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2026 Budget: Education ministry proposes N2.4trn, targets teacher shortage, infrastructure gaps

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has proposed a N2.4 trillion budget for the Ministry of Education for the 2026 fiscal year, with a major focus on addressing teacher shorta... Read More


One person killed in UAE as Iranian missiles target US bases in Middle East

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- At least one person has been confirmed killed in the UAE following missile attacks by Iran targeting US bases in the Middle East. UAE authorities confirmed the death of a person o... Read More


PDP reacts to Fintiri's defection, says governor is a "coward"

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the defection of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a move that runs contrary to po... Read More


Lagos govt speaks on N4.2bn capital allocation for deputy governor's office

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- The Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget has rejected reports alleging that N4.2 billion was earmarked in the 2026 budget for the purchase of office furniture and m... Read More


Iran retaliates, targets Israel, US forces in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- Iran has retaliated against American strikes by firing missiles and drones at Israel as well as US bases in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE. The situation has forced many Gulf ... Read More


Lassa Fever: Benue records death of 10 health workers, five doctors affected

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- The Benue State government has confirmed the death of 10 health workers, including five medical doctors, following a recent Lassa fever outbreak in the state. The disclosure was c... Read More


Trump warns US lives may be lost in war with Iran, seeks regime change

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- President Donald Trump has warned that some Americans would be killed in the war his country has just started with Iran. "The Iranian regime seeks to kill. The lives of courageous... Read More


Nigerians rally for Cuba as US grows politically schizophrenic, By Owei Lakemfa

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- The United States is becoming increasingly schizophrenic as it tramples on territories around the world. One of the first instances was when it imposed increased tariffs on many co... Read More


The soul of Nigeria Police: Addressing soft issues for modern challenges, By Umar Yakubu

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- If one really wishes to know how justice is administered in a country, one does not question the policemen, the lawyers, the judges. One goes to the unprotected - those, precisely,... Read More


Trump confirms US attacked Iran alongside Israel

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he ordered an attack on Iran. Mr Trump said early Saturday that the attack is "massive and ongoing" and intended to prevent Iran from ... Read More