News, Middle East

Iran launches fresh Missile attacks on Israel amid conflicting signals over U.S. peace talks

admin March 24, 2026 0

Iran fired a new wave of missiles at Israel on Tuesday, escalating tensions just hours after Donald Trump claimed progress in efforts to end the conflict — a claim swiftly denied by Tehran. The renewed strikes came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he had spoken with Trump.

Health news

World TB Day 2026: LTR calls for urgent action to find missing cases, end silence around tuberculosis

admin March 24, 2026 0

Tuberculosis is not just a disease. In Nigeria, it is a silence — a silence in homes where persistent coughing is normalized, in communities where stigma overshadows science, and in data systems where thousands of cases remain unseen, unreported, and untreated. Today, on World Tuberculosis Day, the Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Nigeria breaks that silence. […]

news SPORTS

Fans drag FIFA to EU Court over skyrocketing 2026 World Cup ticket prices

admin March 24, 2026 0

A European supporters’ group has filed a lawsuit against FIFA, accusing the global football body of inflating ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup and exploiting its control over ticket sales. The complaint, submitted to the European Commission by Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and Euroconsumers, alleges that FIFA abused its monopoly to impose excessive pricing […]

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BUK expels 171 students over fake credentials, sanctions another for exam violence

admin March 24, 2026 0

The Senate of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has approved the expulsion of 171 students for presenting fake admission credentials. The decision was taken at the institution’s 433rd Senate meeting held on March 4, 2026, according to a statement issued by the university’s Public Affairs Directorate on behalf of the Registrar. The university said the action […]

ICPC NEWS, EFCC

EFCC seals Malami’s Abuja properties as ICPC moves to arraign El-Rufai

admin March 24, 2026 0

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday sealed properties belonging to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Abuja, while the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged financial crimes. EFCC officials were seen

Opinion

Don’t Just Change the Laws; Change the Heart of the Leader, by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE

admin March 24, 2026 0

Attitudinal change—especially among leaders—is the surest path to meaningful reform in governance. Systems matter, but character matters more. This is the central message in the work of Dr Mahmud Tukur. He does not argue that Nigeria’s challenges will disappear with another constitutional amendment or reform slogan. His point is more direct: our crisis is not […]

Crime Security

Terrorists bomb major bridge in Niger State, kill passengers in transit

admin March 24, 2026 0

Armed terrorists have bombed a bridge on Luma road, connecting Luma-Babana-Agwara communities in Borgu Local Government area of Niger. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, resulting in the closure of roads and other transportation routes in the affected areas. According to sources, the Babanna […]

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Gov. Makinde approves ₦10,000 transport allowance to ease fuel price burden on wokers

admin March 23, 2026 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved a ₦10,000 monthly transportation allowance for workers in the state to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices. The decision comes amid a sharp increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, which now sells between ₦1,320 and ₦1,330 per litre across the state. The Chairman […]

Emirates Council news North East

Fika Emirates Sallah Durbar: A symbol of unity, peace and cultural heritage (pictures)

admin March 23, 2026 0

Story Ibraheem El-Tafseer The historic city of Potiskum was awash in colors of tradition, royalty, and cultural pride today as the Fika Emirate hosted its annual Sallah Durbar at the Emir’s Palace. The grand ceremony, a hallmark of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Northern Nigeria, served as a vibrant display of the emirate’s rich heritage and […]

Health North East

EU-funded initiative targets reduction of child malnutrition deaths in North-East

admin March 23, 2026 0

Story by Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu A nutrition programme funded by the European Union Humanitarian Aid has contributed to a significant reduction in malnutrition-related child mortality across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, officials said on Monday. The assessment was made during a media dialogue in Damaturu, where journalists and health officials reviewed the