directors, Auditors and Audit Committee. The approval of the N1.20 final dividend signals management’s confidence in earnings stability…

Pastor Adeboye exemplifies how God uses ordinary men to achieve extraordinary feats. His humility amid monumental achievements, his tolerance, and his calmness in leading millions despite human complexities are remarkable. Like Moses, who struggled with the burdens of leadership, Adeboye’s patience and resilience deserve close examination. Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, fondly called Daddy G.O., the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) worldwide, is a phenomenal figure whose life and work deserve serious study by individuals, international organisations, and nations, regardless of religious affiliation. His significance goes far beyond his pastoral role. There are aspects of his…

In recent times, Nigeria’s national grid has collapsed with a frequency that has become almost routine. Many observers have interpreted these repeated failures as evidence of systemic dysfunction, and rightly so. In efficient and resilient power systems, safeguards are built to manage excess generation through mechanisms such as effective curtailment, energy storage, or, more practically, the rerouting of power across a robust transmission network. A combination of these measures typically ensures grid stability even under fluctuating supply and demand conditions. However, a closer examination of Nigeria’s grid failures reveals more than operational weakness; it exposes a structural mismatch within the…