The Kebbi State Police Command has warned youths against blocking the Kebbi-Sokoto Federal Highway, threatening legal action against organisers and participants after a three-hour disruption to traffic.
The Nigerian Air Force has clarified that 25 people were aboard its crashed ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, correcting earlier reports of 32. The service thanked Nigerians for their support as investigations continue.
ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has urged party members to end disputes over primaries and focus on winning the 2027 elections, stressing unity, persistence and commitment.
The Federal Government has graduated 700 beneficiaries from a vocational empowerment programme in Oyo State, providing certificates and start-up kits to support self-employment and sustainable livelihoods.
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has paid ₦1.48 billion to 10,312 insured depositors of 47 closed microfinance banks, using BVN verification to accelerate claims settlement.