Politics
Shehu Sani Tells INEC-Affected Candidates to Stop Legal Battles
Former Senator Shehu Sani advised candidates excluded by INEC's final 2027 list to stop costly lawsuits and strategize for future elections, citing a Supreme Court ruling.
Security
Nigerian Troops Kill 25 ISWAP Terrorists in Borno Attack
Nigerian troops killed 25 ISWAP fighters in Kukawa, Borno State, repelling a night assault. A senior ISWAP commander was also killed in Ondo State.
Business
NGX All-Share Index Drops 0.97% as Market Cap Falls to N161.26trn
Nigerian Exchange closes week lower: All-Share Index declines 0.97% to 248,363.55 points, market capitalisation falls to N161.260 trillion amid mixed trading.
Entertainment
Lagos Event to Feature Johnson, Others on Nigeria’s Development Discourse
Public affairs analyst Dr Jide Johnson, security expert Timothy Avele, media figure James Ojo and 2023 AA governorship candidate Tope Balogun will join a panel at a Lagos event
Education
Health
Kano Father Loses 5 Children to Diphtheria in 8 Days
A Kano father lost five children to suspected diphtheria within eight days, as the state records over 38,000 cases and 1,800 deaths since 2022.
WalkHeartOn 10.0 draws 25,536 registrations in Lagos
Power Oil's WalkHeartOn 10.0 recorded 25,536 registrations and 11,896 attendees in Lagos on World Heart Day, promoting heart health and active living.
Fake fertility doctor arrested after 7 years in Ibadan
Adeniyi Benjamin, 45, was arrested by Oyo police for allegedly posing as a doctor at Life Is Good Hospital in Ibadan, treating fertility patients without a licence.
NCDC Reviews Ebola Readiness After Kenya Confirms Virus Case
NCDC says no Ebola case in Nigeria as of October 6, but Kenya's imported case raises risk. Nigeria has run simulation exercises and issued new guidance for travellers and health workers.
Abia hospital performs first brain surgery, saves 19-year-old
Abia State Specialist Hospital in Umuahia has successfully performed its first major brain surgery on a 19-year-old patient, saving his life after he arrived in a deep coma with severe intracranial bleeding.
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.