Politics
Ebonyi Governor Warns Council Chairmen to Win LG for APC or Face Removal
Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru warned new council chairmen that failure to win their LG for APC in 2027 will lead to removal. He announced cash gifts and directives at the swearing-in ceremony.
Security
South Africa Bans 8 Goods Including Narcotics, Weapons, and Counterfeit Items
South Africa has published an official list of 8 goods strictly prohibited from importation, including narcotic drugs, automatic weapons, counterfeit goods, and cigarettes over 2 kg per 1,000 units.
Business
UAE ILOE Unemployment Compensation: How to Qualify and Claim
UAE's ILOE scheme pays 60% of basic salary for up to 3 months to terminated private and federal workers. Claims must be filed within 30 days.
Entertainment
5th Nigerian Humanitarian Awards Honours 14 for Community Service
Fourteen Nigerians were honoured at the 5th Nigerian Humanitarian Awards in Abuja for contributions to child welfare, poverty alleviation, youth empowerment and women's rights.
Education
Health
Diphtheria kills 17 in Niger State, officials blame low immunisation
Diphtheria has killed 17 people in Niger State in 2026, with 124 confirmed cases. Health officials blame low childhood vaccination and urge parents to immunise children.
Senegal first in Africa to make sickle cell drug locally
Senegal is the first African country to locally manufacture DREPAF, a generic hydroxyurea treatment for sickle cell disease, produced by Teranga Pharma with Drep.Afrique.
Canada Raises Proof of Funds for International Students
Canada increases proof of funds for study permits to C$23,448 for one student from September 1, 2026, excluding tuition and transport costs.
UAE Work Permit: 5 Conditions Workers Must Meet
The UAE has outlined five conditions workers must meet for a work permit, including age, job-role match, and valid trade licence. MoHRE can cancel permits for false documents or wage violations.
Malaria outbreak at Frankfurt Airport kills 2, infects 5
Two Frankfurt Airport employees died and five others were infected in a rare 'airport malaria' outbreak, likely from an infected mosquito imported on a plane, authorities say.
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.
