General news.
Fifty young people from New Kuchingoro and Kuje IDP camps in Abuja have completed a 10‑week social entrepreneurship and digital‑skills programme organised by Initiatives for Social Inclusion and Grassroots Literacy in partnership with Amala Education, equipping them with tools to build sustainable livelihoods beyond displacement.
Health
An Edo State hospital has acquired advanced IVF equipment, significantly expanding access to assisted reproductive technology for couples struggling with infertility in the South-South region.
Agriculture
The Bauchi State Government has set up a seven‑member committee to screen and distribute starter packs and cash grants to 1,250 youths and women trained as agripreneurs under its Integrated Agricultural Value Chain and Agribusiness Programme, aiming to boost food security, create jobs and build a new generation of modern farmers.
OECD Pledges Support For Nigeria’s Economic Reforms
Court Sentences Arms Courier, Halima Umar To 20 Years In Prison For Illegal Ammunition Possession, Terrorism Support
Oyo Makes U-Turn, Orders Reopening of Schools After Gunmen Attack
Again, Gas Leak Hits Ogun Schools, Over 100 Students, Teachers Hospitalised
US, Nigerian Forces Kill ISIS Second-In-Command In Joint Airstrike
Tinubu: Nigeria to Attract $20bn FDI in 2026 as Economic Reforms Gain Momentum
ADC Blasts FG Over Fresh $1.25bn Loan, Accuses Tinubu Government of Running ‘Ponzi Economy’
Ooni of Ife has announced the birth of twin princes with Olori Mariam Ajibola, sharing the news via his official Facebook page and expressing gratitude for the blessing. He confirmed that both mother and children are in good health, as congratulations continue to pour in from well-wishers across Nigeria.
Katherine Obiang has reacted to online discussions surrounding the reported breakdown of the second marriage of her former husband, Frank Edoho. This follows public commentary after Edoho stated he would no longer consider marriage after his separation from Sandra. When users referenced her past, Obiang responded with “Toi aussi” and laughing emojis, drawing wide attention online.
Ecobank Group Commits $3bn for Intra-African Global Trade
Don Jazzy revealed that parting ways with Di'Ja was the most emotional decision of his career, admitting that “we all cried” during the process. Speaking on the Crea8torium Podcast, he said the bond within Mavin Records made the separation feel deeply personal despite being a professional decision.
NDLEA Intercepts N10.4bn Canadian Loud At Lagos Port
