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DHQ rescues ex-general’s wife: The Defence Headquarters says troops rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of late Maj.-Gen Abubakar Rabe (Rtd.), after a gun battle with bandits. Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen Samaila Uba, said the operation was part of ongoing search-and-rescue efforts.
FG resumes terror suspects’ trial: Mass trial of terrorism suspects resumed Monday at the Federal High Court, Abuja. AGF Lateef Fagbemi said about 600 suspects will be prosecuted this week, following an earlier round where 500 were tried.
FAAC shares N2.257trn for April: The Federation Account Allocation Committee approved N2.257 trillion in revenue for April. The funds were shared among the FG, 36 states, and 774 LGAs at FAAC’s May meeting in Abuja.
Kwankwaso’s son picks VP slot in Kano: NDC governorship candidate Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo named Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, son of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, as his running mate. The younger Kwankwaso is ex-Kano Commissioner for Youths and Sports.
Court deregisters ADC + 4 parties: The Federal High Court, Abuja, ordered INEC to deregister the African Democratic Congress and four other parties for failing to meet constitutional requirements. Justice Peter Lifu said they didn’t secure 25% of votes in the last general elections.
ADC picks Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate for 2027: ADC has named ex-Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi as Atiku Abubakar’s VP candidate. The party cited his second-place finish in ADC’s presidential primaries and his public service record.
Dangote cuts petrol price by N75/litre: Dangote Refinery lowered the gantry price of PMS by N75. In a circular to marketers Monday, the refinery linked the cut to easing Middle East tensions that had driven energy prices up.
Bus driver dies after alleged NAF assault: 43-year-old commercial driver Joseph Okpe reportedly died after being beaten by Nigerian Air Force officers over a minor traffic clash. The incident happened May 9 on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway.
Police arrest 2 over fake alcohol in Anambra: Anambra Police arrested Ikechukwu Okeke, 42, and Okeke Chukwuemeka, 38, for allegedly making and distributing adulterated drinks. The Rapid Response Squad made the arrests early Monday based on intelligence.
Adeleke faults court over party deregistration: Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke described Monday’s court order deregistering five parties as “an abuse of court process” that violates an existing Court of Appeal ruling. His spokesperson Olawale Rasheed issued the statement in Osogbo.
