Politics
Nigeria Re-elected to UN CEDAW Committee, Boosting Gender Equality Leadership
Nigeria secured re-election to the UN CEDAW committee with 123 votes, reinforcing its global gender equality leadership and commitment to women's rights.
Business
NFD, Ducor Launch Billhook Foods to Boost Liberia Rice Value Chain
New Frontier Developments and Ducor sign a joint venture to establish Billhook Foods, investing $10 million initially to boost Liberia's rice value chain and improve food security.
Security
7 Boko Haram, ISWAP Commanders Arrested at Katsina Airport After Hajj
Seven Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders were arrested at Katsina airport returning from Hajj, says Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo, crediting Nigeria's integrated identity system.
Entertainment
Nigerian Man Takes ₦1,000 to UK Store, Shows What It Can Buy
A Nigerian man tested the value of ₦1,000 at a UK store, finding he could not buy any item. The viral TikTok video sparked reactions online.
Education
Health
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Infects 1,094, Kills 277 in Five Weeks
WHO reports the DRC Ebola outbreak has infected 1,094 people and killed 277 within five weeks, making it the largest first-month outbreak in Africa. The Bundibugyo strain has no licensed vaccine.
Locked Hospital Fails Women in Akwa Ibom Despite Commissioning
A newly built primary healthcare centre in Akwa Ibom remains locked and non-functional, denying women and children essential medical services despite government commissioning.
Nigeria vows to sustain COVID-19 health gains as grant ends
Nigeria commits to institutionalising health system improvements from the Global Fund's COVID-19 Response Mechanism, focusing on surveillance, labs, oxygen, and emergency preparedness.
DRC Ebola outbreak kills 89 in a week; Nigeria ramps up
The Ebola outbreak in DRC has killed 89 in a week, with high community transmission. Nigeria, with no cases, has released ₦10 billion and heightened surveillance.
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.
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.
