Public Health: Niger State reports 124 diphtheria cases and 17 deaths since January, with officials blaming low vaccination completion and warning they may arrest parents who refuse to vaccinate. Health & Training: Niger sets a six-month to one-year timeline to fix clinical training delays for IBBU medical students in Minna, after construction of the permanent teaching hospital stalled. Security & Human Stories: A lawyer says the reported rescue of 315 abducted Nigerians across Kwara, Niger and Ogun must be followed by long-term psychological and economic support, after accounts of pregnancies and births during captivity. Kidnap Aftermath: Lawmakers and survivors say children died in captivity during the Woro/Nuku attacks, while some captives remain missing. Culture & Faith: An APC chieftain in Niger State urges President Tinubu to rein in spokespersons after attacks tied to Catholic bishops’ submissions, warning it could deepen religious tensions. Lifestyle & Family Health: Niger and UNICEF push exclusive breastfeeding, as mothers cite cost and practicality challenges. Regional Outlook: Nigeria calls for stronger Sahel and Lake Chad engagement, proposing a development compact to tackle shared security and development pressures.