Political Tensions: Save Nigeria Group USA (SNG-USA) condemned the reported attack, intimidation and blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy in Makurdi, Benue, calling it unacceptable in a constitutional democracy. Civic Rights & Policing: Nigeria’s “cameras vs police” fight is heating up after a court ruling affirmed citizens’ right to record officers in public, with the NBA and IGP clashing over filming and video circulation. Security & Governance: Kaduna State Police said it stopped an ADC rally for security reasons at Murtala Square, while ADC’s candidate Mohammed Ashiru accused security operatives of attacking members and taking phones. Media & Partnerships: Xinhua’s senior journalist urged expanded content exchange with Nigeria’s NAN to better spotlight China-Africa ties and boost social media cooperation. BRICS & Business: South Africa’s Ramaphosa arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, with India pushing CBDC links for cross-border payments and BRICS media kits spotlighting local products. Energy & Industry: LEKOIL outlined a shift from portfolio building to production growth at Africa Oil Week, targeting 100,000 bpd supported by gas commercialization. Telecom & Connectivity: Covalense Digital won a West Africa telecom BSS modernisation deal, while Agility Beyond Space and Sonema extended satellite capacity to strengthen resilient connectivity across Africa.