Digital TV Push: Nigeria’s federal government says it will launch FreeTV on June 17, offering Nigerians free access to 100+ national, regional and state channels via satellite, terrestrial signals and a mobile app, with no monthly subscription and no need for new TV sets if users have DVB-T2/DVB-S2 decoders. Security in Edo: Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo warns that criminal networks are being reinforced with outside recruits for kidnap-for-ransom, urging pastors not to intercede for arrested suspects. Forest Protection Plan: Edo also says it is recruiting and training indigenous forest guards to better secure forests and farmlands, including follow-up actions after a recent market abduction case. Telecom Vandalism Crackdown: NSCDC reports arrests over alleged damage and theft of telecom infrastructure in Edo, stressing that fibre cables are protected national assets. Regional Air Expansion: Air Peace announces new Lagos routes to Douala, Libreville, Bamako and Conakry starting August 1, 2026, plus increased domestic frequencies from June 22. Sports (Federation Cup): Nasarawa United and Ikorodu City meet in the semi-finals at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, with both sides promising a tough contest. Benin Football: Benin Republic’s U-17 women’s Young Amazons begin preparations for the crucial qualification tie against Nigeria’s Flamingos, with the first leg in Nigeria on July 4.