Politics
Nigeria loses voting rights at ILO conference over unpaid dues
Nigeria was denied voting rights at the International Labour Conference in Geneva due to unpaid obligations, sparking concerns over its influence in global labour governance.
Business
Flood Ravages Rivers Community, Residents Count Losses
Heavy flooding in Oro-Owo Community, Rivers State, destroys homes and businesses. Residents cry out for government intervention as recurring floods cause devastation.
Security
Adeleke Escapes Podium Collapse at Osun Rally; Officials Downplay Incident
Governor Ademola Adeleke escaped injury when a podium collapsed during a political rally in Osun State. Officials dismissed the incident as minor, and the event continued without casualties.
Entertainment
Tonto Dikeh's Fan Organises Free Buses in Abuja for Her Birthday, She Reacts
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh celebrates her birthday as a fan named Jojo of Abuja arranges free buses and cars in Abuja, paying for commuters' fares. She prays for him as fans applaud the gesture.
Education
Health
US-Nigeria $2bn Deal Tracks Health Data, Boosts Surveillance
The US State Department reveals that the $2 billion health agreement with Nigeria includes data tracking and enhanced surveillance to enable rapid responses to disease outbreaks.
Niger First Lady Launches 2026 Child Health Week
Niger State First Lady Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago flags off 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week, emphasizing healthcare as a shared responsibility.
Eye Health Initiative Trains Practitioners, Treats 500 in Osun
Over 500 residents in Osun received free eye treatment under Vision Without Borders 2.0, which also trained health workers on basic eye assessment.
Eye Health Initiative Trains Health Workers in Osun
An eye health initiative trained community health practitioners and provided free eye treatment to over 500 residents in Osun State, emphasizing early detection.
Niger State Launches Private Health Facilities Agency
The Niger State Ministry of Health establishes NISPHFA to regulate private healthcare, enhance quality, safety, and accountability. The agency will register, inspect, and enforce standards across 20 facility categories.
