South African President Cyril Ramaphosa allows 153 Palestinians from Gaza to remain after arrival, citing humanitarian and compassionate reasons.

Nineteen West Africans deported under US third-country program are unreachable in Ghana, sparking legal challenges and human rights alarms.

The Nigerian Academy of Letters condemns scrapping the National Language Policy, urging reinstatement of mother-tongue-based education.

DSS rearrests escaped Ansaru commander linked to the Okene church massacre as the Air Force intensifies nationwide counter-terror operations.

Enugu Governor Mbah inaugurates committee to review state taxes, improve transparency, fairness, and boost revenue efficiency.

CG Adeniyi says African Customs Conference will boost Nigeria’s economic recovery, advance AfCFTA reforms, and expand MSME export opportunities.

Obiano dismisses viral claims of his death, releasing a video from his Texas home to confirm he is alive.

Director of the Centre for Diabetes Studies at the University of Abuja warns new national survey will reveal far higher diabetes prevalence than previously reported.

Irabor urges urgent amendments to Nigeria’s terrorism law to protect journalists, reduce arbitrary arrests, and strengthen coordinated media–security collaboration nationwide.

Economist Ken Ife says Nigeria has political independence but remains economically dependent, citing oil sector mismanagement and regulatory failures.

Tinubu renews Marwa’s NDLEA appointment for another five years, praising major drug seizures, 73,000 arrests and intensified anti-narcotics campaigns.

Okey Ikechukwu says Nigerian journalists should report responsibly, avoid sensationalism, and ensure national interest guides all coverage.

Google is set to pay over $40 million after South Africa found its algorithms reduced visibility and revenue for local media.

Kebbi Central Senatorial District,Senator Aliero warns security forces lack manpower and equipment as insurgents overrun communities across the north.

National Pension Commission commits to ensuring retirement security for informal workers through the new Personal Pension Plan initiative.

GHL initiates contempt action after accusing AMCON officials of ignoring a subsisting court order restraining any receivership moves.

AU rejects Trump’s claim of Christian genocide as PFN, CAN, and clerics warn killings are real and worsening.

State targets investor-backed green funding as summit resolves to develop bankable renewable, marine and climate-smart innovation projects.

Lawmakers warn leadership overhaul looms as several Host Community Trusts fail to execute a single project despite huge funding.

New TII Index warns that weak enforcement and political proximity are deepening tobacco industry interference in Nigeria’s policymaking.