The Benue student kidnap incident has sparked nationwide concern after gunmen abducted students traveling to write exams, highlighting Nigeria’s growing insecurity.

Atiku 2027 Presidential Bid dominates political discourse as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar confirms the 2027 election will be his final attempt at the presidency. Speaking during an Arise Television interview, he also expressed willingness to support any consensus candidate within an ADC-led coalition, including Peter Obi. The development signals a potential shift in opposition strategy ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

UNILAG lecturer rape case: A 20-year-old student has testified before a Lagos High Court, alleging that lecturer Samuel Obinna Ojogbo raped her in his office on campus in August 2025. The prosecution, led by the Lagos State Government, is pursuing charges of rape and sexual assault. The case, now before Justice Oyindamola Ogala, has been adjourned for further hearing as details continue to emerge.

ADC national convention Abuja 2026 will attract over 3,000 delegates on April 14 as the party pushes ahead despite venue challenges and internal leadership disputes. The David Mark-led faction is consolidating control with a May 12 inauguration of state executives, even as court cases, INEC tensions, and factional disagreements raise concerns about the party’s readiness for the 2027 elections.

SERAP Tinubu NIGCOMSAT fraud: SERAP has asked President Bola Tinubu to investigate alleged ₦2.9bn missing funds in NIGCOMSAT and NNRA. The group cited findings from the Auditor-General’s report highlighting irregular payments, unapproved investments, and unaccounted revenues. It gave the government seven days to act or face legal action, warning that continued inaction could undermine public trust and national development.