Politics
Nigeria Names 6 Individuals, 3 Entities for Terrorism Financing
Nigeria designates 6 individuals and 3 entities for alleged terrorism financing, including BDCs linked to ISWAP, following US sanctions.
Business
65-Year-Old Man Buys N1.5M Building in 1990, Now Selling for N350M
A 65-year-old Nigerian man purchased a two-storey building for N1.5 million in 1990 and is now set to sell it for N350 million in 2026, highlighting massive real estate appreciation over 36 years.
Security
Bandits Kill Sokoto Chief Imam, Abduct Several Residents in Fresh Attack
Chief Imam Liman Audu and three others were killed by bandits in Sokoto state. Residents criticize lack of security response during the hours-long raid.
Entertainment
DStv Subscribers to Get New Drama Channel Novelas+ from July 2026
Canal+ will launch Novelas+ on DStv from 1 July 2026, offering telenovelas and drama series across multiple packages, enhancing value for subscribers.
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.
