Nigerian scholar’s research reveals insights on long COVID, culture, communication
By Emmanuel Okogba As global attention continues to focus on health inequality and access to care, Nigerian-born researcher Ruth Ese Otaigboria is gaining recognition for work that explores how culture, language, and communication shape people’s health experiences Otaigboria, a graduate researcher at Northern Illinois University, is building a scholarly profile at the intersection of anthropology […]
Alleged N36m Fraud: Court reserves ruling on Blessing CEO’s bail application till June 9
Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, June 5, 2026, reserved ruling until June 9, 2026, on the bail application filed by social media influencer, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (a.k.a Blessing CEO) who is standing trial over an alleged N36 million fraud.
Trafficking: Lagos NSCDC arrests three suspects, rescues 24 victims in Badagry
He said some victims had been missing for as long as three years, while others had been missing for nine months and six months, respectively.
Jonathan urges judiciary, legal practitioners to strengthen institutions, uphold justice
YENAGOA — Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on members of the legal profession to embrace their nation-building responsibilities by strengthening institutions, upholding justice and safeguarding the integrity of Nigeria’s legal system. Jonathan made the call on Friday while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association in […]
Naira depreciates to N1,397/$ in parallel market.
The naira on Friday depreciated to N1,397 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,390 per dollar on Thursday.
Putin rules out meeting Zelensky; vows to pursue war goals
Russia has demanded control of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region as well as sweeping political and military restrictions on its neighbour.
Insecurity: MFM suspends overnight vigils, orders services to end 8pm nationwide
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has suspended all overnight vigils and directed that church programmes across the country must end by 8:00 p.m., citing growing security concerns nationwide.
Oyo abduction: No abducted schoolchild has died in captivity – Police
According to the command, neither the police nor any of the security agencies involved in efforts to rescue the abducted pupils and teachers has confirmed such a development.
Injured Germany starlet Karl may miss World Cup, says Nagelsmann
“We need to process the situation first, and so does he. We need a diagnosis in order to do that. Then we’ll see whether or not we call up a replacement.”
‘Armed forces won’t give in to terror in whatever form,’ Defence minister declares
He said, “The enemies are not relenting; we will not relent. We shall overcome and we will win the war. I want us to remain strong.
Oyo govt faults WAEC over late delivery of WASSCE papers, seeks rescheduling
The Oyo State Government has decried the delays that disrupted the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the state.
US judge lifts Trump curbs on legal immigration processing
A US federal judge on Friday threw out a series of restrictions placed by President Donald Trump’s administration on legal immigration following last year’s shooting of members of the National Guard by an Afghan immigrant.
NRC running at loss, borrowing to sustain train operations – Opeifa
Despite the financial difficulties, the NRC boss assured workers that management would continue to prioritise their welfare and improve the work environment.
Makinde visits Adelabu, assures family over abducted sister, nephews
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday visited former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, to sympathise with him over the abduction of his sister and her twin sons in Ibadan.
Kano police warn against roller skating on highways
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, warned that the command will not tolerate such behaviour.
Int’l Friendly: Super Falcons edge Senegal’s Lionesses 2-1
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 2-1 win over Senegal in a friendly match played in Ikenne-Remo on Friday.
