Oil Theft Tragedy: An NGO says at least 37 people died in Rivers State after inhaling fumes while allegedly stealing fuel from a pipeline in Okrika, with many still missing. Business Climate: ADC links Uber’s exit from Nigeria to Tinubu’s “graveyard of businesses” claim, arguing GDP growth is not translating to jobs and welfare. 2027 Election Security & Integrity: Defence Minister Christopher Musa urges wider adoption of AI and unmanned systems to tackle insecurity, while CAN warns politicians against dragging Jesus into partisan campaigns; INEC also flags AI-driven disinformation as a threat to credibility. Governance & Institutions: Nigeria and the IEA sign an energy policy and security pact as the FG moves universities off the national grid via solar mini-grids. Regional Politics: Enugu NDC flags off grassroots LG election campaign in Oji River, vowing to unseat APC. Legal/Accountability: ICC dismisses an anonymous petition seeking investigation of kidnappings as crimes against humanity. Labour & Welfare: Police disburse ₦2.317bn insurance and welfare benefits to 2,971 beneficiaries.