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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