Politics
NYSC to Blacklist Employers Who Fail to Provide Accommodation for Corps Members
NYSC Director-General Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu warns that employers failing to provide accommodation and transportation for corps members will be blacklisted from future postings.
Business
Mauritius Announces 21 African Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Entry in 2026
Mauritius has released its official list of visa-exempt countries for 2026, including 21 African nations. Citizens can travel for tourism without a visa, but entry is not guaranteed.
Security
Toba Ijaya Killing: Full List of MC Oluomo's Allies Assassinated in Lagos
Toba Ajiboye, known as Ijaya, was assassinated in Lagos on July 12, 2026. He is the third close ally of NURTW president MC Oluomo to be killed in targeted violence.
Entertainment
Nigerian billionaire Iyinoluwa Aboyeji reveals how Mark Zuckerberg invested in his company
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji became a millionaire at 23, co-founded Andela and Flutterwave, and revealed Mark Zuckerberg invested in Andela after being inspired by The Social Network.
Education
Health
Ebola Outbreak Tops 2,000 Cases in DR Congo, WHO Warns
More than 2,000 Ebola cases, including 754 deaths, have been recorded in DR Congo. WHO warns the outbreak may be two to four times larger than official figures suggest.
FG Expands Cancer Funding, Local Drug Production to Improve Care
Nigeria expands funding, local drug production, and research to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment while easing patients' financial burden, NICRAT says.
Europe Heatwave: Over 10,000 Excess Deaths in June
European countries reported over 10,000 excess deaths during the June heatwave, with 9,000 among people aged 65+, according to EuroMOMO data.
750g preterm baby discharged after 6 months in Akwa Ibom
A baby girl born at 25 weeks weighing 750g has been discharged from Ibom Multi-Specialty Hospital after six months of intensive care, marking the smallest baby the hospital has successfully managed.
Yobe Approves Retirees Enrolment in Health Insurance Scheme
Yobe State Government approves enrolment of state and local government retirees into the Social Equity Programme of its health insurance scheme to reduce out-of-pocket spending.
Nigeria General Knowledge Quiz: How Much Do You Know?
From the naira to Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, oil and the green-white-green flag, test your general knowledge about Nigeria, the Giant of Africa, in this all-round quiz.
