Opioid Crackdown: Ghana’s NACOC seized about five million tramadol tablets worth GH¢100 million at Kotoka Airport, arresting three suspects and widening probes into a suspected West African trafficking network. Rail Security: Nigeria’s NRC MD Kayode Opeifa pledged tighter collaboration with police to curb railway vandalism after three suspects were arrested and ₦200m in stolen rail materials recovered, allegedly moved from Niger State to Lagos. Power Disruptions in Abuja: AEDC announced a two-day blackout affecting the Presidential Villa, National Assembly, Supreme Court and other key sites due to planned relocation of transmission towers for road works. Kidnap Case in Oyo: Nigeria arraigned three men before a Federal High Court in Abuja over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire, with charges including terrorism and kidnapping; victims were reportedly freed about a week ago. Animal Health & Food Security: Nigeria moved to overhaul its PPR (goat plague) control plan, reaffirming eradication targets by 2030 amid cross-border livestock movement with Niger and others. Niger Identity Integration: Niger enrolled President Tiani for the AES biometric passport, pushing Sahel bloc travel-document harmonisation after the ECOWAS-era shift. Insurance Sector Watch: NAICOM dismissed claims by people purporting to manage Niger Insurance Plc, reiterating the licence remains revoked and the firm stays in receivership.