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Photo: One of 160 school girls killed alleged by US strike on February 28 The World Health Organization has warned that health systems across parts of the Middle East are under severe strain as casualties continue to rise following the ongoing military offensive involving the United States and Israel against Iran. In a statement issued on Wednesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more than 1,800 people have been killed and about 12,500 injured in less than two weeks of escalating hostilities, raising fears of a wider humanitarian crisis. The conflict intensified sharply after a large-scale joint strike on Feb.…

Photo: Tanker on fire in Gulf of Oman By Douglas Maha, Abuja Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has urged oil- and gas-producing nations in the Gulf to see Africa’s largest crude producer as a strategic partner rather than a rival, as tensions in the Middle East threaten global energy supply chains. In an interview with Reuters, Tuggar said the ongoing conflict involving Iran has disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit route for roughly a fifth of global oil supplies, contributing to export delays and sharp price volatility. He said Nigeria has long advocated deeper cooperation with…

Nigerian troops have killed at least 20 suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including a senior commander, during coordinated operations in Yobe State, the military said. The Joint Task Force in the North East said the raids were carried out in Goniri community in Gujba Local Government Area, beginning late on Monday and continuing into the early hours of Tuesday. In a statement, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, spokesperson for Operation HADIN KAI, said the insurgents had launched coordinated attacks on military positions under Sector 2 in what appeared to be an attempt to encircle troops…

Authorities in the United Kingdom have announced road closures and temporary airspace restrictions in Windsor ahead of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s planned state visit next week, as security agencies move to tighten measures around the high-profile event. The visit is the first by a Nigerian leader since military dictorar, Major Gen Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida visited Queen Elizabeth II in 1989. Tinubu is expected to arrive on Wednesday, March 18, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, with a formal reception scheduled at Windsor Castle hosted by King Charles III. In a statement, Thames Valley Police said it is coordinating with…

Iran on Wednesday warned it was prepared for a prolonged war of attrition that could “destroy” the global economy, after firing on two commercial ships and threatening vessels belonging to the United States and its allies. The warning came as Tehran tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which about 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas shipments pass. Despite the rising tensions, United States President Donald Trump said the war could end soon, claiming there were few remaining targets for US forces in Iran. Oil prices have surged since…

Photo: Lockheed Martin F-35 As fighting intensifies in the Middle East, the human cost of war continues to dominate headlines.But far from the battlefield, a different reality is unfolding, that is the one measured in rising share prices, expanding defence contracts and record revenues for major U.S. weapons manufacturers. Naija Daily News’ investigations into defence budgets, market performance and internal policy briefings show that America’s biggest military contractors are poised to make billions of dollars as governments rush to replenish weapons stockpiles and prepare for a prolonged conflict. Lockheed Martin: FIghter Jets, Missile Defence bringing in huge earnings Defence giant…

The Federal Government has announced plans to connect schools across Nigeria to reliable internet services as part of a major initiative aimed at strengthening digital learning, expanding access to modern educational tools, and harnessing technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to improve the nation’s education system. The government said expanding connectivity across the education sector would equip students with digital skills needed to thrive in a technology-driven global economy, while ensuring that Nigerian children have access to quality education comparable to global standards. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the…

A court in Norway has sentenced Nigerian U-20 international Daniel Daga to six months in prison after finding him guilty of committing a sexual act without consent. According to reports by TV 2 Norway, the verdict was delivered on Tuesday by the Nordmøre and Romsdal District Court following a hearing involving the 19-year-old midfielder who plays for Molde FK. In addition to the custodial sentence, the court ordered Daga to pay $1,050 in legal costs. Reports indicated that both the prison term and the fine were consistent with the penalties sought by prosecutors in the case. Daga, who gained international…

An Abuja-based fertility specialist, John Abebe was on Wednesday arraigned before a Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja, on a three-count charge bordering on fraud, criminal conspiracy and unlawful disclosure of confidential medical records. Abebe was arraigned alongside his medical facility, Joje Abebe Hospital Limited, before Justice A. A. Fashola of the FCT High Court. The case was instituted by the Inspector General of Police after a petition was submitted to the Nigeria Police Force by one Mr Hassan Turaki. The prosecution alleged that the medical practitioner unlawfully released the confidential medical records of a patient, Mrs…

Nigerian troops have recaptured a forward operating base in Ngoshe town in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State following a fierce operation against the insurgents of Boko Haram. The operation, conducted by the military in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), local vigilantes, and hunters, restored control of the strategic community after a deadly terrorist attack last week. The insurgents had earlier overrun the military position, killing at least 14 soldiers and several civilians, while abducting more than 100 women and children during the assault. A military source familiar with the operation said the General…