Bandit Attacks in Niger: Police confirm suspected bandits raided Pissa village in Borgu LGA, killing three people and burning houses, with the military engaging the attackers as details remain sketchy. More Niger State Violence: Another report says the attack is ongoing, with residents fleeing and casualties not yet fully confirmed. NYSC Update for Niger: NYSC postpones the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I service year in Niger State due to renovation of the Paiko orientation camp after windstorm damage, with a new start date to be announced. Security Operations in Niger State: Troops of Operation Savannah Shield arrested 10 suspected terrorist informants and collaborators during a patrol in Borgu, with suspects taken into custody for interrogation. Humanitarian Strain in the Sahel: UNHCR warns that Middle East conflict disruptions—especially around the Strait of Hormuz—are delaying shipments of medicines and relief supplies, raising costs for aid deliveries. Niger’s Anti-LGBTQ Law: Niger’s military government criminalises consensual same-sex relationships in a new penal code, drawing condemnation from rights groups. IMF Support for Niger: Niger is set to receive about $33m after a staff-level agreement on the ninth ECF review. NACCIMA Appointment: NACCIMA names Nwachukwu Okafor as its National Assembly Relations Executive to track legislation affecting commerce, industry, agriculture and the private sector.