Sahara Tragedy: Nearly 50 Nigerien travellers died of thirst after a truck broke down in a remote Sahara corridor near the Mali–Algeria–Niger borders while returning from Eid al-Adha; two survivors walked over 30 miles to alert rescuers, who later found dozens of bodies. Counter-Terror Ops (Niger State): Nigerian Army troops arrested a suspected terrorist informant in Borgu LGA, Kara and Wawa communities, and said he was assisting investigations after being taken into custody. Kidnapping Crackdown (Kaduna/Niger): Kaduna police rescued three captives after 40 days and arrested five suspected informants, saying the bandits fled when security teams advanced; victims were treated at a police clinic before reuniting with families. Humanitarian Aid (QRCS): Qatar Red Crescent’s Eid al-Adha campaign reached 247,344 beneficiaries across Qatar and 13 countries, including Niger, with sacrificial meat delivered through local partners. Road Security Plan: Nigeria’s Works Ministry says CCTV cameras, solar streetlights and observation points will be installed along the Mararaba–Keffi Road to strengthen highway safety and monitoring.