Politics
El-Rufai to File No-Case Submission as DSS Ends Prosecution in Wiretapping Trial
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai will file a no-case submission after the DSS closed its case in his alleged wiretapping trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Business
Taraba State Slashes Street Sweepers' Allowance from N15,000 to N10,000
Taraba State reduces sanitation workers' monthly allowance from N15,000 to N10,000, citing resource management after new hires. Chairman defends decision amid backlash.
Security
Ottawa Police Chief Warns Officers Using Database to Hit on Women
Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs warns officers against using government databases to find women for intimate relationships, calling it sexual misconduct.
Entertainment
Jeremy Doku Welcomes Son Praise After World Cup Controversy
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku became a father days after his plan to leave the World Cup for his child's birth sparked controversy. The Belgium federation confirmed Doku's wife gave birth to a boy named Praise.
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.
Super Eagles Football Quiz: Test Your Naija Knowledge
Think you know the Super Eagles? Take our Nigeria football quiz on AFCON glory, World Cup heroes, Olympic gold and legends like Okocha, Kanu and Yekini. Play and prove you are a true fan!
