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.
Ukrainian authorities say another Nigerian national, Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor, has been killed while allegedly fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.
Nigeria has signed a Letter of Intent with the African Development Bank to support aviation sector development, including aircraft leasing reforms, infrastructure funding, and continental aviation integration initiatives.
Chief of Army Staff Waidi Shaibu has directed troops of Operation Savannah Shield to intensify offensives against bandits and kidnappers in the North Central region, pledging stronger operational support and welfare for soldiers.
Plateau State and Namibia have opened discussions on partnerships in tourism, mining, wildlife conservation, agriculture, and trade, with both sides pledging stronger intra-African cooperation and investment-driven economic development initiatives.
The Presidency has warned Nigerians about rising deepfake videos and manipulated online content allegedly designed to exploit religion, spread misinformation, and inflame political tensions ahead of the 2027 election season.
Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria has urged the United States and international actors to avoid portraying Fulani communities as the sole drivers of insecurity, warning against dangerous ethnic stereotyping nationwide.
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has defected from the APC to the NDC, declared for Delta Central Senatorial seat, and pledged support for Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential ambition.
Blessing Fubara, brother of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his governorship ambition under the NDC, promising to restore stability, protect zoning and serve only a single four-year term.
Accord Party chieftain Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has accused powerful political forces of attempting to weaken opposition parties ahead of 2027, warning that Nigeria risks returning to the authoritarian politics of the Abacha era.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar visited Rotimi Amaechi in Abuja after winning the ADC presidential primary, amid efforts to unite party members following disputes and allegations of irregularities in the election process.
ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticised the APC government over insecurity, economic hardship and alleged democratic repression, vowing that the opposition party will deliver “renewed action” ahead of the 2027 elections.
Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) says cargo clearance in Nigeria is far more expensive than neighbouring ports, warning that high Apapa port charges are driving import diversion to Benin Republic and other West African countries.
