Politics
Catholic Priest Urges Tinubu to Secure Borders Amid Terrorist Influx
Rev'd Fr. Philip Uchendu calls on President Tinubu to beef up border security, decrying killings and porous borders during KSM Patron Feast in Lagos.
Business
Real Estate Firm Provides Free Healthcare and Food to Ogun Community
Abode Assets Limited offered free medical care, food, and clothing to over 200 residents of Obafemi Owode Community in Ogun State, as part of its Adopt A Community Initiative.
Security
ISWAP Bomb-Making Specialist and Senior Commander Surrender to Nigerian Troops in Yobe
Two ISWAP members, including a bomb-making specialist, surrendered to Nigerian troops in Yobe State, marking a major win for security forces against Boko Haram and ISWAP in the north-east.
Entertainment
Starz BSM Solidifies Rising Fame with New Single 'Maria'
Nigerian artist Starz BSM releases 'Maria (Perfect Woman)', blending Afrobeats, Afropop, and Jazz/Soul. The track showcases his authentic storytelling and emotional depth, marking a key step in his career.
Education
Health
Faith and Medicine as Collaborators in Life Preservation
Health experts Rev'd Tony Akinyemi and Dr Grace Bajomo urge churches to view faith and medicine as partners in preserving lives, speaking at the third S.G.O. Uyeh Public Lecture Series in Lagos.
Cross River, Stakeholders Commit to Mandatory Health Insurance
Cross River State Health Insurance Agency reaffirms commitment to Universal Health Coverage, calling for mandatory insurance for all residents to reduce out-of-pocket spending.
US pledges $20m to boost regional Ebola preparedness
The United States has announced an additional $20 million to strengthen Ebola preparedness in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan, bringing total State Department contributions to over $220 million.
NEPWHAN Alarmed by TB Drug Shortage in Nigeria
NEPWHAN raises alarm over TB drug stock-out nationwide, criticizes government's failure to fund TB programs, and calls for emergency intervention to prevent deaths among PLHIV.
E-hailing drivers protest for health insurance and reforms
Hundreds of e-hailing drivers in Lagos protested, demanding health insurance coverage and reforms. They urged the government to enforce compliance with NHIA directives for platform workers.
