Public Health: Niger State begins investigation and IPC training after a suspected infectious disease killed one child and sickened other family members, with NCDC and UNICEF support. Security & Courts: A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced two senior Ansaru commanders to life imprisonment for terrorism-linked offences, including kidnapping and IED-related charges. Crime & Safety: Niger State Police arrested suspects over an alleged abduction of a four-week-old baby in Minna, while FRSC launched “Operation Sauka Lafiya” to crack down on speeding, overloading and phone use. Regional Trade: Ghana and Burkina Faso lifted egg and tomato trade restrictions, setting up a joint technical committee to prevent repeat disruptions. ECOWAS Leadership: Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye was elected ECOWAS chair as leaders push reforms amid security and integration pressures. Business & Investment: Oman and Niger agreed to deepen trade and investment cooperation, accelerating pending agreements with a focus on private-sector engagement. Terror Finance Watch: UN warns terrorists across Nigeria and the Sahel are increasingly using drones, advanced communications and cryptocurrencies to expand operations.