School Kidnapping in Borno: Gunmen raided Lassa Day Secondary School in Askira-Uba, Borno, abducting 25 girls and 11 boys plus three teachers; at least one teacher was killed and authorities say rescue efforts are ongoing. Niger Quits ICC: Niger has begun the process to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of “selective justice,” with withdrawal set to take effect after a year. Sahel Security Spillover: An airstrike near Mali’s border with Niger killed eight civilians on their way to a weekly fair, as jihadist activity and allied operations intensify. Niger State Liquor Fraud Warning: The Niger State Liquor Licensing Board says forged receipts circulating in the state are fake and blames “saboteurs,” pointing to reforms and dedicated payment accounts. Court Date in Nigeria’s PDP Crisis: A Federal High Court in Abuja set July 7 for the PDP–INEC leadership dispute hearing, after ordering parties to file processes by July 6. FEC Approves Major Financing: Nigeria’s FEC cleared $2.96bn, €200m and ₦215bn for transport, agriculture, power and MSMEs, including $160m rural solar support for Niger State. Sports Update (Niger Tornadoes): Niger Tornadoes’ new chairman, Dr. Abubakar Kuso, was sworn in with a target of a top-three NPFL finish; meanwhile, forwards Godstime Joseph and Shimagande Terdoo have signed two-year deals with Benin’s Bendel Insurance.