President Donald Trump's personal physician confirmed a visible neck rash was caused by a preventative skin cream treatment. The reddish mark sparked health questions, but his doctor maintains Trump remains in excellent overall health.
Comrade Austin Agada has been re-elected as Benue APC State Chairman for another four-year term, while a rival faction announced Benjamin Omale as chairman. The party's National Assembly caucus praised the outcome as a reaffirmation of Agada's 2022 mandat
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms UK military deployment including counter-drone helicopters and HMS Dragon to Cyprus following drone attack on RAF Akrotiri, amid regional tensions.
Anambra State Government has implemented pro-rata salary deductions for civil servants who failed to report for duty on Mondays, previously observed as sit-at-home days. Workers complain of irregular and excessive cuts at Jerome Udoji State Secretariat.
US and Israeli airstrikes have destroyed a building in Tehran where senior Iranian clerics were meeting to select a new supreme leader. President Trump declared it 'too late' for negotiations as Iranian drones retaliated against Gulf targets.
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President Bola Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele, former tax reform committee chairman, as Minister of State for Finance. The nomination was sent to the Senate for confirmation on March 3, 2026.
France has deployed Dassault Rafale fighter jets to secure its military installations in the UAE against Iranian drone attacks, following recent strikes in the region.
Nigerian pilgrims face cancellations as major airlines suspend services to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj due to escalating Iran-US tensions, though Saudi airspace remains open for now.
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri clarifies no personal grudge with Atiku Abubakar after switching to APC, advocating for southern presidency in 2027 based on morality and equity.
A medical investigation panel has suspended three doctors, including a hospital director, and cited 10 others for misconduct in the death of Chimamanda Adichie's 21-month-old son, Nkanu, following allegations of negligence.
Former US President Donald Trump publicly criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his handling of recent US-Israeli military action against Iran, stating the longstanding alliance has weakened. Starmer defended his cautious approach, citing legal an
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, as the new Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, who moves to the Ministry of Budget and National Pl
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NIDCOM refutes false claims about no distress calls from Nigerians in Middle East, confirming enquiries from citizens in Qatar, UAE, and Iran about evacuation amid Iran-US conflict.
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite in a ministerial reshuffle. Oyedele previously chaired the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has officially confirmed physical damage to Iran's Natanz nuclear facility following recent military operations, though no radiological consequences were detected.
Iran's Foreign Ministry alleges the US and Israel committed war crimes by deliberately targeting schools and hospitals, with over 160 students reportedly killed in Minab.
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri declares that no northerner should run for president in 2027, advocating for the South to complete its eight-year term to foster national unity, following his recent defection to the APC.
A physical altercation broke out between lawyers, including a male and female attorney, during the Lahore High Court Bar Association election, with videos showing chaotic scenes and gender-based abuse.
Suspected Iranian drones hit the US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, causing damage as the conflict expands regionally. President Trump promises a US response soon while evacuations and energy disruptions escalate.
Patty Etete, a senior legislative aide to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has resigned, alleging years of humiliation, discrimination, and physical assaults in the office. The resignation letter claims Akpabio was aware of the toxic environment.
Comrade Ifeanyichukwu Chukwudumebi's defection from PDP to APC sparks jubilation in Aboh Mbaise, with analysts warning it could reshape Imo's political landscape ahead of future elections.
Former US President Bill Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee about a viral photo from the Jeffrey Epstein files showing him in a hot tub with an unknown person, stating he was unaware of the image and denying any misconduct.
The Iranian Red Crescent confirms at least 555 fatalities from U.S.-Israeli strikes across 131 cities, as emergency teams respond to the humanitarian crisis.
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Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State declares no Northerner should contest the 2027 presidency, stating it's the South's turn for eight years, directly impacting former VP Atiku Abubakar's ambitions.
A young man's X post declaring Iran as the victor in the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel has ignited intense online discussions and diverse reactions from social media users worldwide.
A Nigerian serving in the US military sparked online debate by labeling US attacks in Sokoto and Iran as gifts from President Trump, calling him generous.
UK Cabinet minister Darren Jones insists the UK-US alliance remains strong operationally despite President Trump's public criticism over Britain's initial refusal to join strikes on Iran. Prime Minister Starmer cited lessons from Iraq in his decision-maki
An Iranian-American woman sparked online debate by sharing mixed emotions about reports of Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israeli airstrike, arguing foreign intervention isn't liberation.
The Nigerian federal government has commenced payment of February 2026 salaries to treasury-funded workers, attributing the delay to a technical hitch. One month's wage award arrears have been approved for payment, with remaining arrears scheduled in phas
As the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, focus shifts to nuclear weapons with nine countries possessing them. Russia and the US hold over 90% of global warheads, raising global instability concerns.