Unsafe abortion deaths: A Lagos-based aunt, Modinat, recounts how her niece died after ingesting drugs to abort a pregnancy, urging government action and access to safe, regulated care for women. Cancer care support: Nigeria’s NHIA says eligible cancer patients will get up to N400,000 radiotherapy cost support through a new cost-sharing programme, with plans to accredit more centres. Cancer in the spotlight: Nollywood mourns veteran actor Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” (66) after stage-four cancer; his family also accused people of profiting from his illness. Water safety rights: A Gombe lecturer alleges police arrest and NHRC cover-up after raising alarm over polluted community water linked to a table-water factory’s RO waste discharge. Mental health & young women: Commentaries warn of a growing mental wellbeing crisis among Nigerian girls and young women, driven by social pressure, exploitation and violence. Sanitation pressure in Lagos: Residents of Orile, Iganmu, seek urgent intervention over persistent refuse and dirty water affecting health and business. Public health policy: Lagos proposes new wastewater and faecal sludge rates to improve sanitation and protect public health. Education reform: A biotech executive urges Nigeria to shift from certificate-driven schooling to skills-based learning from primary level. Security & health access: Anambra police report six suspected armed group members killed in a joint operation, with one operative reported dead and others injured.