Diphtheria Alert (FCT): Abuja recorded 2 deaths and 5 lab-confirmed cases from 15 suspected cases, with FCTA deploying an incident team in Karshi to track contacts, give preventive antibiotics and intensify community sensitisation—plus warnings against self-treatment and throat-membrane cutting. Diphtheria Alert (Plateau/Lagos): Plateau ordered schools to reopen after a diphtheria-driven closure, while Lagos confirmed 6 cases and intensified surveillance. Drug Safety Crackdown (Kano): The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria shut down Kano’s Dalan-Gyada illegal drug cluster and sealed 797 premises (including 8 pharmacies and 352 patent medicine stores) over unguaranteed medicine quality, safety and efficacy. Mental Health Reform: Nigeria moves to decriminalise attempted suicide, with advocates saying it could shift care from punishment to support. Health & Wellness (Kidney): Music director TG Omori resurfaced after undergoing kidney transplant three times, prompting renewed public concern and support. Road Safety (Rivers): Rivers pledged stronger FRSC partnership to improve traffic management and road safety. Clean Cooking (Africa): Cleaner induction cooking is gaining traction as households seek safer, cheaper alternatives to charcoal smoke.