Politics
NBA Election 2025: Female Candidate Badejo-Okusanya Leads With 45% of Votes Cast
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya leads the NBA presidential election with 45.18% of votes, despite a cyberattack that delayed voting by over seven hours.
Business
CIBN Expects CBN to Hold Benchmark Interest Rate at 26.5% at MPC Meeting
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) predicts the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will maintain the benchmark interest rate at 26.5% at the upcoming MPC meeting.
Security
Anambra Teacher Accused of Flogging Student to Death Surrenders to Police
The 47-year-old teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old boy to death in Anambra has surrendered to police and is in custody, the state command confirmed.
Entertainment
TikToker Joseph Prince Stabbed, Battles for Life After Attack by Touts
Nigerian TikTok influencer Joseph Prince, known as Joffy, is hospitalized after being stabbed by street touts demanding money from his film crew. Management denies death rumors.
Education
Health
Ebola Body Transport Fuels Congo Outbreak: UN Warns
The UN warns that unsafe transport of Ebola victims' bodies is fueling the outbreak in Congo. New cases rise as burial practices spread the virus.
Stomach Ulcer Real Causes: Not Pepper or Hunger
Contrary to popular belief, pepper and hunger do not cause stomach ulcers. Most ulcers are caused by H. pylori infection or NSAID painkiller use, and they are curable.
WHO, UNICEF Warn Funding Gap Could Reverse Immunisation Gains
WHO and UNICEF warn that a funding gap threatens to reverse immunisation gains in poorer countries, risking millions of children's lives.
45% of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented: WHO
A new WHO report reveals that nearly half of dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, including hearing loss and smoking.
Family Lauds Edo Govt for Rescuing Mentally Ill Woman
The family of a mentally ill woman rescued by the Edo State Government has praised the authorities for their swift intervention, bringing hope and relief after months of distress.
Nollywood Quiz: Movies, Stars and Legends
Are you a true Nollywood fan? Test your knowledge of Nigerian cinema, from Living in Bondage to Aki and Pawpaw, Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele and the icons of Naija film.
