At the Arise News State Police Townhall, speakers debated state policing, with Senators Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan warning against political abuse, Adams Oshiomhole arguing governors need real security powers, and Chidi Odinkalu cautioning against granting those powers during an election season.

Defence Minister General Christopher Musa ordered troops in Sokoto to target terrorists and bandits on sight without waiting for orders, warning that any operative who hesitates will be treated as a bandit.

Meanwhile at the Arise News State Police Townhall, General Christopher Musa said lasting security requires more than military force, arguing that dialogue and community engagement are essential alongside kinetic operations.

NDC Presidential Candidate Peter Obi said in an interview with Chude Jideonwo that he fears he may not live to contest the 2027 election, alleging that the ruling party and government are systematically targeting the opposition.

But the Presidency, through spokesman Bayo Onanuga, rejected Peter Obi’s claims, calling him a "pathological liar" and accusing him of using propaganda to distract from issues within the NDC.

Meanwhile, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar issued a stern warning to President Tinubu, declaring that absolutely nothing must happen to Obi.

In another development, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, representing President Tinubu, commissioned the remodelled Abuja City Gate, a project praised for beautifying the capital but criticized by some over its cost and priority amid Nigeria’s broader challenges.

A video showing a community chairman and executives in Emevor, Delta State, allegedly assaulting resident Godspower Okedi over a social media post criticizing abandoned NDDC road projects has sparked widespread outrage and calls for a police investigation.

In our good news report, 17-year-old Nigerian tennis player Oluwaseun Peter Ogunsakin and his Botswana partner have reached the Boys' Doubles quarter-finals at the 2026 Wimbledon Junior Championships.

We also celebrate the birthday of Arise News Anchor, Steve Ayorinde, whose birthday was July 9. Steve is a renowned journalist, author and media consultant who has built a storied career in the industry.

Under entertainment, Burna Boy is set to co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show alongside global stars, marking a major milestone for Afrobeats on one of the world's biggest stages.

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