Kidnap Rescue in Oyo: The Nigerian Army says 44 pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire, Oyo State were freed on July 10 after a month-long intelligence-led joint operation that dismantled the kidnappers’ network around Old Oyo National Park, with multiple arrests and victims receiving medical treatment before handover to the state. Anti-Corruption Push: The Inter-Agency Task Team (IATT) marks African Anti-Corruption Day, urging stronger integrity, transparency and accountability beyond policies—into daily decisions by individuals and institutions. Maternal Health Supply Boost (Anambra): Anambra begins fresh procurement and distribution of medicines, consumables and surgical supplies to expand its Free Antenatal Care and Delivery Services. Food & Farm Inputs (Katsina): Bank of Agriculture rolls out 2026 wet season input support for smallholders, targeting 10,000 hectares via 1,000 cooperatives with NPK and urea allocations. Energy/Industrial Gas Deal: NNPC/Seplat JV signs a 15-year wet gas supply agreement with UTM FLNG for 200mmscf/d feedgas, aiming to unlock stranded gas and accelerate LNG and industrialisation. Consumer Protection/Competition: A Federal High Court affirms FCCPC’s right to probe airline ticket pricing complaints, rejecting claims that information requests equal price control. Drug Case (Ogun): NDLEA arraigns an alleged methamphetamine factory case in court, with defendants remanded as trial and bail hearings continue. Digital Identity: NIMC and NIPOST integrate NIN with Nigeria’s digital postcode system to improve public service delivery, logistics and inclusion. Tourism Gap: Experts say Nigeria’s tourism potential remains underused despite projections of N11.2trn GDP contribution, calling for stronger stakeholder collaboration.