Politics
Tony Elumelu Retires as UBA Group Chairman After 12 Years, Appoints Successor
Tony Elumelu retires as UBA Group Chairman on August 21, 2026, after 12 years, complying with CBN tenure limits. Emmanuel Nnorom succeeds him.
Business
Lady Reveals How She Made First N1 Million After NYSC Through Tutoring
A Nigerian lady shared how disciplined saving and private tutoring during NYSC helped her earn her first ₦1 million. Her story went viral on social media.
Security
Police Arrest Father of Alleged N1.3bn Ghost Agency Boss in Ogbomosho
Police in Ogbomosho, Oyo state, have arrested the father of Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi, the alleged N1.3 billion 'ghost agency' director-general, and a family friend, sparking legal criticism from Femi Falana.
Entertainment
Sam Larry alive, responding to treatment after fatal auto crash, associate dismisses death rumours
Sam Larry is alive and receiving treatment after a fatal auto crash on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, which killed his bouncer. An associate dismissed death rumours.
Education
Health
Biohacker Bryan Johnson Diagnosed with Incurable Stomach Disease
Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur who spends millions yearly on anti-aging, has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, an incurable stomach condition that increases cancer risk.
Bundibugyo Ebola Trial Starts in DR Congo; Death Toll 506
A clinical trial for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has launched in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the outbreak's death toll reaches 506, according to health officials.
WHO launches trial for Ebola Bundibugyo treatments in DRC
WHO launches PARTNERS clinical trial in DRC to test MBP134 and remdesivir for Bundibugyo virus disease amid outbreak with over 1,400 cases and 440 deaths.
Nigeria Nears Trachoma Elimination, 11 LGAs Remain
Nigeria has achieved over 85% progress in eliminating trachoma, with only 11 LGAs yet to reach elimination status, says the Federal Ministry of Health.
DRC Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Largest Ever Recorded: WHO
The WHO warns the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC is the largest ever, with over 1,400 cases and 400 deaths, urging sustained international support.
Nigerian History Quiz: From Empires to Independence
How well do you know Nigerian history? Test yourself on independence, the Sokoto Caliphate, Biafra, the Benin Kingdom, great nationalists and more in this gripping Nigeria history quiz.
