General news.
Nigeria’s fish industry still cannot meet domestic demand, with local production lagging far behind consumption and forcing the country to rely heavily on imports despite recent gains in output
Tech & Education
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation is taking its financial literacy campaign to Ebonyi students, teaching them savings habits, responsible money management and the basics of financial safety so they can build more secure futures.
Health
The Federal Government has moved to resolve the labour crisis at FUTA Teaching Hospital in Akure by inviting Ondo labour unions and hospital stakeholders to a high-level meeting aimed at restoring industrial peace and protecting healthcare services.
Lagos APC has unveiled Damilola Sonayon-James as running mate to Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat for the 2027 governorship election, citing competence, grassroots support and party loyalty in the selection process.
Oyo Police Command says an aide linked to the Adelabu family conspired with kidnappers of the former minister’s sister and her twin sons abducted in Ibadan, with investigations ongoing.
EFCC has arraigned a native doctor and his wife over an alleged ₦1.09 billion contract scam involving false pretence, with charges filed at the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti.
Contractors under AICAN gathered at the Finance Ministry seeking clarity on alleged ₦700 billion payments, insisting most members are yet to receive funds despite government assurances on settling outstanding debts.
The Oodua Progressives Union has described the alleged Sharia demand by kidnappers in Oyo State as a trap, urging security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue abducted schoolchildren safely.
Dele Momodu says the 2027 presidential election will be a direct contest between Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, arguing that Peter Obi and other challengers lack sufficient political strength.
LASTMA has condemned rising hit-and-run incidents after rescuing a female victim injured on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, urging motorists to act responsibly and prioritise safety on Lagos roads.
Peter Obi has sympathised with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala following the death of her younger brother, Prince Ikechukwu Okonjo, describing the loss as painful and deeply saddening.
Three passengers reportedly died and 35 were injured after a Warri-Itakpe train derailed, overturning four coaches. Emergency teams responded while authorities began efforts to investigate the accident.
A woman allegedly staged her own kidnapping and demanded ₦50 million from relatives before police traced her to a Delta hotel with her lover, leading to arrests.
Cross River Government and NUT are at odds over claims of 4,000 ghost workers, with officials citing payroll irregularities while teachers demand payment of salaries and promotions.
President Tinubu has positioned Lagos as Africa’s gateway to global investment, urging investors to explore opportunities while highlighting infrastructure, innovation and economic reforms driving growth and competitiveness
