May 2026

Abuja: Team Nigeria delivered an impressive performance on the opening day of the Senior Athletic Championships in Accra, Ghana, securing first- and second-place finishes across multiple events. Rosemary Chukwuma opened …

Abuja: The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has fixed the price of its presidential nomination form at N60 million and released the official timetable for its 2027 primary elections. The party …

Abakaliki: The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested Nwankpu James, a self-styled prophet, for allegedly abusing and humiliating a child accused of witchcraft. The Commissioner of Police, Mrs Hope Okafor, …

TheDigger Intelligence Unit A new study has raised questions about a possible link between omega‑3 fatty acid supplements and the progression of dementia. Researchers observed that older adults who regularly …

New York: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched an upgraded “SHAKE the Salt Habit” package. The agency urges countries worldwide to step up the fight against excessive salt consumption—a …

An international probe has pushed lawmakers in Europe and the United States to question the soaring price of a top cancer drug. In Nigeria, where tens of thousands die of …

Nairobi: French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increased investment in Africa, describing it as the world’s youngest and fastest-growing continent, and urging moves to bolster its sovereignty and future …

Abuja: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that, starting in 2027, candidates will be allowed to bring and use their own personal computers for the Unified Tertiary …

Osogbo: Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has removed Oba Joseph Oloyede as Apetumodu of Ipetumodu following his fraud conviction. The governor’s spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, issued a statement on Monday in …

Umuahia: Hundreds of youths marched through Umuahia on Monday, protesting Sen. Orji Kalu’s third-term ambition and calling for a generational shift in Abia North’s 2027 Senate race. They specifically urged …