Counterterrorism Update: Nigeria and the United States say they killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s global second-in-command, in a joint Lake Chad Basin operation—while analysts warn the strike may not end the threat and could trigger retaliation. Kidnapping Alarm (Borno): Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters abducted 42 schoolchildren in Askira-Uba, taking pupils from a school and others from nearby homes, as families wait for rescue. Niger Security & Crime: Niger State police recovered 67 rustled animals (43 cows, 24 sheep) after a gun battle with bandits, and also arrested fraud suspects tied to a vehicle scam syndicate. Politics (Niger APC primaries): APC House of Reps primaries in Niger State produced winners but were marred by allegations of candidate imposition and protests in several constituencies. Economy (Nigeria inflation): Nigeria’s food inflation jumped above headline inflation in April for the first time in eight months, adding pressure to household budgets. Business (Dangote): Niger’s chamber of commerce praised Dangote’s investment expansion as a driver of industrialisation. Sports: World Cup qualifiers Ghana and Cape Verde missed AFCON top-seed status in the Cairo draw. Media: Anderson Cooper emotionally signed off “60 Minutes” after 20 years.