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40 pupils now reported killed in Iran school, authorities urge evacuation of Tehran

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- The death toll from an American and Israeli strike on an Iranian girls' elementary school has risen to 40, according to local media. PREMIUM TIMES reported the strike at a girls' ... Read More


PT Health Watch: Persistent fatigue, weight changes may signal thyroid disorder - Expert

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- Thyroid disorders are a group of conditions that affect the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, a small, butterfly-shaped organ located at the front of the lower neck. Though... Read More


Nigerian troops engage IPOB fighters in intense battle, kill one - Official

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- The Nigerian Army says troops have killed a suspected member of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and arrested two others during a battle in a hideout belonging to th... Read More


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