The Nigerian Public Health Institute said the case fatality rate (CFR) stood at 25.2 per cent, significantly higher than the 18.5 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025.
US First Lady Melania Trump has made a surprise statement, denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse or that she herself was a victim of the convicted sex offender.
The findings are from the National Health Facility Survey released by the National Bureau of Statistics in Abuja, which provided an updated data on service quality and healthcare delivery nationwide.
Madagascar has declared a two‑week nationwide state of energy emergency amid severe fuel shortages caused by the US and Israel’s war in Iran.
The Nigerian DJ Association (NDJ) has instructed its members to temporarily remove Burna Boy’s songs from their playlists.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria is strategically positioned to lead Africa in harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for economic growth and continental prosperity, urging a decisive shift from dependence on imported technologies to homegrown innovation.
American rapper “Offset”, whose real name is Kiari Cephus, is in stable condition in a hospital after being shot in Florida.
President of the Senegal Football Association, Abdoulaye Fall, has advocated for a careful resolution regarding the detention of 18 Senegalese fans in Morocco, sentenced to prison for misconduct during the AFCON final.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to increasing its oil production in line with the government’s target of optimal resource utilisation.
The Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding the restoration of the party’s 2025-recognised leadership or face nationwide protests.
The actress also called attention to the persistent killings of Christians in Northern Nigeria, expressing grief over the displacement of communities who she said had lost faith in government intervention.
Popular Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor also known as Mama G, has opened up about the financial struggles faced by many actors in the Nigerian film industry.





