Excerpt: Thirty-eight M23 rebels, including two officers, have surrendered in eastern Congo as ceasefire talks mediated by Qatar gain traction.

A paramilitary police officer was killed on patrol in southern Ivory Coast as tensions rise before Saturday’s election.

The World Bank has resumed concessional funding to Uganda, pledging over $2 billion for projects over the next three years.

Police spokesman Hundeyin says 13 arrested during pro-Kanu protest, insists no live ammunition was fired.

Nigeria seeks FAO support to expand irrigation, mechanisation, farmer database, and Lake Chad revival for sustainable food systems.

FIRS and RMAFC inaugurate consultants to recover unremitted revenues, plug leakages, and boost Nigeria’s fiscal sustainability.

Senior Advocate Adeboro Adams says Nigerians have a constitutional right to peaceful protest but must act within lawful limits.

Information Minister Idris says Nigeria will lead global dialogue on ethical communication as it hosts 2026 PR Forum.

Tinubu says no political shield for corruption, as EFCC records 7,000 convictions, recovers N500bn in two years.

The National Coordinator of the Coalition of Southern Groups and human rights activist Oladotun Hassan says protest was politically motivated to incite unrest, urges DSS and police to investigate organisers.

Activist Aisha Yesufu says the #EndSARS protest was “killed off” by the state, not ended by protesters.

Nigeria’s reforms gain global praise at IMF/World Bank meetings, boosting investor confidence and strengthening international partnerships.

PDP member and Obidient, Dickson Iroegbu, says the peaceful protest for Nnamdi Kanu’s release shows Nigerians are united against injustice
and government oppression.

SGF George Akume urges agency heads to embrace transparency, accountability, and reform at ASCON leadership training in Badagry.

Nigeria Customs Service introduces CVMS to eliminate vehicle import fraud, boost transparency, and simplify nationwide verification processes.

 President Tinubu celebrates former Kano governor Rabi’u Kwankwaso at 69, praising his leadership, national service, and progressive political legacy.

Presidential aide Sunday Dare warns Omoyele Sowore that justice must come through courts, not street protests over Nnamdi Kanu.

NSCDC condemns invasion of its Abuja headquarters by pro-Nnamdi Kanu protesters, vows to protect national assets and enforce court ban.

Police defend using teargas on #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters near Aso Villa, citing security and court restrictions; deny firing live bullets.

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga urges legal sanctions against Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, for joining #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja.