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Military Aircraft Crashes Into Swamp In Ondo, Occupants Feared Dead

The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, sending residents of the coastal community into panic as emergency and security personnel moved to the crash site.

German, US Scientists Win Nobel Medicine Prize For Work On Optogenetics

German and United States scientists have been jointly awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for pioneering work that has revolutionised the ability to study and control the brain.

2027: Court Overrules Accord, Declares Olawepo-Hashim Presidential Candidate

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Justice Mohammed Umar, in a judgement delivered on Monday, held that there was sufficient evidence before the court showing that Olawepo-Hashim emerged as the party’s sole presidential candidate at a primary election conducted on May 30, 2026.

Climate Heatwave: Pregnant Women, Newborns Face ‘Potentially Fatal’ Threat — UN Warns

UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, said on Monday that rising temperatures were increasingly being linked to serious pregnancy and newborn complications, including premature births, stillbirths and low birth weight.

NGE Calls for Electoral Reforms, Timely Election Dispute Resolution

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called for far-reaching constitutional and electoral reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy, including the process of appointing the Chairman, National Commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

FCT Residents Decry Rising Cost of Basic Food Items

Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over the rising cost of food items, as they are finding it difficult to afford basic foodstuffs.

Nigerians Seek Resuscitation of Refineries to Stabilise PMS Supply, Cost

Some Nigerians and economic experts have called for the speedy rehabilitation and restart of refineries to strengthen domestic petrol supply and reduce pump prices.

Bond Yields Rise To 15.92 Percent As Cautious Investors Reassess Rate Outlook

The increase reflected softer demand across major maturities as investors reassessed the outlook for interest rates and fixed-income returns following the recent monetary policy easing by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Tinubu Missed a Golden Chance on Independence Day – Solomon Dalung

Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, says President Bola Tinubu squandered last Thursday's Independence Day national address as a last chance to reassure Nigerians of the government’s efforts to unveil policy reforms for their welfare.

Honda Plans Highway Trial To Charge Electric Trucks On Move

Honda is preparing to test a charging system that could allow electric trucks to receive power without pulling off the road.