Politics
9 Factors That Will Decide Osun 2026 Governorship Election
Over 2.3 million Osun voters choose among 14 candidates on Saturday, with Adeleke, Oyebamiji, and Salam in a tight race. Key factors include party dynamics, Davido's influence, and vote-buying fears.
Security
Man jailed 13 years, 20 lashes for raping neighbour's daughter in Minna
Aliyu Bala gets 13 years imprisonment and 20 lashes for raping his neighbour's 10-year-old daughter in Minna, Niger State, plus N250,000 compensation.
Business
NNPC Cuts Petrol Price to N1,250 in Abuja, New Rates Released
NNPC Ltd reduced petrol prices at Abuja filling stations from N1,299 to N1,250 per litre, following Dangote Refinery's N50 gantry price cut, offering relief to motorists.
Entertainment
Burna Boy Rejects Afrobeats Big 3 Label, Says Only Big 2 and Himself
Burna Boy declared there are only two in Afrobeats' Big 3, placing himself apart, sparking mixed fan reactions online.
Education
Health
Georgia Exempts 3 Categories of Foreigners From Citizenship Test
Georgia exempts foreigners with physical, psychological, intellectual, or sensory disorders from its citizenship test, but only if the Commission on Citizenship Issues deems the condition makes assessment impossible.
Baby rescued from Colombia earthquake rubble in dramatic video
A 6-month-old baby was pulled alive from rubble in Cali after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed at least 181 and injured 2,595 in western Colombia.
Pogba Set for Monaco Exit After Injury Setback
Paul Pogba is expected to leave Monaco amid talks over contract termination after a fresh thigh injury during training, according to L'Equipe and Nicemartin.com.
Niger Agency Records 192 Child Abuse Cases in Eight Months
Niger State Child Rights Protection Agency recorded 192 child abuse cases from November 2025 to June 2026, including rape, trafficking, and forced marriage, says DG Ummul Mohammed.
Nigeria welcomes Gavi's $500m immunisation support for 2026-2030
Nigeria welcomes Gavi's US$500 million support for 2026-2030 immunisation, aiming to strengthen domestic financing and institutional capacity to sustain vaccination beyond 2030.
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.
