Primary Healthcare Boost in Edo: The World Bank’s IMPACT project has pushed facility-based deliveries in Edo up by over 100% since full operations began in 2024, revitalising 61 primary health centres and supporting 146 facilities with drugs, immunisation outreach, and upgrades, plus training and new laptops/tablets for better monitoring. Ramat Park Flyover Progress: Benin City residents are urging faster completion of the Ramat Park flyover after Gov. Monday Okpebholo’s inspection, with the project now said to be over 95% done and targeted for commissioning in November. Edo Insecurity Crackdown: Edo officials say forest guards will be recruited from local communities to secure rural areas, while Gov. Okpebholo alleges some residents recruit criminals from outside the state for kidnapping and robbery, warning pastors against pleading for suspects. Benin–Niger Border Talks: Benin and Niger have reaffirmed plans to reopen their shared border, including a nine-point cooperation plan and stronger anti-terror and anti-banditry coordination. Sahel Security Shock: Gunfire and explosions hit Niamey’s Diori Hamani airport, with the army repelling attackers and pursuing fleeing assailants; no group claimed responsibility. Drug War Update: Edo’s NDLEA received praise after destroying seized drugs worth about N2.8bn, as lawmakers urged tougher enforcement. Tech & Business: Shell appoints Elohor Aiboni as Executive Vice President and Country Chair Nigeria, effective Aug. 1, 2026. Sports: El-Kanemi Warriors will face Ikorodu City in the President Federation Cup men’s final after semi-final wins in Benin City.