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.
Peter Obi warned against ethnic profiling, saying crime has no ethnicity. He urged Nigerians to reject stereotypes, support justice, promote unity, and judge individuals by character rather than background.
A UK court has remanded Maxwell Oguanaya over the alleged murder of Nigerian Taiwo Ekerin, who died after a violent assault in London, as investigations continue.
A total of 416 women and children abducted from Ngoshe community in Borno State have regained freedom after months in captivity, bringing relief to families and affected residents.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio urged Nigerians to keep praying for the exposure of terrorism sponsors, expressing confidence that the country will overcome insecurity and emerge stronger through unity and resilience.
The Nigerian Air Force has deployed a surveillance aircraft to assist security agencies tracking abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State, providing intelligence support for ongoing rescue operations.
NANS has launched a nationwide audit of TETFund projects, setting up an independent committee to assess implementation, transparency, compliance, and impact across tertiary institutions within a 90-day period.
FCCPC denied reports claiming President Tinubu approved nine new airtime credit operators. The commission said it was not involved and noted the governing regulations remain suspended by court order.
Senator Sharafadeen Alli denied involvement in the kidnapping of Adebayo Adelabu’s sister, describing the allegations as false and politically motivated. He urged security agencies to investigate the claims.
The Federal Government extended screening for Nigerians seeking evacuation from South Africa to June 10. Over 500 people have been cleared, while five Air Peace flights are planned.
Ekiti PDP accused Governor Biodun Oyebanji of using security agencies to harass opposition members ahead of the governorship election. The state government denied the allegations, calling them false.
Federal Government says Nigeria will not surrender to terrorism or banditry. Speaking at Democracy Day events, SGF George Akume assured citizens of renewed efforts to improve security and economy.
Oyo Police rescued Adelabu’s sister and her twin sons, arrested four kidnapping suspects, killed two during a gun battle, and recovered weapons in a successful operation in Ibadan.
