Evening recap: Outrage greets mob killing of UNIJOS student, Appeal Court restores ADC, and other top stories

Nationwide outrage has erupted following the alleged mob killing of Ibrahim Mbaya, a 25-year-old student at the University of Jos. Mbaya reportedly died after an alleged attack over accusations of stealing an iPhone 12. Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the incident, and investigations are ongoing as calls for justice intensify.

In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has reversed a Federal High Court judgment that had ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. The appellate court ruled that the initial judgment was delivered without jurisdiction and that no valid suit supported the deregistration order, providing substantial legal relief to the opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections.

Beyond security and politics, Halima Dangote, daughter of billionaire Aliko Dangote, disclosed that her father plans to donate one-third of his wealth to charity as part of his succession strategy. This potential donation could amount to approximately $11.7 billion based on his current estimated net worth. Meanwhile, Nigerians are divided over calls to boycott a concert by South African singer Tyla in Lagos, with some linking the event to concerns over alleged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.