The latest news landscape in Nigeria reflects a mix of international concerns and significant domestic developments. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed that no emergency calls or distress reports have been received from Nigerians currently living in Iran. This update comes despite the sharp rise in tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which has kept the global community on high alert.
On the home front, the Department of State Services (DSS) has taken a 26-year-old teacher, Udeme Stephen, into custody. He is allegedly linked to threats and a shooting incident that occurred on February 24 in Benin City, Edo State. The incident involved high-profile figures, including the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and other prominent opposition leaders.
In a move toward economic restructuring, all 36 state governors under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum have given their support to President Bola Tinubu’s latest policy. The directive mandates that all oil and gas revenue entitlements be paid directly into the Federation Account. To facilitate this shift, the Federal Government has provided a transition window for contractors to align with the new requirements set out in Executive Order 9.
Meanwhile, health experts are raising the alarm as Nigeria marks the 2026 World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day. While the country previously celebrated milestones like the eradication of Guinea worm, these gains are now under threat. Reports has learned that a combination of dwindling donor funding, regional insecurity, and strict import regulations is making it harder to sustain the fight against illnesses like trachoma and lymphatic filariasis.
The impact of Middle Eastern tensions has also been felt on the streets of Lagos. Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) recently held a peaceful protest in the state to condemn the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during strikes by the United States and Israel. The demonstrators marched through the city with placards, voicing their opposition to foreign military interventions and showing solidarity with the Iranian people.
