Politics
Ekiti 2026 Governorship Poll: APC's Oyebanji Leads Race Amid Unusually Calm Atmosphere
With less than nine days to the Ekiti governorship election, incumbent Biodun Oyebanji of the APC holds a commanding lead over 12 challengers, including PDP's Oluyede, in a race marked by unusual calm.
Business
Capital Inflows Signal Confidence Recovery, Not Just Hot Money
A response to criticism of Nigeria's capital inflows argues that portfolio investments are a normal first stage of confidence recovery, not speculative hot money, citing economic history and reforms under President Tinubu.
Security
Ogbomoso School Abductions Reveal Southwest Security Gaps
The abduction of pupils in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, highlights evolving insecurity in Southwest Nigeria, challenging its peaceful reputation and demanding stronger institutional responses.
Entertainment
Role of the Church in a Decaying World (2): Defining a Decayed Society
Stephen Wolemonwu examines biblical, theological, sociological, and philosophical definitions of a decayed society, highlighting moral inversion, anarchy, and loss of justice.
Education
Health
LDS Church Donates Cancer Equipment to FMC Ebute-Metta
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated medical equipment worth millions of naira to the Cancer Centre of FMC Ebute-Metta, Lagos, to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Lagos agencies partner on telemedicine for 152 communities
Blue Lagos Initiatives and LASHMA partner to deploy telemedicine services across 152 riverine communities in Lagos, improving healthcare access for underserved residents.
Faith and Medicine as Collaborators in Life Preservation
Health experts Rev'd Tony Akinyemi and Dr Grace Bajomo urge churches to view faith and medicine as partners in preserving lives, speaking at the third S.G.O. Uyeh Public Lecture Series in Lagos.
Cross River, Stakeholders Commit to Mandatory Health Insurance
Cross River State Health Insurance Agency reaffirms commitment to Universal Health Coverage, calling for mandatory insurance for all residents to reduce out-of-pocket spending.
US pledges $20m to boost regional Ebola preparedness
The United States has announced an additional $20 million to strengthen Ebola preparedness in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan, bringing total State Department contributions to over $220 million.
