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.
VP Shettima says President Tinubu deliberately left petrol subsidy removal out of his inauguration speech to avoid early pressure and interference, describing the policy as a pre-planned reform aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economy.
Aisha Yesufu has alleged manipulation in her party’s senatorial primaries, claiming the process was decided behind closed doors rather than through a transparent delegate vote, which she says led to her withdrawal and renewed debate on internal party democracy.
AI Business Summit 2026 holds today, bringing together industry experts and entrepreneurs for practical sessions, live demonstrations, networking, and AI-driven strategies to enhance productivity, business growth, and digital transformation.
A guardian of an abducted pupil in Oyo has made an emotional appeal for rescue efforts, as families continue to plead for government intervention 14 days after school attack incident.
IPOB has declared May 30, 2026, as Biafra Heroes Remembrance Day, calling for peaceful sit-at-home observance in honour of civil war victims and renewed reflection on historical justice.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has urged the Federal Government to end delays on state police debate, insisting decentralised policing is necessary, recalling Amotekun as a South-West security alternative initiative.
Police in Ogun State have arrested a 67-year-old Seriki Fulani in Ijebu-Ode after a ransom bag was discovered in his kitchen amid ongoing kidnapping investigations involving his sons case ongoing
Church leaders condemned Oyo school abduction, noting 46 victims including children and teachers. They urged urgent security reforms, state police, stronger coordination, and prayers for safe rescue of captives.
Troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued 31 abductees and killed five terrorists in coordinated operations across Zamfara and Katsina, destroying camps and recovering weapons, motorcycles and ammunition during raids.
US warns it is capable of resuming war with Iran as nuclear negotiations stall, with President Trump insisting on strict conditions while Tehran rejects imposed terms amid continued regional tensions.
Federal Government commissioned a high-capacity CNG station in Abuja to boost cleaner energy adoption, supporting over 1,000 vehicles daily as part of efforts to expand Nigeria’s gas infrastructure and transport reform.
Lagos PDP faction loyal to Nyesom Wike suspends Bode George and 23 others over alleged anti-party activities, barring them from party participation and threatening further disciplinary and legal action.
