General news.
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has been officially declared Africa's best-selling artist of all time with 14.46 million equivalent album sales globally, overtaking compatriot Wizkid.
Youth Empowerment
Lagos State has unveiled the Renewed Hope Creative and Innovative Hub to equip young people with digital, entrepreneurial and leadership skills, positioning youth innovation as a driver of jobs, enterprise and long-term economic growth.
Health
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu has approved the recruitment of 40 doctors — comprising Medical Officers, Senior Medical Officers, and Consultants — to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state's 17 public hospitals.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has disowned circulating primary election results, insisting only its National Executive Council is authorised to announce outcomes and will ratify them at an upcoming meeting.
Nigeria’s non-oil trade with the UAE rose to $5 billion in 2025, as both countries deepen economic ties, expand aviation links and strengthen investment and diplomatic cooperation.
President Tinubu has approved 1,000 forest guards and deployed a tactical rescue team to Oyo State to intensify efforts to rescue abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire LGA.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says the ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar will not secure up to 10% votes in Rivers State in 2027, insisting his coalition will dominate.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has called for a structured national dialogue on the Igbo question, urging intellectual engagement and negotiation over agitation to address longstanding concerns within Nigeria’s federation.
Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru has urged residents to forgive his administration’s shortcomings and support the APC in 2027, acknowledging mistakes while pledging improved governance and service delivery.
Minister Festus Keyamo has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to reject a reported 2027 presidential nomination by a PDP faction, describing the development as illegitimate and politically misleading.
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspects in Ibadan over alleged fraudulent sale of three heavy-duty vehicles valued at over ₦71 million in Ondo State.
Former Minister Yusuf Tuggar has denied criticising President Bola Tinubu, saying his remarks were misrepresented and reaffirming his loyalty to the administration and the APC-led government.
President Tinubu has dispatched a high-powered delegation to Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and teachers, as security agencies intensify efforts to rescue victims.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says no governorship candidate has been endorsed for Rivers 2027, insisting the Rainbow Coalition will collectively determine Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s successor.
The NLC says a proposed N100,000 minimum wage is inadequate, arguing that worsening inflation, rising living costs and declining purchasing power justify a monthly wage of N1 million.
