Nigeria News in English

Good morning! It’s 13th March, and here’s your Nigeria daily news capsule.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has verified account on X, vows to fight back.

Senate targets March 31 for passage of the 2026 Budget, adjourns for Sallah celebrations.

Troops kill ISWAP commander and over 20 terrorists in Yobe during recent attacks.

Israel claims to be ‘crushing’ Iran and Hezbollah, Netanyahu declares strength in recent speech.

APC Reps membership rises to 268 as 12 members defect from PDP and LP to APC.

Kogi officials forge strategic alliance to improve the state’s civil service operations.

Senate urges federal government to establish military base in Benue due to rising insecurity.

Lagos investigates socialite’s death after cosmetic surgery, warns against unaccredited clinics.

Tinubu enhances military equipment in ongoing anti-terrorism efforts amid rising attacks.

UN requires $14.3 billion more to assist 87 million people facing severe global crises.

China and Russia abstain as UN Security Council condemns Iran’s attacks on Gulf states.

AI surveillance in Africa raises concerns over privacy and civil freedoms, experts warn.

Lassa fever outbreak claims 99 lives in eight weeks, with nearly 2,000 cases reported.

Nigeria receives its first rollout of HIV prevention injection, aiming to enhance public health.

Scientists warn that mobile phones used by food vendors could spread infections widely.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!