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A Federal High Court in Abuja has fined a plaintiff, Johnmary Jideobi, ₦1 million over delays in a lawsuit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu, while ruling on Friday, criticised both the plaintiff and his lawyer, Ndubuisi Ukpai, for what he described as a lack of diligence and repeated actions that stalled proceedings in the matter. The judge said the conduct of the plaintiff and his counsel was “unacceptable,” noting that the suit was filed on October 6, 2025, yet the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Attorney-General of…

Suspected terrorists have reportedly abducted a yet-to-be ascertained number of students from a school in Mussa village, Askira/Uba LGA of Borno state. Quoting residents, Reuters reported that insurgents attacked Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School at about 9am on Friday while classes were ongoing, abducting several students. A teacher at the school told Reuters that the attackers arrived on motorcycles. “Despite some students escaping into the bushes, I can tell you many were taken away,” the teacher said. Reuters reported that Midala Balami, a lawmaker representing Askira-Uba/Hawul federal constituency of Borno in the house of representatives, described the attack as…

Barely one month after a chemical odour incident at schools in Ijebu-Ode, another suspected chemical emission has affected more than 90 students across several schools in the ancient town, triggering panic among residents, parents and school authorities. Parents and guardians reportedly rushed to various schools on Thursday to evacuate their children as a strange odour spread across parts of the city. Dozens of affected students were rescued and taken by emergency responders to the State Hospital in Ijebu-Ode for treatment after complaining of abdominal pain and other health-related symptoms. Some of the affected schools include Our Lady of Apostles Girls…

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that Nigeria is considering granting Rwandans a 30-day visa-free entry, in what officials described as a move aimed at deepening African unity and regional cooperation. Tinubu made the disclosure during bilateral talks with Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame, on the sidelines of the ongoing Africa CEO Forum in Kigali. The development was announced on Friday by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, through her official X account. According to the minister, both leaders agreed to revive the Joint Permanent Ministerial Commission originally signed by Nigeria and Rwanda in 2021 to strengthen bilateral relations and accelerate…

Manchester United have reportedly confirmed Michael Carrick as their permanent head coach, bringing an end to uncertainty over the club’s long-term managerial position at Old Trafford. According to posts shared on X by sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, the decision has been approved by senior leadership, including co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, with a new contract expected to be signed shortly. Carrick, 44, had been in interim charge since January following the departure of Rúben Amorim. He is now set to take the role on a permanent basis under a proposed deal structure running for two years, with the option of a…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 29 for the adoption of final written addresses in the alleged N3.1 billion fraud trial involving former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, and his former commissioner for finance, Omodachi Okolobia. Justice Peter Lifu scheduled the date after the defence concluded its case in the long-running trial filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-graft agency is prosecuting Suswam and Okolobia on an amended 11-count charge bordering on the alleged diversion and laundering of public funds belonging to the Benue State government. According to the EFCC, the money was…

Panic swept through the Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Thursday after gunmen reportedly invaded a secondary school and abducted an unspecified number of students alongside the school principal. The attack reportedly occurred between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. at Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, leaving residents and parents scrambling for information about the victims. Sources in the community said the abductors also kidnapped the school principal, Mrs Rachael Alamu, during the raid. The gunmen were further alleged to have shot a teacher before fleeing the area. According to residents, the attackers later drove away in…

Nigeria’s growing economic hardship is pushing eggs once considered the cheapest source of protein beyond the reach of many households, as poultry farmers battle rising production costs and declining sales. Across the country, poultry operators say the worsening cost of feed, transportation, electricity and other inputs is forcing many farmers to shut down operations, threatening food security and nutrition levels. Industry stakeholders warned that the crisis could further deepen malnutrition, especially among children, as millions of families can no longer afford eggs regularly. Recent market surveys show egg prices have climbed sharply, with some retailers selling a crate for as…

The World Bank has reportedly restricted comments on some of its Instagram posts following a wave of reactions from Nigerians over reports that the Federal Government is seeking a fresh $1.25 billion loan facility. The backlash followed reports that the proposed facility, titled “Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration”, is nearing approval stage and could be presented for approval on June 26, 2026. According to reports, the loan is expected to support economic reforms, job creation, electricity access, digital infrastructure, and agricultural competitiveness. However, many Nigerians flooded the World Bank’s Instagram page with comments expressing concern over the country’s…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed that its presidential primary election for the 2027 general election will hold on May 23, 2026, dismissing reports suggesting the exercise had been postponed. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Felix Morka described claims circulating on social media and other communication platforms about changes to the party’s timetable as false and misleading. According to the timetable released by the party, the house of representatives primary election will hold on May 15, while the senate primary is scheduled for May 18. The APC also fixed May 20 for the state house of assembly…