Gunmen launched a raid on a school in Northeast Nigeria while students were writing exams. Authorities say at least 37 students remain in captivity, and police add that over 30 people have disappeared. Officials refuse to name the armed group responsible for the attack.
In a separate event, 269 Nigerians returned home from South Africa before a protest deadline. At the same time, an IMF official highlighted that hidden government spending in Nigeria amounts to about 2% of GDP. These developments underscore that Nigeria confronts serious issues involving security and fiscal management.