Senate Drama in Nigeria: Bauchi Central Senator Abdul Ningi entered the chamber in traditional Bachama regalia, sparking a tense exchange over a ceremonial staff as officials tried to take custody. Legal Identity Ruling: Nigeria’s Plateau State High Court ruled a Hausa person born and raised in Jos North is entitled to indigene status, citing constitutional protections against discrimination. Opposition Leadership Shake-up: Nigeria’s House of Representatives named Fred Agbedi as Minority Leader, with Abdusamad Dasuki as Deputy Minority Leader and Mansur Soro as Minority Chief Whip, after weeks of lobbying. Security and Rights Tensions: IPOB accused Nigeria’s DSS of a “fabrication” after DSS claimed it foiled an ESN plot to kidnap WAEC candidates in the South-East. Humanitarian and Conflict Watch: Sudanese paramilitary forces carried out drone strikes in el-Obeid, killing at least 15 and wounding dozens. Migration and Church Pressure: Pope Leo XIV urged “legal and safe pathways” for migrants during a visit to the Canary Islands, calling out indifference toward people crossing from Africa. Policy and Education: Ghana launched its Ghana Literacy Fair 2026, pushing urgent action to reverse weak early reading skills. International Cooperation: China and Ethiopia signed an agreement to expand Chinese language education in Ethiopian schools.