Several parts of Sokoto State in northwest Nigeria are increasingly becoming bandit flashpoints, with the latest attacks leaving at least 15 residents dead and about 79 others abducted across six local government areas, Daily Trust reports. The fresh attacks occurred in Rabah, Isa and Dange Shuni local government areas, coming barely days after similar incidents in Bodinga and Kebbe, underscoring a worsening security situation in the state.

The Sokoto State government has inaugurated committees in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to strengthen the review and response to maternal and child deaths in the state. According to Punch, the initiative aims to reduce mortality among mothers and children by improving oversight and response mechanisms to such deaths.

A beggar's son who was among five people shot during last week's attack by suspected bandits on Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State is unable to afford N190,000 needed for MRI and CT scans at Usman Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, according to Vanguard. The victim is reportedly lying helpless at the hospital, highlighting both the toll of recurring bandit attacks in northwestern Nigeria and the financial barriers facing poor victims seeking treatment.

At least seven people were killed and 12 others abducted after armed bandits invaded Tofa village in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, according to Daily Trust. The attack, which occurred around 1am on Monday, also involved the rustling of an undisclosed number of animals, a security source said. The incident adds to ongoing insecurity in northwest Nigeria, where rural communities have faced repeated attacks by armed groups.

On June 20, 2026, the Adekunle Gold Foundation conducted its quarterly sickle cell medical outreach at the Akerele Medical Centre in Surelere, Lagos State, providing medical support to over 500 individuals living with sickle cell disease. This initiative was carried out in partnership with the Sickle Cell Advocacy & Management Initiative, coinciding with World Sickle Cell Day.

Kenya's First Lady Rachel Ruto on Tuesday flagged off relief supplies for distribution to 39 day secondary schools across Kisumu County, at an event held at Lwala Kadawa Comprehensive School. According to KBC, about 12,000 learners from five sub-counties affected by drought are set to benefit from the initiative, which is run by the State Department for Children Services and aims to support students in drought-hit areas.