Malnutrition Surge: Northern Nigeria is seeing more children relapse into malnutrition, with health workers linking the worsening food insecurity to knock-on effects from the Iran war, inflation and job losses. Emergency Care Reform: A U.S.-based Nigerian doctor urged government to streamline emergency hospital care so patients aren’t delayed by paperwork, referrals and payments. Nurse Death Probe Demands: Ebonyi’s Mary Habila death has sparked calls for an independent autopsy as Works Minister David Umahi says she was “like a daughter,” denies foul play, and says she had an undisclosed condition treated in Abuja. Kidnapping Rescue Pressure: Northern stakeholders are demanding faster action to rescue hundreds of captives still held by terrorists, pointing to uneven government response after the Oriire school rescue. Kidney Crisis Drivers: A report highlights how painkillers, herbal mixtures, unsafe water and self-medication are fueling kidney failure cases, with many patients arriving only after organs have failed. Nurses’ Fee Outcry: Ogun nurses accuse a nursing college of commercialising training through rising fees, including alleged ₦200,000 qualifying exam charges. Food Security Tech Push: FG unveiled an AI-powered crop monitoring system to improve in-season data and strengthen food security planning across priority states. Public Health Safety: N-HYPPADEC says life jackets can cut boat accident deaths by 60% and plans more distribution ahead of flooding seasons. US Travel Warning: The U.S. issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for 23 countries, including parts of Nigeria flagged for security concerns.