Energy & Economy: Nigeria’s petroleum minister says the Iran war is straining global gas markets, pushing Nigeria to expand gas production and fast-track LNG and a Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline—while government also moves to cut cooking gas prices and reduce gas flaring. Politics & Accountability: Atiku accuses Tinubu of “economic fraud” over subsidy removal and demands transparency on a $5bn Abu Dhabi loan, warning Nigerians deserve full disclosure amid rising debt. Security & Kidnapping: Police say armed men abduct dozens from a mosque in Niger State during Friday prayers, while troops also foil attacks and neutralise suspected terrorists and secessionists in Plateau and Anambra. Education & Learning Poverty: FG, via UBEC and HOPE-EDU, begins workshops to improve textbook supply and tracking for core subjects across states. Aviation Safety: NSIB releases preliminary findings on the Enugu Air runway overrun at Benin airport, citing runway-end environment and control tower visibility issues. Sports & National Pride: Morocco and Nigeria win African beach volleyball titles and secure LA28 berths; Nigeria’s women qualify for the Olympics after ending a 16-year jinx. Governance & Infrastructure: FEC-backed revival of Abuja’s National Library gets ministerial praise, and NSE honours Nasarawa Governor Sule for engineering-driven development. Drug War: NDLEA arrests a 101-year-old woman over cannabis sales and seizes cocaine worth over ₦4.4bn at Lagos ports. Business & Trade: Nigeria and Botswana explore using Botswana as a gateway into SADC markets under AfCFTA.