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

Nationwide outrage has continued to trail the alleged mob killing of 25-year-old University of Jos student Ibrahim Mbaya, as police arrest suspects and calls grow for justice.

Meanwhile, the Court of Appeal has overturned the judgment ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress and four other political parties, giving the opposition parties a major legal relief ahead of the 2027 elections.

Beyond politics and security, Aliko Dangote’s daughter revealed plans by the billionaire to donate one-third of his wealth to charity, while Nigerians remain divided over calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s Lagos concert amid renewed concerns over alleged xenophobic attacks.

Stay with us for full details of each story as the day unfolds.

1. Ibrahim Mbaya, five things to know about slain UniJos student

The death of 25-year-old Ibrahim Pilasar Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee”, has sparked nationwide outrage after he allegedly died following a mob attack over accusations of stealing an iPhone 12 in Jos, Plateau State. Police said three suspects have been arrested, while investigations continue into the incident.

Read here: https://punchng.com/photos-who-was-ibrahim-mbaya-five-things-to-know-about-slain-unijos-student/

2. How I escaped from DSS operatives sent to my house in 2021 — Sunday Igboho

Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has narrated how he escaped arrest during the 2021 raid on his Ibadan residence by operatives of the Department of State Services. Igboho claimed the operatives searched the house but failed to find him during the controversial operation.

Read here: https://punchng.com/how-i-escaped-from-dss-operatives-sent-to-my-house-in-2021-sunday-igboho/

3. Appeal Court reverses order deregistering ADC, four others

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified a Federal High Court judgment that ordered INEC to deregister the African Democratic Congress and four other political parties. The appellate court ruled that the earlier judgment was delivered without jurisdiction and held that there was no valid suit supporting the deregistration order.

Read here: https://punchng.com/appeal-court-reverses-order-deregistering-adc-four-others/

4. Dangote to donate one-third of wealth to charity, daughter reveals

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to dedicate one-third of his wealth to charity as part of his succession plan, his daughter Halima Dangote has revealed. The donation, based on his current estimated net worth, could amount to about $11.7bn.

Read here: https://punchng.com/dangote-to-donate-one-third-of-wealth-to-charity-daughter-reveals/

5. Nigerians divided over calls to boycott South Africa Tyla’s Lagos concert

Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions over calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s planned Lagos concert, with critics linking the event to concerns over alleged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. Supporters and opponents have continued to debate whether the concert should proceed.

Read here: https://punchng.com/nigerians-divided-over-calls-to-boycott-south-africa-tylas-lagos-concert/