Good morning Nigeria! Welcome to today’s news highlights from Naija Blog:

1. Tinubu Orders Fresh Measures To Crash Soaring Food Prices
President Bola Tinubu has directed the FEC committee on food security to fast-track strategies aimed at lowering food costs. The plan focuses on easing farm-to-market transportation to tackle logistics challenges fueling inflation.

2. Tinubu Meets Macron in France
Tinubu met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. Both leaders agreed to strengthen Nigeria-France cooperation for mutual prosperity and global stability.

3. ADC Commends INEC Over Recognition of New Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) hailed INEC for recognizing David Mark as National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, describing the move as “defending democracy.”

4. FG Gazettes New Tax Reform Laws
Nigeria’s new tax laws, signed by President Tinubu in June, have been gazetted. The reforms are designed to simplify the tax system, attract investment, and diversify the economy.

5. INEC Explains Why Early Campaigns Go Unpunished
INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu admitted the commission cannot penalize politicians engaging in early campaigns because of gaps in the Electoral Act. He urged reforms to close the loophole.

6. National Grid Collapse: Power Restoration Underway
A nationwide blackout struck Wednesday after the national grid collapsed. Authorities confirmed restoration efforts are ongoing, with 495 megawatts already back on supply.

7. Actress Doyin Kukoyi Denies Marriage to Ogogo
Doyin Kukoyi has clarified rumours of marrying actor Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo), explaining that the viral pictures were only from a movie set.

8. Actor Bucci Franklin Opens Up on Growing Without Father Figure
Nollywood’s Bucci Franklin shared how growing up without a father affected him, admitting it pushed him into destructive habits as a teenager.

9. TikToker Bankyroy Recounts Losing Wife During Childbirth
Popular TikTok DJ Bankyroy has opened up on losing his wife during childbirth. He said his baby boy has since become his source of strength.

10. Argentina Coach on Messi’s 2026 World Cup Decision
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi’s decision on whether to play in the 2026 World Cup will be respected, as the superstar has yet to make up his mind.

That’s it for today’s roundup on Naija Blog. Stay tuned for more breaking stories and updates.