Osun Election Integrity: INEC’s Osun REC urged journalists to help curb fake news ahead of the August 15 governorship poll, warning misinformation can erode public confidence. Insecurity and Education: Nigeria’s school system is under pressure as insecurity drives closures and keeps pupils and teachers in captivity, with lawmakers and unions demanding urgent rescue and warning against politicising the crisis. Ebola Preparedness: Nigeria placed 10 states on high alert over Ebola risk after outbreaks in Uganda and the DRC, with heightened surveillance and emergency readiness. Public Health Push: Nigeria launched a major integrated child vaccination drive targeting over 109 million children and adolescents, aiming to close immunity gaps. Security Governance: The Senate set up a committee to tackle unpaid contractor debts tied to federal projects, while also pushing for faster security summit planning to treat insecurity as a national emergency. Political Realignment: House Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda defected from PDP to APC, alongside six Oyo lawmakers moving to APM, as party leadership disputes continue to shape 2027 politics. Governance Institutions: DSS denied detaining Prof. Okey Ndibe, saying interactions were part of a review of watch-list records. Regional Diplomacy: Benin’s new president, Wadagni, visited Niger and Burkina Faso to ease tensions and discuss security cooperation.