Security & Terror Watch: Nigeria says it intercepted seven suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP commanders returning from the 2026 Hajj via Katsina, with the men quietly detained and later handed to the SSS—raising fresh questions on how the operation was handled. Energy Deal: ECOWAS leaders signed an agreement backing the $25bn Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, targeting up to 30bcm of gas yearly across 13 countries and possible access to Europe. Flood Risk: NIHSA placed 17 states on medium flood alert and ordered immediate evacuation from high-risk communities as river levels hit critical thresholds. Economy & Rates: CBN kept the MPR at 26.5% and reported external reserves at about $52.52bn, citing easing inflation but persistent global risks. Power & Finance: FG plans a fresh N729bn power bond and Senate passed an insurance reform bill to replace the 1997 NAICOM Act. Oil & Gas Bids: NUPRC awarded 37 oil blocks to 31 firms in the 2025 licensing round; 13 blocks got no bids. Sports: Flying Eagles arrived in Ivory Coast for WAFU B U-20 title defence; Super Falcons camp in Casablanca faced flight delays for Abiodun and Gift. Culture & Heritage: Nigeria and the US launched a tech-driven initiative to digitally preserve Nok artefacts and track trafficking.