Bandit Violence in Niger State: Suspected bandits attacked Pissa village in Borgu LGA, killing three people and burning houses; troops reportedly engaged the attackers, though details remain unclear. Youth Service Disrupted: NYSC postponed the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I orientation for corps members posted to Niger State after a windstorm damaged the Paiko camp; renovation is ongoing and a new venue/date will be announced. Crackdown on Illegal Mining: Niger State shut six unauthorised mineral processing sites in Mariga and Kontagora, working with NSCDC Mining Marshals Unit, and also held peace talks with communities affected by mining-related disputes. Cash Transfer Rollout: Niger State began distributing debit cards for the Renewed Hope Agenda Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT), targeting 46,533 economic shock response beneficiaries with N75,000 support. Press Freedom Under Pressure (Nigeria): NUJ condemned the arrest of Kogi Report editor Opeyemi Owoeye by NSCDC, warning it may boycott lawmakers’ activities and place an embargo on NSCDC coverage if harassment continues. Security Update (Nigeria): An intel report says jihadists from the Lakurawa group killed more than 20 people in Kebbi near the Niger border.