Benin–West Africa Diplomacy: Benin’s newly sworn-in President Romuald Wadagni has moved quickly to reset regional ties, making high-level visits to Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso as security and cross-border cooperation top the agenda. Benin Tourism & Infrastructure: China is helping transform Ouidah’s former slave-trade port into a waterfront tourism destination, with a La Marina complex planned to link the modern development to the historic “Slave Route” and memorial sites. Edo Security & Public Order: Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo urged Nigerians to pray for peace and economic recovery while stressing that “Nigeria does not belong to kidnappers,” as insecurity continues to weigh on business confidence. Public Safety Incident: Fire gutted sections of the Anambra Supermarket building on the Benin-Auchi Road in Benin City, disrupting traders and raising concerns about recurring fire outbreaks. Cross-border Crime Crackdown: NSCDC in Lagos busted an illegal detention camp in Badagry, rescuing 24 victims and arresting four suspected foreign nationals linked to missing persons. Labour Rights Pressure: Nigeria’s labour movement has taken its workers’ rights dispute to the ILO, alleging union interference and rights abuses. Drug Enforcement: NDLEA reported major opioid seizures and arrests, including a 75-year-old suspect in Ebonyi, as it targets trafficking networks.