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.
President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria’s economy is recovering and states no longer struggle to pay salaries, crediting reforms, improved revenues, infrastructure projects and growing agricultural opportunities nationwide.
Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye and Ebuka Onunkwo won NDC senatorial tickets in Anambra primaries, as party leaders praised the peaceful, transparent process ahead of the 2027 elections.
Delta Police arrested two suspects during a stop-and-search operation, recovering a pump-action gun, live cartridge and daggers, while confirming ongoing investigations into possible links to armed robbery activities.
NAFDAC shut 16 sachet water factories in Rivers State over poor hygiene, expired licences and illegal operations, warning producers to comply with regulations or face enforcement and possible prosecution.
A PDP faction denied reports of plans to endorse former President Goodluck Jonathan for 2027, calling the claims false, unauthorised, and urging security agencies to investigate their source.
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas praised President Tinubu’s reforms as bold and stabilising, citing economic growth, rising reserves, increased investment and infrastructure gains, while urging continuity of the administration’s policies beyond 2027.
Abducted Oyo principal Alamu Folawe urged President Tinubu and Governor Makinde to negotiate with kidnappers instead of using force, saying 13-day captivity with pupils has become life-threatening.
Defence Minister Christopher Musa called alleged coup plotters against President Tinubu reckless and disorganised, saying civilians could have stopped them, while insisting the ongoing court martial is transparent and justified.
NSIB is investigating a collision between MV Maersk Valparaiso and MT Lady Martina in Rivers State, collecting navigational data and crew testimonies to determine causes and improve maritime safety.
The Nigerian Correctional Service denied claims that a Kuje inmate was robbed of N120m, calling the allegation false, stating no record exists and all searches followed standard procedures.
The Nigerian Baptist Convention condemned the abduction of 46 persons in Oyo, including children and teachers, urging stronger security measures, state police creation and intensified efforts to rescue victims safely.
A US federal judge temporarily blocked Donald Trump’s controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund, citing concerns over legality, oversight and possible misuse to reward political allies and January 6 defendants.
