Flood Risk Watch: NEMA warns five Kwara LGAs—Edu, Baruten, Kaiama, Moro and Patigi—face high flooding risk after heavy rains hit Lagos. Kidnapping Crisis: Gunmen raided a school in Borno’s Askira-Uba, abducting 36 students (25 girls, 11 boys) during exams; at least one teacher was killed. Federal Funding Push: Nigeria’s FEC approved about $2.96bn, €200m and ₦215bn for transport, agriculture, power and MSMEs, including ₦215bn for CNG buses and a $160m rural solar package for Niger State. PDP vs INEC: A Federal High Court set July 7 to hear the PDP BoT suit seeking INEC recognition of the Turaki-led interim leadership. Niger and the ICC: Niger has begun withdrawal from the ICC, accusing it of “selective justice.” Niger Security: An airstrike in Niger-Kaduna-Zamfara border areas reportedly neutralised terrorists and disrupted bandit movement. Accountability in Niger: Niger State liquor board disowns forged receipts circulating in the state, blaming “saboteurs.” Sports & Youth: Niger Tornadoes’ new chairman took office and the state targets a top-three NPFL finish; NIS launches an eight-week summer coaching programme in Uyo.