Stakeholders Urge Speedy Passage of National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF) Bill to Drive Sustainable STI Financing in Nigeria
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s technology and innovation ecosystem have called for the accelerated passage of the National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF) Bill currently before the National Assembly, describing it as…
NiDCOM Assures Safety of Nigerians in Middle East Amid Escalating Iran Conflict – FG Monitoring Situation, Urges Vigilance
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has reassured Nigerians living in the Middle East that the Federal Government is actively monitoring the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the region and…
NCPC Suspends All Pilgrimages to Israel and Middle East Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
The Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has announced the immediate suspension of all pilgrimages to Israel and the broader Middle East region due to the sharp escalation of conflict and…
Six U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iranian Missile Strike on Kuwait Military Facility – Death Toll Rises After Initial Reports
Six American service members were killed on Sunday, March 2, 2026, when an Iranian missile struck a U.S. tactical operations centre in Kuwait, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Monday.…
Dangote Unveils Ambitious Expansion into Steel, Electricity & Ports – Aims to Accelerate Industrialisation Across Africa
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to expand the conglomerate’s footprint into steel production, electricity generation, and port development, as part of a broader strategy to drive…
Former IGP Egbetokun Still “Holding Ground” at IG House? Rumors of Ogun Senate Ambition Emerge Amid Complicated Transition
Barely a week after his resignation as the 22nd Inspector-General of Police (IGP) on February 24, 2026, Kayode Egbetokun is at the center of fresh political drama, with unconfirmed reports…
Iranian Drones Strike U.S. Embassy Compound in Riyadh – Dangerous Escalation in Middle East Conflict
Iranian drones struck the United States embassy compound in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in one of the most direct attacks on U.S. diplomatic facilities in…
Kim Jong Un Declares North Korea Ready to Supply Iran with Missiles Against Israel: “One Missile Is Enough to Erase” the Country
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a dramatic and explicit warning of military support for Iran, stating that Pyongyang stands ready to provide Tehran with missiles for use…
DDNews Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 3rd of March, 2026.
mp4 Your browser doesn’t support the video tag. Governors Back Tinubu’s Oil Revenue Reform: The 36 state governors have endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s reforms requiring oil and gas revenue entitlements…
Hadiza Isma, Wife of Ex-Governor El-Rufai, Dismisses ICPC Wiretapping Claims: “They Lie. No Such Equipment Was Found”
Hadiza Isma, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly denied allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that wiretapping devices were recovered…