Politics
Akpabio Reassures Senators Amid Primary Upsets and Tensions
Senate President Godswill Akpabio reassures lawmakers of efforts to minimize disappointments in party primaries amid tensions and losses.
Business
Vulnerable Economies Face $20bn Oil Bill Surge as Nigeria Records 70% Petrol Hike
Global vulnerable economies face $20 billion annual oil import surge as crude prices rise. Nigeria sees 70% petrol hike, impacting transport costs.
Security
Anambra Govt Vows to Prosecute Attackers on Chief of Staff's Convoy as Death Toll Rises to Four
Anambra State government pledges to hunt down gunmen who attacked Chief of Staff Dr Ben Nwankwo's convoy, killing four, including two police officers. Commissioner says no stone will be left unturned.
Entertainment
Lagos, Ibadan Gear Up for Femi Osofisan's 80th Birthday Celebrations
Nigeria's literary and theatre communities prepare to honour Professor Femi Osofisan on his 80th birthday with events in Lagos and Ibadan from June 11-18, 2026.
Education
Health
World Bank Sets 1.5 Billion AI Healthcare Target by 2030
World Bank targets 1.5 billion people for AI-driven healthcare by 2030, addressing global health deficits with digital innovations.
Borno Cholera Outbreak Kills 39, Suspected Cases Hit 4,204
Borno State intensifies response as cholera outbreak kills 39, with suspected cases rising to 4,204 across seven local government areas. Emergency measures activated.
NDLEA, Group Warn Against Substance and Alcohol Abuse
The NDLEA and I-CARE warned Gwagwalada Market traders against drug abuse and mixing alcoholic drinks, citing risks to physical and mental health.
WHO: Nigeria's Ebola Risk Low Despite Global Threat
The World Health Organization says Nigeria faces low Ebola risk, even as the virus spreads in Africa. Over 300 cases confirmed in DRC.
Pate, Adewole, APIN Seek New Health Financing Strategies
Nigeria's health leaders urge domestic financing to sustain HIV, TB, malaria gains amid donor cuts. APIN celebrates 25 years of public health impact.
