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 Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has frozen payments from NNPC Ltd. and banks to a Chinese firm over an alleged $117,000 debt, in a dispute involving maritime service contracts.
Tantalizers Plc has signed an MoU to acquire Nigeria’s largest indigenous fisheries group, marking a major expansion into seafood production, logistics, and the country’s blue economy sector.
INEC has asked the Court of Appeal to overturn a ruling nullifying parts of its 2027 election guidelines, warning the judgment could disrupt electoral preparations nationwide.
The African Democratic Congress has accused President Bola Tinubu of ignoring worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, alleging that his administration’s policies have deepened poverty, inflation, and insecurity across the country ahead of the 2027 elections.
Nigeria has deployed troops to Benin Republic in a regional security support operation aimed at reinforcing stability and ensuring a peaceful electoral and post-election transition during the country’s 2026 democratic process.
The Nigerian Bar Association has urged the Oyo State Government to tighten security measures, including regulating population movement and commercial motorcycle operations, following the abduction of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has launched a ₦306 million technology-driven business grant aimed at supporting entrepreneurs across the state, with a focus on job creation, innovation, and sustainable economic development.
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a new tactical unit to intensify security operations in Ikorodu and nearby communities amid rising concerns over criminal activity and public safety threats in the area.
Police in Abuja have arrested a chef accused of drugging residents of a private home and stealing luxury items worth about ₦150 million in an alleged coordinated operation involving accomplices still at large.
Yoruba nation activist Sunday Igboho says his proposed security outfit is awaiting federal approval to begin operations aimed at tackling criminal activity in South-West forests, while pledging cooperation with existing security agencies and state regulations.
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has urged African governments to adopt a unified, rights-based framework for artificial intelligence governance, warning that without collective action, the continent risks becoming a passive consumer of foreign-designed technologies.
Northern Christian leader Joseph Hayab has cautioned politicians against greed, manipulation and poor leadership, urging public office holders to embrace integrity, accountability and serve as positive role models for younger Nigerians.
