Drug Bust in Lagos Ports: NDLEA says it intercepted cocaine, Canadian “Loud” and opioids worth over ₦10bn at Lagos airport and Apapa seaport, arresting alleged kingpins and recovering 401 rounds of military-grade ammunition hidden in kegs of palm oil. Niger State Security & Oil Fears: Reports warn escalating armed-group activity could hit Niger’s oil infrastructure and investment plans as attacks threaten key routes and facilities. Local Development Push: Katsina’s CDP says it renovated and rehabilitated 3,900+ public facilities across 361 wards using ₦3.61bn in community grants. Election Readiness in Niger: INEC chair Joash Amupitan urged Niger staff to deliver credible 2027 polls, saying the world is watching and dates are set for Jan 16 and Feb 6. Governance Tensions: Niger Governor Umaru Bago urged Fulani leaders to identify criminals and warned against inflammatory politics, after cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi cautioned him to be more measured. Energy Deal with ECOWAS: ECOWAS signed a legal framework for a major gas pipeline linking Nigeria through Niger to Algeria and onward to Europe, with construction expected to start in 2028.