Drug War in Lagos: NDLEA intercepted a 9.5kg shipment of ADB Chminaca from China at a Lagos courier company, alongside other Lagos seizures including cannabis hidden in ladies’ handbags and codeine syrup and skunk recovered in raids around Ajah and Lagos Island. Humanitarian Police Action: Anambra police foiled a plot to sell a newborn baby in Igbariam, reuniting the mother and infant with family after acting on credible intelligence. Terror and Banditry in Kebbi: Suspected bandits abducted a resident and burned an NSCDC checkpoint and a home in Tsamiya community, triggering calls for tougher community action. Court Delivers Nyanya Bomb Verdict: A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Zakaria Garba to death by hanging for his role in the 2014 Nyanya motor park bomb attack. Ekiti Election Update: INEC declared Gov. Biodun Oyebanji winner of the Ekiti 2026 governorship poll with 319,224 votes, while Nigeria Police praised the election as peaceful. By-elections: INEC declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile winner of Ondo South and Chief Ikeje Asogwa winner of Enugu North senatorial by-elections. Governance and Accountability: SERAP demanded refund of N110bn unlawfully spent on lawmakers’ vehicles and allowances after a court voided the schemes. Sports & National Mood: Super Eagles’ World Cup failure drew fresh criticism, while World Cup 2026 hit 100 goals faster than ever.