Borgu Abductions Emergency: Nigeria’s opposition leader Peter Obi called the mass kidnapping and killings in Borgu LGA, Niger State an emergency, urging intelligence-led operations to rescue victims and dismantle networks behind the attacks. Religious Leaders Demand Action: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs backed calls for immediate rescue and prosecution, warning that attacks on worshippers during Juma’at prayers show dangerous security gaps. Kidnap Economy Figures: A report by SBM Intelligence says kidnappers collected about ₦7.78bn (over $5.8m) in ransom between July 2025 and June 2026, with 7,825 abductions and at least 1,142 deaths—up sharply year-on-year. Government Response: Tinubu ordered coordinated military and security agencies to launch an immediate rescue operation after reports of up to 600 abducted in the mosque attack. Regional Diplomacy: Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine arrived in Algeria to strengthen bilateral cooperation on security, stability, and development. Uranium Sovereignty: Niger awarded uranium mining permits to local firms after ending French control, including a permit linked to the Madaouela project. Power Sector Oversight: NISO intensified compliance enforcement on free governor control across Nigeria’s hydro generation fleet.