Terror Charges in Oriire: Nigeria’s Federal Government arraigned three men from Suleja, Niger State—Abdulrazak Umar (Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (Yunusa bin Musa) and Shamsu Adamu Sani (Abu Itisar)—over the May 15 kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oyo’s Oriire LGA, filing a 10-count case covering terrorism, kidnapping, concealment, incitement and illegal mining, with allegations they conspired with other suspects and even professed ties to Ansaru. PDP Leadership Fight: Abuja’s Federal High Court struck out a Wabara-led BoT suit seeking INEC recognition of the Turaki-led PDP interim leadership, saying it lacked jurisdiction and that the matter is an internal party affair. Niger State Politics: The “Niger Rescue Movement” announced it is aligning with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of 2027, promising to mobilise across all 25 LGAs. Rail Security: Nigeria’s Railway Corporation vowed tighter collaboration with police to stop railway vandalism after recovering stolen rail materials worth about ₦200m and arresting three suspects. Public Health Alert in Niger: Niger State launched an investigation into a suspected infectious disease after a child’s death and reports of illness in the same family, with diphtheria among conditions being considered. Visa Access Update: Tunisia published a 2026 visa-free list for 21 African countries including Niger, allowing up to 90 days’ stay.