Politics & Elections: APM/IPAC chair Yusuf Dantalle urged Nigerians to “reject peanuts” and vote right ahead of 2027, while online debate flared after the National Grid monitor posted “GO GET YOUR PVC.” Security & Human Cost: NBS data says households paid over ₦2.23tn ransom to kidnappers between May 2023 and April 2024; in Kogi, troops rescued 23 kidnap victims after an attack on the Ayegunle–Bunu road. Power & Business Impact: TCN extended maintenance on the Jos–Bauchi–Gombe 330kV line until June 30, warning of limited supply (9am–6pm) for affected states. Energy & Fuel Prices: Dangote Refinery adjusted petrol ex-depot pricing again after earlier cuts, as global oil volatility and Middle East tensions feed into local pump costs. Trade & Finance: UAE envoy says First Abu Dhabi Bank will begin operations in Lagos soon and non-oil trade could hit about $8bn by 2027; CBN also extended PoS geo-fencing compliance deadline to August. Economy & Jobs: AfDB urged Africa to diversify energy mix and markets to cut hidden costs from power shortages, while analysts warn Nigeria’s stock sentiment may stay cautious in June. Sports & Culture: Peter Obi confirmed he’ll run again for president in January after winning NDC’s ticket, and Nigeria won the Unity Cup 3-0 over Jamaica.