Politics
BBA Crushes Desmond Elliot in Surulere APC Primary Landslide
Barrister Barakat Odunuga-Bakare (BBA) defeated Desmond Elliot with 11,385 votes to 270 in the Surulere APC primary, sweeping all wards including one where Elliot got zero votes.
Business
Femi Otedola Commits $100 Million to Dangote Refinery Private Placement
Billionaire Femi Otedola announces readiness to invest $100 million in Dangote Refinery's private placement ahead of its September 2026 IPO.
Security
Nigerian Police Officer Apologises After Threatening to Kill Anyone Recording Him on Duty
A Nigerian police officer has apologised after a viral video showed him threatening to kill anyone who recorded him while on duty, sparking widespread outrage.
Entertainment
Basketmouth Laments Scandals Overshadowing Hard Work in Nigeria
Nigerian comedian Basketmouth criticizes the media and public for prioritizing scandals over genuine achievements, warning that this culture could discourage greatness and damage society.
Education
Health
DR Congo Confirms New Ebola Outbreak in Ituri Province
DR Congo confirms a new Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province linked to the Bundibugyo virus, with 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths. WHO declares a public health emergency.
NGO Free Medical Outreach for Teachers in Niger State
DIWA, with AusRelief and Niger State ministries, provided free medical screening and treatment to 150 teachers in Minna, promoting preventive healthcare and educator wellbeing.
Nigeria Has Capacity to Combat Ebola, Says NCDC
NCDC assures Nigerians no need to panic over Ebola, citing improved health systems and past success in containing the virus in 2014.
Civil society warns of health crisis from unhealthy diets
Civil society groups warn Nigeria faces a growing public health crisis due to unhealthy diets and ultra-processed foods, urging government action on sodium reduction.
WHO Allocates $3.4M for Ebola in DRC, Uganda
The World Health Organization has approved an additional $3.4 million to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, bringing total funding to $3.9 million.
