Sri Lanka has initiated a new bidding process to find buyers or developers for its Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, which has been widely criticized as a 'white elephant' due to its underutilization. The government aims to secure investment for the airport's future development.

Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed a new method where smugglers swallow drugs for a perilous overland journey through the Sahara to Europe. This discovery highlights the evolving tactics used by drug traffickers.

The Telangana government has carried out a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, issuing orders for the transfer of more than 30 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across the state due to administrative exigencies.

A scandal has emerged in Germany concerning millions of Euros in government funding provided to the "Socialist Youth of Germany – The Falcons." The organization is accused of using these funds to promote homosexual pornography in schools, having received over €8.41 million since 2021.

The Thai government is escalating its efforts against foreign nominee business holdings and money laundering by tightening laws, expanding investigations, and enhancing data sharing among state agencies.

Bishop Nolly Buco of the Diocese of Catarman is advocating for the public to reduce lavish celebrations and embrace simplicity, aligning with a government austerity drive amid ongoing national energy concerns.

Olamide Okoya, daughter of industrialist Razaq Okoya, married Imran Gobir, son of Nigeria's late ambassador to Iraq, Abubakar Garba Gobir, in a notable event.

Lagos State in Nigeria has committed to ensuring a flood-free environment by ordering the rapid evacuation of sanitation waste and clearing drains in preparation for the upcoming rainy season.

An article from "Military Digest" discusses a World War II hero whose book faced a ban from Winston Churchill's government.

Sierra Leone is hosting a high-level session for ECOWAS Ministers of Health to discuss a malaria elimination strategy. The meeting brings together government leaders, technical and financial partners, and regional health experts.

The municipal government of Paranas in Samar has issued a warning to its residents regarding a suspected investment scam. This alert comes after several locals reported losing money to a group identified as the “Royal Kingdom of Maharlika” (RKOM).

Nigeria's Central Bank Deputy Governor Emem Usoro stated that the bank's ongoing reforms and policies have successfully averted an economic disaster, contributing to the nation's stability and growth.

A New York Times investigation revealed that the U.S. Mint purchased gold that could be traced back to drug cartels, including a mine found on a Colombian military base. The report detailed how this cartel-linked gold ended up being sold as 'American' by the U.S. government.

An official announced that Lagos State in Nigeria is dedicating 5% of its health budget to vaccination efforts, ensuring resources are committed to childhood immunization.

Nigeria's Young Progressives Party (YPP) has announced a reduction in costs for aspirants and scheduled its presidential primary for May 30, 2027. The party also launched a three-day membership drive challenge to boost nationwide registration.