Politics
Umahi Reveals Identity of Nurse Who Died at His Residence, Denies Foul Play
Minister David Umahi confirms Mary Habila was a nurse, not a physiotherapist, and died from a nosebleed. He seeks autopsy but family declines on cultural grounds.
Business
40 Years After SAP, Experts Call for Developmental State Model in Nigeria
At a conference in Abuja, labour leaders, economists, and civil society groups declared Nigeria's market-driven economic model a failure, calling for a developmental state model with state intervention and social protection.
Security
Kano Hisbah Bans Movie Downloads on Mobile Phones to Protect Islamic Values
The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned downloading and distributing movies via mobile phones across all 44 local government areas to uphold public morality and Islamic values, effective immediately.
Entertainment
Filmhouse Group, Special Foundation bring Toy Story 5 to children
Filmhouse Group and The Special Foundation partnered to screen Toy Story 5 for children from Roydek Academy and Waslat Schools, marking the first collaboration between the organisations.
Education
Health
Sickle cell warrior emotional after AA blood transfusion
A sickle cell warrior shares her emotional reaction after her blood was replaced with AA blood, describing feeling lithe, supple, and able to breathe without dizziness.
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.
Nigeria Geography Quiz: States, Rivers and Cities
Explore Nigeria from Lagos to Lake Chad! Test your geography knowledge of the 36 states, the Niger and Benue rivers, Zuma Rock, Chappal Waddi and more in this fun Nigeria quiz.
