Nigerian Govt approves N48 billion to 12 selected universities
The Federal Government has approved N48 billion for engineering improvements in 12 selected universities across Nigeria. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the decision in Abuja during the inauguration of the TETFund Special High-Impact Intervention Projects committee. Each institution will receive N4 billion to either upgrade existing engineering facilities or build new workshops where […]
US-Israel attacks: ‘We wont be silent’ — Iran President vows
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Iran will not remain silent following alleged US-Israeli attacks on civilian sites. He made the statement in a post shared on social media on Monday. Pezeshkian claimed that a school in southern Iran and a hospital in Tehran were hit during the strikes. He described the attacks as […]
Hardest US strikes on Iran coming – Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said tougher American military strikes on Iran are coming as tensions escalate across the Middle East. Speaking on Capitol Hill, he stated that the “hardest hits” are still ahead. Rubio explained that Washington acted due to what it described as an imminent threat, warning that Iran could soon […]
We’re prepared for a long war’ – Iran Security chief, Larijani declares
Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, has stated that the country is prepared for a long war following recent US and Israeli strikes. He made the declaration as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. In a message shared on social media, Larijani said Iran had long expected a possible extended confrontation. He emphasized […]
Iran: If you take life of any American, we’ll hunt you down – US Secretary of Defence
United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has warned that anyone who harms or threatens Americans will face swift action. He made the statement during a press briefing in Washington DC amid rising tensions between the US and Iran. Hegseth stressed that the US government would not tolerate attacks on its citizens or military personnel […]
Kaduna: Bandits attack Kagarko, injure one, abduct scores
Armed bandits attacked Janjala Village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State in the early hours of March 2. The gunmen reportedly fired shots indiscriminately, leaving one resident injured and abducting several others. A 25-year-old victim, identified as Shamsu Adamu, sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to the General Hospital in Kagarko for […]
DSS arrests man over Benin City attack on Peter Obi, ADC leaders
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a 26-year-old man over alleged involvement in threats following the recent attack on Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Benin City. Obi and other political leaders reportedly escaped harm when gunmen disrupted a meeting. After the incident, the suspect allegedly posted on social media claiming […]
China calls for immediate ceasefire as Middle East conflict escalates
China has called for an urgent ceasefire and diplomatic efforts to halt the Middle East conflict, now in its third day, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Lebanon. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stressed dialogue and negotiation as the way to resolve the crisis, warning against the spillover of violence into neighboring […]
Saudi Arabia’s largest refinery burns after Iranian drone strike
Saudi Arabia’s largest oil refinery, Ras Tanura, caught fire after being targeted by Iranian drones on Monday. The facility, which processes about 550,000 barrels per day, was shut down as a precaution. The Saudi Defense Ministry confirmed the drone attack but said the projectiles were intercepted before causing major damage. Operations were halted amid growing […]
Iran: Khamenei’s wife, Bagherzadeh dies from injuries after Israeli-US attack
Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, wife of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died in Tehran after sustaining injuries during a joint US-Israeli airstrike. She had been in a coma since Saturday following the attacks. Bagherzadeh, 79, was struck while multiple military targets in and around Tehran were hit, an operation that also killed her […]