Police Crackdown in Abuja: FCT Police arrested five suspects in an “economic sabotage” probe over fake diplomatic and government number plates, recovering vandalised public infrastructure like drainage covers, solar street lights and cables, and warned scrap dealers to stop buying stolen items. Education Reform Push: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urged Saudi Arabia to partner with Nigeria to reform the Almajiri system and tackle out-of-school children, linking neglect to insecurity. Court Conviction (Lagos): A Lagos court jailed two Chinese nationals for five years each over illegal mining and conspiracy, ordering forfeiture of recovered minerals. Economy & Growth Debate: CFG Advisory says Nigeria must lift growth from about 4% to 8–10% to improve jobs and living standards, warning structural bottlenecks still crowd out private investment. Power Sector Update: FG says no electricity tariff increase is planned “for now,” as it pushes reforms to make the grid reliable and the market financially sustainable. US Visa Shift: The US ends routine visa services in Abuja from August 1, moving processing to Lagos. Health & Regulation: NAFDAC says the ban on small-volume sachet alcoholic drinks remains in force, with enforcement and seizures ongoing. Sports (Commonwealth Games): Nigeria’s medal haul keeps rising in Glasgow, with Jessica Oji winning shot put silver and Tobi Amusan settling for bronze after a knee injury. Business & Markets: Cadbury Nigeria posts N83.35bn H1 revenue; MTN Nigeria reports strong H1 profit growth and declares an interim dividend. Crime & Safety: Kogi police confirm the death of a Catholic priest found roadside with multiple stab wounds; investigations are ongoing.