Nollywood & Media: Veteran journalist and Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo dies suddenly at 56 in Lagos, shocking the newsroom community. Culture & Entertainment: Davido, 2Baba and Timaya storm real estate mogul King Ochacho’s London birthday party, with white-attire clips trending online. Ethnicity & Politics: Tinubu marks Hausa Day at Daura Palace, calling Hausa people “great pillars” of Nigeria’s unity and progress. Press Freedom: Bauchi NUJ demands investigation after a DSS officer allegedly slaps a reporter during an assignment at Yankari Game Reserve. Security & Community Life: Nigeria orders a rescue hunt after mass kidnapping during mosque attacks in Niger state; separate reports also flag a diphtheria outbreak killing 50+ children in Kano’s Rano LGA. Religion & Social Harmony: Eid-el-Maulud draws thousands in Lagos with unity messages, while leaders urge Muslims to avoid religious and ethnic politics ahead of 2027. Youth & Jobs: ILO and FG rally stakeholders to reset Nigeria’s youth employment strategy through a review of NIYEAP 2025–2030. Tech & Learning: Google launches AI Plus for African higher-education students free for a year, including Nigeria. Health & Infrastructure: Abia’s Gov. Otti commissions a remodelled 80-bed Obingwa General Hospital named after activist Chima Ubani. Economy & Daily Life: Naira stays relatively stable vs the dollar as fuel pricing debates continue, with NNPCL raising petrol prices in Abuja.