The recent surge in Brent crude oil prices, now at $104.61 per barrel, has prompted retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory to raise their pump prices. This increase follows a trend that began in February, exacerbated by renewed tensions in the US-Iran conflict. As the cost of crude continues to climb, consumers are feeling the impact at the fuel stations.

In a tragic incident in Niger State, seven members of a local vigilante group were killed and eight others injured when a suspected military bomb dropped by a Nigerian Air Force jet struck their camp in Kukoki-Bassa community. The vigilantes, known as DSS Hunters, were reportedly gathered to strategize against bandit movements in the area when the explosion occurred, raising serious concerns about the safety of local security operatives.

Meanwhile, in Delta State, police have successfully disrupted an alleged cult initiation ceremony, arresting eight suspects in the process. The operation took place in Aragba-Orogun Community, where the suspects were reportedly gathered for cult-related activities, highlighting ongoing concerns about cult violence in the region.

In Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum revealed the devastating impact of the Boko Haram crisis, stating that over 5,000 school structures were destroyed, resulting in 2.2 million children being out of school. This alarming statistic underscores the long-term effects of the insurgency on education in the state.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France, as part of his three-week annual leave in Europe. The president was welcomed by Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Ayodele Oke, marking a continuation of his official engagements abroad.

The banking sector is also undergoing significant changes, with Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria closing a net 476 branches and cash centres from 2022 to 2025. This represents an 8.8 percent reduction in their physical presence, as reported by the Central Bank of Nigeria, indicating a shift towards digital banking solutions.

In South Africa, there has been public outrage following the killings of two Nigerian nationals, Bishop Michael Fakunle and James Nwankwo. Fakunle was allegedly shot in his Johannesburg home after reportedly receiving threats, drawing attention to the safety of Nigerians living abroad.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has made significant strides in combating drug trafficking, intercepting consignments of synthetic cannabis and opioids hidden in various cargoes, including music speakers and loaves of bread. This operation underscores the ongoing battle against drug-related crimes in Nigeria.

In Edo State, troops from the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army arrested a suspected kidnapper along the Benin–Sapele Road, recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during their operation. The suspect, identified as Olamide Oyeniyi, was apprehended as part of efforts to disrupt criminal activities in the region.

Lastly, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered an investigation into the recent killing of an Accord Party chieftain, Olalekan Ajagungbade, during a violent clash over control of a motor park in Ile-Ife. The governor has directed the state police to arrest those involved and restore peace in the affected areas, reflecting ongoing issues with political violence in the state.