Kidnapping & Security: Nigeria Police Force confirmed the safe rescue of former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu’s sister, Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, in Ibadan after a gun battle; two suspected kidnappers were fatally wounded and two rifles recovered. Presidency Response: The Presidency urged Nigerians not to compare the Adelabu abduction case with the Ogbomoso/Orire school kidnapping, saying the motives and actors differ, and promised the schoolchildren will be rescued soon. South Africa Xenophobia & Repatriation: Nigeria says over 1,000 citizens have been screened for voluntary evacuation from South Africa and will not pay repatriation costs as aircraft will be deployed; South Africa also denied any “national shutdown” on June 30. Economy & Markets: NGX Group is marketing the Dangote Refinery IPO as a pan-African investment opportunity, while Highcap Securities links last week’s N4.92trn market loss to investor repositioning ahead of the offer. Cost of Living: Cooking gas prices hit about ₦2,400/kg, adding pressure to household budgets. Governance & Youth: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu empowered 1,000 Abuja petty traders and persons with disabilities with N50,000 grants under the Renewed Hope Initiative.