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At least 31 people have been killed and thousands displaced after Tropical Cyclone Gezani tore through Madagascar with wind gusts reaching 167mph (270kph), authorities have confirmed. The country’s disaster management office said four people remain missing, while 36 others sustained serious injuries. A total of 6,870 people have been displaced, […]

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has approved the immediate payment of February salaries to civil servants ahead of the 2026 Ramadan fast. The payment is scheduled to commence on Friday, February 13, 2026, in a move aimed at easing financial pressure on workers as they prepare for the holy […]

The federal government has unveiled a free nationwide training programme aimed at enhancing financial literacy among Nigerians, targeting 10 million citizens with a focus on youths and women. The initiative is designed to equip participants with essential financial skills, investment knowledge, and digital competencies to foster sustainable wealth creation and […]

Lagos, February 11, 2026 – The Lagos State Government has unveiled wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening the criminal and civil justice systems in the state, reducing case backlogs, and improving access to justice for residents. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, spoke with judicial correspondents on Tuesday, explaining that […]

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in partnership with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health (OSSAP-WH), has begun coordinating interventions to tackle challenges affecting women in Nigeria. Dr Adanna Steinacker, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health, disclosed […]

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the benefits of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda will be felt across all states and communities in the country. The President gave the assurance in Abuja at the closing ceremony of the second edition of the National Economic Council Conference held at the […]

The Department of State Services has alerted the Kwara State Police Command to a possible attack on Gbabe community in Baruten Local Government Area, days after a deadly assault on Woro community in neighbouring Kaiama LGA. In a letter dated February 5, 2026, and signed by the State Director of […]

The Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating the circulation of Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Type 2, setting a 2026 deadline to halt transmission in the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu made this known during a high-level meeting with the President of Global Development at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, […]

Bangladesh is set to hold its 13th general election on Thursday, marking the first national vote since the 2024 mass uprising that ended the 15-year rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and forced her into exile. Authorities have deployed extensive security across the country, with more than 157,000 police […]