Religious Freedom: The European Parliament passed an urgency resolution condemning the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, pointing to the 22 June Kawel village massacre in Plateau State where jihadist Fulani militants killed more than 20 Christians, including a pastor. Security & Justice: A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Muhammad Sani to 20 years for concealing information that helped a notorious bandit, Danranmi, evade arrest—highlighting crackdowns on people who shield armed groups. Arms Control in Kaduna: Nigerian Army troops in Kaduna intercepted an arms-trafficking syndicate, recovering three AK-47 rifles and four SMGs after stopping a vehicle linked to weapons movement from Jos toward Niger State. Governance & Oversight: Nigeria’s Senate launched a probe into ₦34tn import duty waivers, with Customs warning the IDEC scheme—especially duty-free military hardware—has sharply reduced revenue. Local Education Policy (Niger State): Niger private schools have been ordered to stop graduation ceremonies and switch to speech and prize-giving events. Sahel Counterterror Cooperation: Russia’s Lavrov said counterterror cooperation with Africa will be a key topic at the October Russia-Africa summit.