Presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala alleged that foreign interests and suspicious NGOs are playing a role in fuelling insecurity in Nigeria, claiming security agencies have arrested foreign nationals among Boko Haram fighters and calling for deeper investigations.

In Borno State, suspected ISWAP terrorists attacked the Federal Government Girls College in Monguno, killing students before troops of Operation Hadin Kai and the Nigeria Police foiled a mass abduction attempt and rescued 46 students.

The Nigerian legal community is divided after lawyer A.K. Musa accused the Nigerian Bar Association leadership of conducting a flawed election, despite Mazi Afam Osigwe's successor, Mrs Badejo-Okusanya, emerging as only the second female NBA President.

A rescued Oyo teacher revealed that kidnappers eventually released the abducted teachers and pupils after 56 days in captivity, saying they remained blindfolded throughout their ordeal before security personnel escorted them to safety.

Meanwhile, human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana has threatened legal action against the Federal Government, arguing that its allocation of 40 luxury duplexes to judges is discriminatory because other public servants do not receive comparable housing benefits.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar alleged that more than ₦210 billion in duplicated allocations were discovered in the 2026 Federal Budget, calling for a forensic investigation by the National Assembly and anti-corruption agencies.

This comes as a new episode of Policy Without Politics examines whether Nigeria can realistically achieve President Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy target, with Mustafa Chike Obi and Dr. Ken arguing that ambitious growth must be matched by sound infrastructure, human capital, regulatory efficiency, and fiscal discipline.

The Supreme Court ordered the final forfeiture of seven luxury properties and two million dollars linked to former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, ruling that the assets were proceeds of unlawful activities while his separate criminal trial continues.

Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo unveiled a statue of literary icon Professor Chinua Achebe in Ogidi, celebrating the global legacy of the author of Things Fall Apart thirteen years after his passing.

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed sparked nationwide debate after proposing that Arabic education be formally integrated into Nigeria's national curriculum, with supporters citing educational inclusion and critics questioning the country's secular principles.

In our Good News Report, Layal Tinubu’s Noella Foundation hosted the third Life After School Summit in Lagos, providing young people with AI training, career development opportunities, and future-ready skills through a youth empowerment initiative backed by the Minister of Education.

Under Milestones, we celebrate the former Anambra State Governor and 2027 NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi marked his 65th birthday, who received tributes from supporters across Nigeria while reaffirming his message of leadership and national renewal.

It comes as Obi paid a condolence visit to former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi following the death of his mother, describing the gesture as an expression of shared humanity despite their political differences.

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