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Iran has reportedly launched at least 10 ballistic missiles targeting American military bases in the region, in what Tehran says is direct retaliation for the recent U.S. bombing of its nuclear sites. One of the missile attacks was aimed at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. base in the Middle East, which houses over 11,000 American troops and more than 100 aircraft, including strategic bombers and surveillance planes. Qatari officials confirmed that air defense systems were activated and successfully intercepted the missiles. No casualties or damage have been reported so far. Air raid sirens also sounded at other U.S. military installations in Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain shortly after the Al Udeid base came under threat. The strikes come after President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes over the weekend on Iran’s key nuclear facilities, using 30,000-pound bunker buster bombs. The attacks have drawn sharp warnings from Tehran, which has vowed to hold the U.S., Israel, and Wes...

Vladimir Putin  Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran, describing them as unjustified aggression, while pledging support for the Iranian people. Putin made the statement during a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Moscow on Monday, just two days after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered strikes on three of Iran’s key nuclear sites. “The unprovoked aggression against Iran has no basis and no justification,” Putin said in his televised statement. “For our part, we are making efforts to assist the Iranian people. I’m very glad you are in Moscow today so we can discuss all these pressing issues and think together about how we could get out of today’s situation.” In response, Araqchi defended Iran’s position, insisting the country’s actions were in legitimate self-defence. He also expressed appreciation for Russia’s stance, thanking Moscow for condemning the U.S. strikes. “Russia is today on the right side of history and int...

The Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has commenced the construction of a new Male Students’ Hostel through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative with African Partners Plus Limited, Lagos. The project is being executed under the Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) model. According to an official announcement posted on the institution’s Facebook page, site clearance and excavation work at the project site is nearing completion, marking significant progress in the early stages of the development. The hostel project is estimated to cost N4 billion, with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TetFund) contributing N1 billion as part of its intervention through the private partnership arrangement. This means the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, through TetFund, is covering 25 percent of the total cost, while the private developer will shoulder the remaining 75 percent. The BOT arrangement allows African Partners Plus Limited to finance, construct, and operate the facility for an agreed period before...

  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the recent incident where Nigerian students were forced to write the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in total darkness, calling it a “national disgrace.” Atiku’s statement comes amid widespread outrage over the poor conditions in which the exams are being conducted, with many students taking critical exams in inadequate and unfit environments. In response to these complaints, the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to appear before it this Friday to explain the problems affecting the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The Committee Chairman, Oboku Oforji, emphasized that WAEC had previously failed to honor an invitation to address the panel regarding the numerous complaints and irregularities reported during the exams. Adding to the criticism, the National ...

  In a move that brings relief and joy to many students, the management of Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has reaffirmed its commitment to refunding tuition fees paid by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) for the 2024/2025 academic session, as well as the remaining balances for beneficiaries of the 2023/2024 session. This assurance was given by the institution’s bursar, Malam Samma'una Nuhu, during a recent meeting with the Students' Union Government (SUG) President, Comrade Haruna Umar, held on Monday. According to Malam Samma'una, the institution has already prepared a payment voucher worth over ₦15 million to kickstart the refund process. He emphasized the school’s readiness to ensure that every beneficiary receives the exact amount remitted by NELFund without delay or deductions. “We've prepared a voucher of over ₦15 million to start refunding the students' money. We will make sure that all students get their money as sent to us without any hitches,” he said...

On May 19, 2025, the Kano State Censorship Board announced the suspension of 22 Hausa films, a move that has sparked widespread debate. The board directed film producers and copyright holders to immediately stop airing the films on YouTube and television stations. The chairman of the board, Abba El-Mustapha, told Arewa Radio Kano that the decision became necessary to curb content that contradicts the customs and Islamic morals of the state. This action follows previous regulations introduced by the board, including the ban on the "Bikin Kauyawa" (village-style wedding celebrations) held during marriage ceremonies in the state. The board stated that the law empowers it to ensure that all films and other forms of media comply with religious teachings and cultural values. Abba El-Mustapha emphasized the board's collaboration with security agencies and religious leaders to ensure compliance and gain public support. This directive is part of new laws passed by the Kano Sta...