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 National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and OSPRE have signed an MoU to launch an Agricultural Early Warning System aimed at improving food security through timely alerts on climate, pest and market risks affecting farming activities.
The United States has struck southern Iran in fresh military escalation, triggering Iranian retaliation against a US base and raising fears of a wider regional conflict as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz intensify.
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has accused some Nigerian security personnel of colluding with armed militias in attacks and abductions, alleging possible insider involvement and worsening insecurity across the country.
MTN Nigeria paid N878.7bn in taxes and levies in 2025, driven by strong revenue and profit growth, as the company expanded infrastructure investment and increased support for local suppliers.
Cash held outside Nigeria’s banking system dropped by N104.76bn between February and April 2026 after the Central Bank reduced interest rates, indicating stronger liquidity retention within banks despite rising money supply.
Folashade Tinubu-Ojo has threatened protests over disputed Lagos APC primary results, alleging manipulation in favour of the Justice Forum bloc and warning that unresolved grievances could deepen internal party tensions.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress says its nationwide primaries will proceed on May 29 despite Eid-el-Kabir disruptions, citing transportation challenges and warning against unauthorised activities outside approved party guidelines.
ADC chairman David Mark says the party’s presidential primary showed democracy can thrive peacefully in Nigeria, as Atiku Abubakar defeated Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in the contest.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the ADC presidential candidate for the 2027 election, defeating Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in the party’s nationwide primary.
APC chieftain Ayekooto Akindele alleged that the ADC was Atiku Abubakar’s platform to end the southern presidency, while criticising Peter Obi’s reported political realignments ahead of 2027.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele warned against electoral violence ahead of 2027, saying no Nigerian should die for political ambitions while urging peace, stronger laws, and action against insecurity.
ADC suspended Jigawa primary collation indefinitely after violence, irregularities and factional disputes disrupted voting, with officials set to resume the process after the Eid break.
