Politics
Cross River Governor Reverses Decision to Sack Traditional Rulers Council Chair
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reversed the removal of the Traditional Rulers Council chairman, extending his tenure after conflicting letters sparked controversy.
Business
NYSC Took Him to Iseyin for One Year, 11 Years Later He Still Calls It Home
Taiwo Samuel Ogunleye moved to Iseyin for NYSC in 2014 expecting one year; over a decade later, he calls it home, building a life and career in agriculture.
Security
Lagos gives Alaba Rago traders 72 hours to vacate or face enforcement
Lagos State has issued a 72-hour quit notice to traders along the Alaba Rago corridor on the Mile 2–Badagry Expressway, citing illegal structures and environmental hazards.
Entertainment
Peruzzi U-Turns on 12 Kids: Now Wants Only 2 Children
Afrobeats star Peruzzi now says two children are enough, reversing his 2020 wish for 12 kids, likely influenced by Nigeria's economic hardship.
Education
Health
Israel Refuses Lebanon Withdrawal, Strains US-Iran Peace Deal
Israel's refusal to withdraw from southern Lebanon threatens the fragile US-Iran peace accord, as Defense Minister Katz confirms troops will remain despite ongoing talks.
Stop Punishing Sickle Cell Warriors: A Call for Change
A personal account of living with sickle cell anemia in Nigeria, highlighting stigma, lack of medical care, and the urgent need for systemic change and compassion.
Nigeria's Sickle Cell Burden: 150,000 Newborns Yearly
Nigeria records 150,000 sickle cell births yearly. Experts highlight gaps in newborn screening, treatment access, and misconceptions on World Sickle Cell Day.
Lassa Fever Fatality Rate Hits 19.3% in 2026, NCDC Reports
Nigeria's NCDC reports Lassa fever case fatality rate rose to 19.3% in 2026, up from 18.9% in 2025. Outbreak affects 23 states, with highest burden in Ondo and Bauchi.
Doctor dies of Lassa fever as Benue records fresh outbreak
A senior doctor with APIN Foundation in Konshisha LGA, Benue State, has died from Lassa fever after battling the illness for over two weeks. The state health commissioner confirmed contact tracing and surveillance measures have been activated.
Nigeria General Knowledge Quiz: How Much Do You Know?
From the naira to Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, oil and the green-white-green flag, test your general knowledge about Nigeria, the Giant of Africa, in this all-round quiz.
