Security at Niger’s power infrastructure: Nigeria’s 31 Artillery Brigade commander ordered troops at the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant to stay vigilant and avoid distractions like unauthorised phone use, betting and drug abuse. Justice for child abuse: A Minna court sentenced a man to 13 years and 20 strokes for sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in Bosso, plus ₦250,000 compensation. Flood relief and long-term planning: Northern Senators Forum urged Niger State and the federal government to speed up relief for Shiroro and other flood-hit areas, and to adopt a permanent Shiroro Flood Management Master Plan with early warning and dam-operation review. Media freedom: MFWA called on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Guinea to end arbitrary arrests and prolonged detention of journalists and civil society actors. Algeria-Niger security ties: Algeria delivered four military helicopters and equipment to Niger, signalling improved bilateral defence cooperation. Sports shock in Katsina: Katsina United confirmed the death of defender Chinedu Ozor after a collapse during a pre-season friendly, following days of confusing reports about his condition. Bandit violence in Niger State: Police recovered nine bodies from the Wawa-Lumma road in Borgu after a suspected bandit attack, and intensified clearance operations.