Anti-corruption Push: SERAP has urged Nigeria’s National Assembly leadership to refer allegations of diversion or non-accounting of over ₦6.3bn in constituency project funds to anti-corruption agencies, warning of legal action if no response comes within seven days. Sahel Security & Diplomacy: The AES bloc (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) held a three-day summit in Ouagadougou to align security, economic integration and diplomatic positions ahead of ECOWAS engagement, as Burkina Faso simultaneously deepened its break with France. Wrongful Detention Case: Nigeria’s DSS ordered the release of Kaduna farmer Nura Idris after an internal review found no basis for Boko Haram links, paying him N3 million and promising support to restart his livestock business. Health System in Niger: Niger’s Governor Umaru Bago inaugurated a 28-member advisory committee to strengthen the state health system, improve collaboration and guide evidence-based policy. Education & Safety: Bandits reportedly burned a primary school in Dekara, Borgu LGA, Niger State, despite residents paying a ₦10m “protection levy.” Power Disruption: TCN scheduled maintenance causing a four-hour outage in parts of Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Bauchi, Yobe and Gazaoua in Niger Republic.