Politics
UK Government Reveals 2026 British Passport Processing Time: 3 Weeks
The UK government has published official guidance stating standard British passport applications take three weeks in 2026, with faster services for urgent needs.
Business
Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Finally Adopting His 20-Year-Old Power Sector Vision
Atiku Abubakar says Tinubu administration spent three years worsening Nigeria's power crisis before adopting a decentralized generation policy he championed since 2003.
Security
Bauchi State Denies Viral ₦1,500 Dowry Claim for Divorced Women
The Bauchi State Government has dismissed a viral claim that it approved a ₦1,500 dowry for divorced women, calling the video 'entirely false, baseless and fabricated.'
Entertainment
BBNaija Season 11 Show Ya Self Edition Kicks Off with ₦160 Million Prize
BBNaija Season 11 premiered on July 26, 2026, with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu hosting and Falz, Ycee performing. The winner will take home a record ₦160 million prize package.
Education
Health
Canada Targets 5 Health Professionals from Nigeria for 2026
Canada's government identified nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, and social workers as priority roles for international recruitment in 2026, offering benefits including settlement services and permanent residency pathways.
DRC Ebola Death Toll Exceeds 1,354 as Cases Jump 27%
Ebola outbreak in DRC kills over 1,354 in under 10 weeks. No approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo variant. Cases surge 27% in 5 days, health workers strike.
Humans Could Live Up to 156 Years in Lifespan Breakthrough
A new study suggests humans could live up to 156 years by tackling somatic mutations, but experts say brain and heart regeneration remain major hurdles.
France Records 5,764 Excess Deaths in June 2026 Heat Wave
At least 5,764 excess deaths occurred in France during a June 17-July 2 heat wave, the deadliest since 2003, with Paris hardest hit.
Ebola Deaths Surpass 1,000 as Africa Struggles to Contain Outbreak
Ebola deaths have surpassed 1,000 in the current outbreak, now the fastest-growing on record, as African health authorities race to contain the spread across multiple countries.
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.
