Politics
*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described members of a coalition as “political gangsters” trying to unseat themselves during a visit to Nasarawa State.
*President Tinubu will sign four historic tax reform bills into law , aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s fiscal landscape and boosting investor confidence.
*The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing a new crisis as 11 members of the National Working Committee (NWC) rejected the reinstatement of embattled National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu.
Security
*A devastating bomb explosion rocked Ubeheze market in Imo State, killing at least five people and injuring several others.
*Bandits stormed two military camps in Niger State, killing 20 soldiers and injuring several others.
*President Tinubu directed that no ransom should be paid to kidnappers, regardless of the pressure.
Economy
*The Naira appreciated to N1,590 per dollar in the parallel market and N1,549 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).
Other News
*The federal government postponed the recruitment process into paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior.
*The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia declared June 26, 2025, as the first day of Muharram, marking the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH.
