Politics
Atiku Warns Against Weaponising Bail as Court Refuses El-Rufai Review
Atiku Abubakar warns against weaponising bail after court refuses to review El-Rufai's conditions, citing constitutional rights and fair judicial process concerns.
Business
NMDPRA Approves New Fuel Import Licences for 7 Major Marketers Amid Supply Pressure
Nigeria's NMDPRA has issued new fuel import permits to seven major marketers for Q3 2026 as petrol stocks drop to 16 days, aiming to stabilise supply amid Dangote Refinery export threats.
Security
US court sentences Anambra LG chairman to 5 years for $3.5m romance scam
Anambra LG chairman Franklin Nwadialo sentenced to 5 years in US for $3.5m online romance scam targeting elderly victims on dating sites.
Entertainment
Deeper Life Lady Shares Ordeal Before Allowed to Sing in Choir
A lady who grew up in Deeper Life Bible Church narrated how female choir members were checked for tight pants before singing, sparking reactions.
Sports
Education
Health
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.
UN Staff in Nigeria Donate Blood on World Blood Donor Day
UN staff in Abuja donated 23 units of blood on World Blood Donor Day, highlighting Nigeria's critical shortage of safe blood and calling for more voluntary donors.
Zamfara, WHO Develop Emergency Plan for Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Zamfara State Ministry of Health and WHO launch a Multi-Hazard Incident Action Plan to strengthen preparedness for Ebola, cholera, and other public health emergencies.
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.
