Politics
ADC House of Assembly Candidates From 4 States Defect to APC
ADC House of Assembly candidates from Zamfara, Plateau, Taraba, and Jigawa states defected to the APC in Abuja, backing President Tinubu's 2027 re-election.
Security
Nigeria Flood Alert: FG Names 24 States, FCT at Risk for Two-Week Window
The Federal Government has issued a flood alert for 24 states and the FCT from September 27 to October 10, 2026, with critical-risk communities advised to prepare evacuation routes and secure essentials.
Business
FG Launches NPRDS Training in Oyo, Targets 5 Million Out of Poverty
FG begins NPRDS training in Ibadan, Oyo state, targeting 5 million Nigerians out of poverty in four years, with 200 trainees and 500 devices.
Entertainment
78-year-old Scottish grandmother becomes world's oldest female Fortnite streamer
Cath Bowie, 78, from Scotland, has earned a Guinness World Record as the oldest female Fortnite streamer, streaming up to six hours daily and amassing over 24,000 Twitch followers.
Education
Health
AI Can Answer Health Questions, But Can It Examine You?
AI chatbots make health information accessible, but they cannot replace medical examinations. Professional assessments, including vital signs and tests, remain essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Why Some People Are Born With Six Fingers: Medical Facts
A Nigerian nail technician's reaction to a client with six fingernails has sparked online curiosity. This condition, known as preaxial polydactyly, is a well-documented congenital anomaly.
Lagos Mandates N15,000 Health Insurance for Residents
Lagos State makes health insurance compulsory with a N15,000 annual Ilera Eko plan, covering consultations, maternity, chronic care, and hospitalisation.
Cholera Outbreak at Kano Prison Kills 2, NCoS Says Contained
Two inmates died from cholera at Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano State. NCoS confirmed the outbreak on September 23, deployed senior medical staff, and says no further deaths have been recorded.
US $110/kg Price Floor Could Unlock Nigeria's Mineral Investment
Bala Wunti, CEO of World Energy Council Nigeria, says a US $110/kg price floor for rare earth products could help Nigeria attract private investment into its critical minerals sector.
Nigerian History Quiz: From Empires to Independence
How well do you know Nigerian history? Test yourself on independence, the Sokoto Caliphate, Biafra, the Benin Kingdom, great nationalists and more in this gripping Nigeria history quiz.