Turkey-Africa Push: A new report traces how Turkey’s Africa strategy grew from its 1998 “Opening Up to Africa” plan into deeper mining, energy and military ties across the continent. Bayelsa Politics vs Jobs: APGA governorship aspirant Domor Mienye says Bayelsa can’t build “tomorrow” with yesterday’s politics, urging disciplined execution and institutions that outlive administrations. Corruption Fuelling Insecurity: A UNIUYO criminology professor links endemic, institutional corruption to Nigeria’s insecurity, arguing the problem is systemic, not isolated. Industrial Skills Drive: Kebbi gets a NADDC Automotive Training Centre as 100 youths graduate from mechatronics training, targeting jobs and local content. Foreign Policy Under Scrutiny: A commentary attacks Nigeria’s diplomacy under Tinubu as a “travesty,” arguing Nigeria’s global influence is shrinking. ECOWAS on Xenophobia: Nigeria urges ECOWAS to take a firm stance on xenophobic attacks in South Africa, and Nigeria and Ghana agree to push the issue to the AU. Niger Delta Fund: Shettima launches a $500m Niger Delta agric investment fund to boost food security and returns-driven projects. Fuel Supply Update: Fresh petrol, diesel and LPG shipments land in Lagos, Warri and Port Harcourt as Dangote disruptions and higher freight costs push prices up. Tems Hits Diamond Level: Tems becomes the first African female artist to earn a RIAA Diamond-certified single in the US for “Wait For U.” UNICEF Child Protection: UNICEF chief Catherine Russell warns Nigeria must sustain investment in children amid conflict, poverty and rising food insecurity. Crypto Scam Convictions: UK court jails two Nigerians and another man over a £5m crypto fraud using fake police and “secure” wallets. Virtual Assets Order: Tinubu signs an executive order to regulate virtual assets and set up a council to harmonise Nigeria’s digital economy rules.