Terror & Kidnapping Crackdown (Nigeria): Nigerian troops in Kogi State reportedly killed wanted terror kingpin Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo and 15 others while foiling a planned mass abduction of WASSCE students. Border Security (Nigeria): Federal, states and traditional rulers agreed to strengthen border protection with early warning and early response systems to curb cross-border crime and irregular migration. Human Rights & Detention (Nigeria): DSS is accused of blocking detained youth leader Ntari Danladi’s lawyers from access during his first court appearance since 2021. Inflation & Food Prices (Nigeria): Nigeria’s headline inflation rose to 15.93% in May as food inflation climbed to 16.96%, with staples like onions, maize, tomatoes and ginger driving pressure. Niger Developments (Sahel): Niger’s junta provisionally stripped an exiled opposition leader, Mariama Djibrine, of nationality under its terrorism database. LGBTQ Law (Niger): Niger recriminalized consensual same-sex relations, setting penalties of 5–10 years in prison. Power Infrastructure (Niger State): TCN warned of vandalism in Niger State after 14 spans of a 132kV line were destroyed. Regional Ties (Libya–Niger): Libya’s PM met Nigerien leadership to deepen bilateral cooperation, including border security and anti-crime efforts.