PDP Leadership Fight: Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja struck out a suit seeking to force INEC to recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led PDP interim committee, citing lack of jurisdiction and legal standing, and ordered N140m costs plus N10m against counsel—leaving the Wike-backed PDP leadership intact for 2027. Niger State Politics: A new “Niger State Rescue Movement” says it has aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of 2027, aiming to unseat the APC in the state. Kidnapping Case: Federal prosecutors charged three men from Suleja, Niger State, with a 10-count terrorism-linked case over the abduction of Oriire school pupils and teachers in Oyo State, alleging conspiracy, concealment, and links to Ansaru. Health Insurance Push (Niger): NiCare secured the Niger State First Lady’s support to expand health coverage, targeting 65,000 more vulnerable residents and citing 121,000 enrolled so far. Power Disruption (Nigeria): AEDC announced a planned two-day weekend outage in Abuja affecting key federal sites including the State House Villa and security offices. Travel Advisory: The US State Department warned citizens against travel to 23 countries, listing Niger among Level 4 “Do Not Travel” destinations. Sports (Niger): Niger Tornadoes set up two friendlies in Bida as they prepare for the new NPFL season.