Court To Rule On Jonathan’s 2027 Presidential Bid Today
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja is set to deliver its judgment today, May 26, 2026, in a suit seeking the disqualification of former President Goodluck Jonathan from the 2027 presidential race. Justice Peter Lifu will give a definitive ruling on whether Jonathan remains eligible to seek the presidency, given that he has already taken the oath of office twice before leaving power in 2015.
INEC Appeals Court Ruling That Nullified 2027 Election Timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission has appealed a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja that nullified its revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. INEC on Monday filed a notice of appeal alongside a motion for stay of execution of the ruling delivered by Justice Mohammed Umar, signalling the commission’s determination to press ahead with its electoral preparations.
Atiku Dismisses Tinubu’s 10 Million APC Primary Votes As Implausible
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has rejected claims that President Bola Tinubu secured over 10 million votes at the All Progressives Congress presidential primary held at the weekend. Speaking to journalists at his Ajiya ward in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, where he cast his own vote in the African Democratic Congress Presidential Primary, Atiku called on Nigerians to make their voices count at the 2027 general elections by voting out the ruling party.
Military Warns Of Boko Haram, ISWAP Attacks During Eid-el-Kabir In North-East
The Nigerian military has raised an alarm over the threat of attacks by Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province at densely populated locations across the North-East during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The spokesman of the Headquarters Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, issued the warning in a statement to journalists in Maiduguri on Monday, urging residents and security agencies to remain vigilant.
Wike Backs Chinda For Rivers Governorship, Says Fubara’s Exit No Surprise
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike says he was not caught off guard by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election. Speaking on Monday after inspecting a series of infrastructure projects across Abuja, Wike threw his support behind APC candidate Kingsley Chinda, describing him as a man with both legislative and executive experience to effectively govern the south-south state.
FG Declares May 27, 28 Public Holidays For Eid-ul-Adha
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays in observance of the Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. The announcement was made by Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in a statement signed by Dr Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, on Monday, with the government urging Nigerians to use the period for prayer and sober reflection.
Senator Shehu Umar Dumps APC, Joins People’s Redemption Party
Senator Shehu Umar, representing Bauchi South in the National Assembly, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress and declared membership of the People’s Redemption Party. The senator announced his decision on Monday, citing a lack of internal democracy, absence of fairness, and what he described as the systematic marginalisation of genuine APC members as the reasons behind his departure.
Bandits Attack Kwara Emir’s Palace, Abduct Three Wives And Four Children
Suspected bandits launched a coordinated midnight attack on the Yashikira community in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State on Monday, setting fire to a section of the emir’s palace and abducting three wives and four children of the traditional ruler, Alhaji Umar Seriki. Heavily armed men stormed the border town in large numbers, firing sporadically into the air before advancing directly on the palace and a nearby police formation, according to accounts gathered from the area.
Ghana Police Arrest Eight Nigerians In Anti-Narcotics Crackdown
The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight Nigerians and 66 other suspects in a series of intelligence-led anti-narcotics and crime suppression operations conducted across the Upper East Region. A statement issued by the Ghana Police Service on Monday indicated that the operations, which targeted narcotics trafficking, violent crimes, and other criminal activities, were focused on border communities and identified criminal hotspots within the region.
Ex-IGP Mohammed Adamu Quits APC Ahead Of 2027 Governorship Bid
Former Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress as he positions himself for the 2027 governorship race. Adamu submitted his letter of resignation on Monday to ward executives at his Makama ward in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, in what signals the beginning of a fresh political chapter for the retired police chief.
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