Immigration Court Drama: Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina’s deportation battle in Cape Town hit a legal snag after a Western Cape ruling on immigration detention powers; her case is now postponed to Aug 19 as Home Affairs seeks authority to detain her for deportation. Security & Safety: The UN warns terrorists across Nigeria, West Africa and the Sahel are increasingly using drones and cryptocurrency, while Nigeria’s inflation pressures remain high in many states. Politics & Oversight: The Senate grilled Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele over rising debt and slow 2026 budget implementation, as government insists the widely cited N80tn debt figure is exaggerated by naira revaluation and accounting changes. Culture, Media & Rights: Human rights publisher Omoyele Sowore reignited public debate by claiming Vice President Kashim Shettima once served as a “citizen reporter” for SaharaReporters; meanwhile, SERAP threatens legal action over a “backdoor” social media bill. Tech & Youth: Ikosi-Isheri LCDA launched its 4th free ICT training programme to boost employability in web, data, cybersecurity and digital marketing. Energy & Lifestyle: REA commissioned two solar mini-grids in Ondo, adding clean power to 1,490 homes and businesses. Sports & Women’s Football: Super Falcons camp in Casablanca intensifies ahead of WAFCON in Morocco, with Joy Omewa and others joining preparations. Regional Human Stories: Nigeria and Ghana push for AU action over xenophobia/afrophobia in South Africa after mass repatriations, with calls for protection of African migrants.