General news.
The Nigeria Police Trust Fund, in partnership with POWA and the Nigeria Police Force, has launched a skills acquisition and empowerment programme for spouses of junior police officers, aiming to strengthen family welfare, create small businesses and reduce unemployment among police households.
Agriculture
Vice President Kashim Shettima has received the final report on the World Bank-backed $500 million Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains for Growth Programme, known as AGROW, signaling the end of the design phase and the start of nationwide implementation to boost productivity, private investment and food security
Sports
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter says Spain deserved the 2026 World Cup title but argues political interference and off-field controversies damaged the tournament’s credibility and football’s integrity.
NDLEA has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman at Lagos airport for allegedly smuggling 31kg of Canadian Loud, alongside multiple nationwide drug seizures involving opioids, cocaine, and cannabis.
The Nigerian military has dismissed viral claims of unpaid troop allowances and soldier victimisation, insisting all legitimate payments have been made and describing the video as misleading and unverified.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has flagged off N1.3bn Ubakala and Ariaria water schemes to improve potable water supply, with support from Mercy Corps and progress reported on Aba regional water project.
Wives of detained military officers urged President Tinubu to ensure fairness in the alleged coup trial, warning against convictions without credible evidence and alleging concerns over coercion and prolonged detention.
Importers and customs agents say delays linked to Nigeria’s National Single Window platform are causing prolonged cargo clearance, forcing some businesses to pay nearly N100,000 daily in demurrage charges.
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso reaffirmed commitment to orthodox monetary policy and transparency, warning against interventionist programmes while stressing ongoing reforms are restoring confidence and improving macroeconomic stability in Nigeria.
Denge Onoh criticised former Head of State Yakubu Gowon over remarks minimising Nigerian Civil War casualties, insisting the former leader should apologise to Igbo people for wartime suffering and losses.
Nigeria has activated nationwide Ebola surveillance and emergency response systems as outbreaks worsen in Congo and Uganda, while Lagos intensifies border screening, assuring residents no confirmed case exists currently yet.
Police operatives in Lagos rejected a ₦500 million bribe and seized suspected Canadian Loud worth ₦7.8 billion during a major operation targeting a drug trafficking syndicate.
Veteran Kannywood actress Wasila Isma’il has died at the age of 46 after a prolonged illness, leaving behind her children and a legacy in the Hausa film industry.
Atiku Abubakar has urged ADC delegates to choose competence and experience over social media popularity ahead of the 2027 presidential election, warning that Nigeria cannot afford “political experimentation” amid worsening economic and security challenges.
A faction of the ADC has adopted Dumebi Kachikwu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 election amid ongoing leadership disputes within the opposition party.
