Politics
2027: PDP Screens Natasha for Kogi Central Senate Race
The PDP has commenced screening for 2027 elections, with Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan participating for Kogi Central Senatorial District in Lokoja.
Business
Dangote Rejects NNPC's Bid to Increase Stake in His Refinery
Aliko Dangote reveals NNPC tried to increase its 7.25% stake in his refinery but was rejected as he plans to list on the stock exchange for public ownership.
Entertainment
US-Based Friend of Late Alexx Ekubo Shares Last WhatsApp Chat, Mourns Actor
A US-based man mourns Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo by sharing their last WhatsApp chat, which now hits differently after his death from cancer.
Security
11 People Survive After Plane Crashes Into Atlantic Ocean Off Florida Coast
Eleven people survived a private plane crash into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. Rescuers found them in a life raft hours later, with fuel nearly exhausted.
Sports
Education
Health
FG to Expand Training Institutions, Standardise Midwifery Education
The Federal Government plans to expand training institutions and standardise midwifery education to meet global standards, aiming to improve maternal and newborn healthcare.
Orthopaedic Hospital Decries Infrastructural Gap, Electricity Bills
National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, faces infrastructural gaps, manpower shortages, and high electricity costs, spending N50-N60m monthly on power.
Lagos Plans Specialist Hospitals, Medical Innovation Zone
Lagos State unveils plans for specialist hospitals, a medical innovation zone, a new university, and digital health platform to transform healthcare and reduce medical tourism.
Nigeria Ready to Implement Africa Health Workforce Charter
Nigeria commits to the Africa Health Workforce Investment Charter, targeting $900m in health investments and addressing workforce shortages and migration.
PCOS Renamed PMOS: Landmark Change in Women's Health
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its metabolic and endocrine nature, improving diagnosis and treatment.
